Dilemma - opinions sought. *PICS ADDED*

[Ginger's Mom]

Just curious, why are they asking you to take this particular cat? I am sure they have many cats that come through their doors, . Did they indicate why they did a special outreach for this cat? Or do they often call you to take cats that they feel won't be adopted in a shelter setting?

[jenluckenbach]

Just curious, why are they asking you to take this particular cat? I am sure they have many cats that come through their doors, . Did they indicate why they did a special outreach for this cat? Or do they often call you to take cats that they feel won't be adopted in a shelter setting?

I can't say for certain, but I do know that they contact us because one of our members does BREED rescue. They sent us a Maine Coon recently. Also, as is common in these types of shelters, they PTS anything that is sick (we are taking a white baby because it has an URI). Could be that they can't work with this cat because of the health problems.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Bad teeth can cause all sorts of problems. I'd definitely get the dental work done to be sure he isn't in pain. Keep him comfortable and then try to make him adoptable.

I totally agree. Please continue to keep us updated.

[Catty1]

Posting some PA rescue links that might help (still searching for breed-specific). I don't know what county you or OBO are in, but maybe someone has connections there.

I've also read that many breed-specific rescues are also breeders, so found a couple that might rescue, or know someone who does.


http://catangel.org/

http://www.kittycottage.org/aboutus.html WE ARE MOVING! We will be closed starting January 21 to complete our move. Please check the web site for updates on when we will reopen. Our new address is 317 W. Johnson Highway in East Norriton, 19401. The phone # will be the same. We hope all of you can come visit us real soon.

http://paw.00freehost.com/contactus.html NY Cats Cattery breeds beautiful Persian and Himalayan kittens with CFA Champion bloodlines in Brooklyn New York and Stroudsburg Pennsylvania.

http://www.artemiscats.com/contact.htm

http://www.byhishands.com/

This is a link to a page of PA breeders...you or other folks at OBO might recognize some of them as being nearby, so I'll let you look at the rest of them

http://www.kittysites.com/breeder_pa.shtml

[jenluckenbach]

DRUM ROLL PLEASE...............


BraveHeart (as I named him) will becoming a One by One cat this Monday. He, and a white 15 week old male kitten I named Kimba will be delivered to me sometime Monday in time for me to try to get BraveHeart to the vet for his first exam. I want the vet to listen to his heart, draw blood for a work up and check his mouth.


BraveHeart is a Blue (or Lilac) point Himalayan. A large, fluffy cloud of fur. (as reported by our 1by1 representative who saw him. ) He is described as sweet, sweet, sweet!

I am very excited! I just know we will be able to help him find a forever home once he is on the road to good health.

ANYONE who wishes to donate to his impending vet costs should visit our site (www.1by1.petfinder.org) and use the paypal button and label FOR BRAVEHEART. Or send checks to One by One @ PO Box 226 Kutztown, PA 19530.

[phesina]

Oh, that's wonderful news, Jen! God bless you and everyone at One By One, and best wishes to Braveheart and Kimba.

Thank you!

[Laura's Babies]

Should we put his name on the check so they will know who it is for?

[phesina]

Jen, I just made a donation, but PayPal didn't give me a place to put that it is FOR BRAVEHEART, so would you please add that to the form you get there and/or let whoever needs to know about it know?

Best wishes to him and little Kimba too, and all you good purrrsons of whatever species at OneByOne.

Pat

[Freedom]

Wonderful news, for Braveheart! Here's best wishes for a positive report from the vet!

And Kimba, a 15 week old should be easy to place.

[jenluckenbach]

Should we put his name on the check so they will know who it is for?

You could put a note in the envelope, or his name in the memo section.

Thank you (and Pat) for your kind donations.

[Laura's Babies]

Will he be spending his whole first day (Monday) at the vets or will you get your hands on him long enough to post pictures of him? Sorry to press you but I already have a special feeling for him and I leave first thing Wednedsay morning for work and would love to have a picture of him to take with me to remind me to pray for him every day! (and to talk to him, sending him good vibes and whisper sweet nothing in his ear)

[jenluckenbach]

I am sure that one way or other I can get a picture of him posted some time tomorrow.

[IRescue452]

Great news! Any older or special needs animal can be adopted. Often quite easily with the right sob story. Hiding them away in a permanent foster until they die of old age without giving them a chance at adoption is pretty sad. Sorry, but I'd rather see the animal euthanized than being taken only to be put aside without getting a chance. You can definately find the right match for this cat.

[Sparklecoon]

If I were closer and wasn't starting a stressful home addition in a few months I would jump at a chance to adopt braveheart. I Love Persians. My two girls have been a joy to share my home with. They're definately not for everyone.

Chloe came to me with ringworm, a uri, conjunctivitis (pinkeye) in both, as well as sebborhea (known as cradle cap in infants.). Both have breathing issues and one needs to be shaved on a regular basis.

I'm sure you'll find a great home for him.

[shepgirl]

I would get him out of the high kill shelter right now. Then I would get the dental work done. I have a feeling the teeth might be the cause of the heart problem and once the teeth are fixed he should have many more good years.