Originally posted by purrley:
<STRONG>I don't know if anyone feels the same way but I get really sick of vets and their big bucks attitude - I finally changed vets because my vet couldn't see anything but dollar signs. My money has probably sent him on a dozen Caribbean Cruises and I finally got sick of it and I'm now in the process of trying to find a down to earth, compasionate individual who's main interest is in the animals and not in deepening his pockets. I know they're out there. It was to the point that my vet tried to make me feel guilty if I didn't want certain tests because they're too expensive. My faith in this veterinarian really went out the door when he pulled all of my cats teeth out without my permission and socked me with a $300.00 bill!! It's not that I don't believe they should be paid - but geeeze their fees in most cases are very unreasonable. People would take better care of their animals if vet care would be just a little more or a lot more economical!!!</STRONG>
Purrley, I wish you lived near me, because I'd be pushing you in the door at our vets' office. We love our vets! With four dogs, we need a vet's office that is supportive and available. Not only are the (4) vets themselves very knowledgable and easy to talk to, but the office staff is superb! I have called many times, even at odd hours, and have always been given solid advice and treated with respect. I feel like I can ask as many questions as I need to in order to feel comfortable. Purrley, I hope that you can find a great vets' office to go to!

Crow - I agree with some of the others here - that kitty needs to go to a shelter, where it can receive proper medical attention, and go into a loving home. It sounds like King may be almost ready to live with a cat, but like he still has a way to go before he can be completely trusted; do you want to take that risk at this point?
i think even though it would break my heart, i do want to get her to a rescue group if g.ma will let me.
Is your s.o.'s grandma feeding, housing, or otherwise taking care of this kitty? (It doesn't even let her near it, does it?) If not, why should she have any say in whether or not it goes to a shelter?