I'm devastated....

[jenluckenbach]

I am so sorry. RIP 3 more angels.

[catnapper]

A VERY HAPPY update:
The kittens were NOT put to sleep. The vets agreed to foster them until they could be retested. I got an early Christmas present when I heard that!

[Emeraldgreen]

WOW! That is awesome news!!! I was just looking at their pictures yesterday and feeling so sad that they were gone. I will make a BIG prayer that their second round of testing has better results. I'm sure they might miss your cozy home where you brought them when you rescued them but wherever they are being fostered now, I'm sure is a better and warmer place than the cold snowy outdoors where they had previously been living. Good news!

[Medusa]

Now that is good news indeed!

[caseysmom]

I have a question for everyone, how is FLV passed from cat to cat? I am just wondering because there is a stray where my daughter does her sport that is really tempting me but I am afraid to expose potter to anything.

This kitty is the cutest blue cross eyed siamese and so affectionate. The owner of the business said well they usually just end up getting hit by a car - this when I told her the shelter in her county was where I volunteer and they will not euthanize unless the kitty is feral or sick.

Edit to add: great news!

[Catty1]

OH MY! Prayers that they outgrow it, develop immunity - anything!

PT Prayers for good results!

[jennielynn1970]

Oh, awesome news!!!! Those little faces just broke my heart! Will be hoping and praying that they will retest negative. And even if they don't, that someone with the vet office will love them enough to keep them!

[Catlady711]

I'm a bit late seeing this thread.

I'm sorry to hear the kittens tested positive for FELV, but glad to hear the vet is fostering them until retesting. Hopefully they retest negative but if not there are people who specifically take in FELV pos. cats and they may still get to have a home.

Not all cats with FELV or FIV get sick and die. Some live to be quite old with relatively few health problems. It's not very common but it does sometimes happen.

Are your cats current on their vaccinations for FELV? It can be transmitted by saliva and I'm concerned because you mentioned some hissing between the kittens and your cats. Probably a slim possibility but a concern. If they were my cats I'd have them tested in 2 months to make sure they did not pick up the virus. If they are negative (and I very much hope so) then have them vaccinated for FELV after the test. Even if they are already vaccinated I'd still have them tested just in case because no vaccine is 100%. You don't want to take chances with your furbabies.

I always worry when I bring a new cat in the house until the second test comes out negative and all vaccinations are up to date. I have a spare bedroom that new cats are strictly confined to and they don't get to meet the rest of my cats until they've tested negative or until they've gotten their second vaccinations.

I hope things turn out good for the kittens and your own cats. I think it's great the vet was soft hearted enough to volunteer to foster them rather than just PTS for a few bucks. Kudos to the vet.

[moosmom]

Kim,

I'm SOOOO glad the vet decided against PTS. They deserve a second chance. If you could place them all together in one home would be great. At least they'd be together.

(((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

[kimlovescats]

A VERY HAPPY update:
The kittens were NOT put to sleep. The vets agreed to foster them until they could be retested. I got an early Christmas present when I heard that!

OH MY GOSH!!!! I sure am glad I looked at this thread again!!! You need to update the thread title!!! HOW WONDERFUL!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, this is wonderful news!!! I sure hope that they'll all test negative when they have their second FELV test. I'll continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

[momcat]

I'm so happy and relieved that your vet is fostering these sweet babies! My prayers will continue for them to test negative and ultimately find their way to a loving, caring furever home!

You've done so much for these little ones and I'm sure they'll never forget how much you love them and that you gave them that all important second chance. Bless you!

[rkidsrcats]

What a wonderful turn of events! We read earlier about the first test and have been afraid to read the other posts.....the Tribe is breathing a collective sigh of relief and hope that kits outgrow this.

[rg_girlca]

Oh my gosh Kim, I had major LES when I read that these precious babies had to be PTS and then I came upon post #32. I'm glad that I decided to read on. Talk about mixed emotions.
I am so happy to hear that your vet decided to wait and I agree with Kimlovescats, you NEED to add on a "GOOD UPDATE" to your title.