Rufus - FIV positive needs home ASAP Update 2.8 #40

[phesina]

I just talked with Rhoda on the phone. She and her fellow workers there are all trying so hard to find him a home. They've been told he HAS to be out VERY SOON or they will have to put him down because they are OUT of room.

He has to go to a home with NO cats (unless FIV+). I said if it would save his life I'd bring him here and keep him in my bathroom away from my others, but she said the risk is too great.

I mentioned the above-linked newspaper article, and she and I both hope that will help him get a place.

She asked if I knew or could find out about ANYONE who had an extra room or didn't have any other cats who might take him. I gather that long-distance transport would not be a problem.

Do any of you think you might be able and willing to take him, or know of anyone else who might be able and willing? Please, please, PLEASE pass the word around!

Thanks so much!

[carole]

Any updates, so worried about this lil fella, i hope there is some good news.

[SinbadsMom]

Some good news -- a Lighthouse member has said she would be happy to adopt Rufus (she has dogs, but no cats, and plenty of room, and her grandson would also be happy to have Rufus living with them). She is on the west coast, so transportation would be more complicated. This isn't entirely settled yet -- because of the distance involved, this is more of a last resort, and I think the shelter may still keep looking for a home for Rufus that isn't so far away. But she has offered to take him, so he will definitely have a home.

[phesina]

Oh, what wonderful news! I am so happy to learn this!

[katladyd]

Oh, this is such good news. I have been worrying about poor Rufus since yesterday! I hope this good boy goes on to have a wonderful life being loved and spoiled!

[carole]

Huges sigh of relief here too, i am so happy to hear this good news, Rufus is indeed going to be one of the lucky ones.