Frustration

[heidiv]

I'm sure that others will have many good suggestions for you. When I was rescuing, I did everything out of pocket. My vet had retired and there wasn't another vet that would give me a price break on anything. I asked everywhere. It's tough financially but, if it's going to continue to strain and drain your finances, consider stopping rescue for a while til things even out for you. That's what I had to do. Once we take them in, it's our responsibility to see to it that they get the best start in life and that includes vaccines, etc. Good luck and bless you for the good work that you've done.

Thanks I am not giving up if it means paying I am going to pay my husband is backing me 100% he feels the same about animals as I do so that is a really good thing. My mother has a vet that she sees often and she said he is more reasonable on things so I may give him a call. I just HAVE to make sure that my cats are safe....That is my main concern right now. They are all I have as far as children go so they are far most my biggest concern for right now. I want to make sure that they don't spread anything to them. So I have to do this right ya know. I have to admit I might be a foster failure I am falling more and more in love with one of the orangies....She is such a honey bun!!! Its bad that would make 5

[Catlady711]

I have to admit I might be a foster failure I am falling more and more in love with one of the orangies....She is such a honey bun!!! Its bad that would make 5

I think it's great what you are doing for those kitties. A word of caution though.

$150 is an avg price (at least here) for all those tests/vaccines (assuming it's per cat, if all 3 combined then that's a great price). If that is a major strain on the finances you might want to rethink 'fostering' them if you already think you might fail fostering 101. If perchance one or more of them should have an illness requiring tests, special food, medicine etc then that $150 would look like a drop in the bucket in comparison.

Rescuing/fostering is great, but when your finances are strained to the point that it causes you not to be able to pay your bills, causes fights with the spouse, or makes you second guess taking your critter to the vet because of cost, then it's time to rethink how many pets you can really care for, whether permenant or temporary.

Just something to think about.

[heidiv]

Rescuing/fostering is great, but when your finances are strained to the point that it causes you not to be able to pay your bills, causes fights with the spouse, or makes you second guess taking your critter to the vet because of cost, then it's time to rethink how many pets you can really care for, whether permenant or temporary.

Just something to think about.

Again its not that my finances are strained...... I really didn't realize that it was goin to be as much of a investment as it is. I wouldn't take this back in a heartbeat they have been more than rewarding in the love they give its worth every penny that has been invested. I was just wondering if there was vaccine clinics or something down that line that I could save or other options that anyone could have I was completely shocked when it came to the huge amount of money that it would be up front. I completely understand that if someone were to get ill the amount of money it would cost to get them better... I just invested a ton of money in getting our little Chloe's eye diagnosed at the University of Minnesota so I understand by all means what it costs to get your animal healthy when they are ill. I have has 2 cats that I have invested that kind of money into, one which I had to make a huge investment in and ultimately have to make the horrible decision to have her PTS due to the fact that she had a stroke. So I know the amount of time and money goes into animals. The only other option I had was to allow this women to just take these 8 week old babies and drop them off at a farm where they would have had to fend for themselves. Being an animal person or Cat person I couldn't handle the thought of it. So if it means overtime at my job I will go the extra mile. I just look at if I could avoid it by finding a little better money saving away of getting their first shots etc. then yes, I would rather go that route. That way I can spend more time socializing the kittens and loving my own... I would rather... Its a ton more rewarding spending time with the animals then sitting at work.... This isn't the first time I have fostered.....Its the first time I have fostered without the backing of a humane society. I just did it for the safety of the animals... It was sort of a decision I made to save the kittens from an uncertain future.

[jazzcat]

When we found the kittens in the back yard (4 total of which I kept 2) I was lucky that my vet offered me a multipet discount of 10% which they still apply to all my other cats. That discount helped with the vaccinations and deworming. They also worked out a deal with me to spay the momma for $50 which is more than 50% off the regular price. Another thing I did was only have one of the kittens tested. Since they hadn't been exposed to other cats I thought it would be okay to do that. The one kitten was negative so I left it at that and all has been okay and it's now two years later.

I didn't charge the lady who took the other two kittens an adoption fee but it was because my husband worked with her and knew she was a huge cat lover and had other spoiled cats at home. If I had advertised and had a stranger adopting them I would have charged them an adoption fee to make sure they were serious and to help recoup my costs.

[heidiv]

Well the vet that is 2 blocks from my home was able to get them in and was by far much more reasonable as for the cost.... And they were able to get us in on Monday so we will making our first vet visit on Monday evening wish us all luck.... Thank goodness its only a block away. Then we have to wait and wonder how they are going to do after vaccine I know Chloe ran a pretty decent fever after her shots so thank goodness I will be home with them if anyone spikes a nasty fever..... We are on the road to adoption sooner or later we will find these little hunny buns a home.....Thanks for all the help.....Excellent ideas as far as the adoption price its really best to do it that way get rid of the ugly uncaring people who just want them as kittens.....

[Catlady711]

I hope I didn't offend you, it was not my intention. I was just trying to offer a bit of advice, granted unsolicited though.

I'm glad you found a place close to home with better prices.

I'm still curious though, was the $150 for just one cat or all 3 combined?

[heidiv]

Well going to the place real close to my house was 112.00 without meds for the 3 I couldn't believe it!! I was amazed I knew if I shopped around a little and did some research it would be well worth the effort although this is only the first shot they get when they are 10weeks old a fecal test and 1 feline Luek. test. They have been isolated from my felines since they moved in so we should all be good here. You didn't offend me I know you were just lending some helpful advice.....I know we all are looking out for each others well being.... I have just been through so much with our little Chloes in resent months I am so happy that is all behind us. I thought her eye was going to be something much greater than I was willing to deal with I am so happy she is responding to the new meds and her eye is almost normal..... Her personality has changed in a good way also so I just hope introducing the little ones won't stress her out again.....Wish us luck!!