Topic: Cat going to be PTS if home not found in 2 days (Read 9497 times)

Bazsmum · « **Reply #74 on:** August 15, 2007, 19:51:07 PM »

Phew what a relief

Millys Mum · « **Reply #73 on:** August 15, 2007, 17:09:19 PM »

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We used to take them but they won't let us have them now.

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So glad he's clear and has somewhere to go

Ela · « **Reply #72 on:** August 15, 2007, 16:11:59 PM »

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So what is the procedure then if a cat tests positive?

Our branch of CP have a FIV unit see it on out Gallery on www.chesterfieldcats.co.uk. I know a few other CP branches and certainly on shelter also have FIV facilities. Some branches just keep them in normal pens until a home can be found. Unfortunately I have no ideal what others do. I do know what the RSPCA do or at least ours but that is not for me to say. We used to take them but they won't let us have them now.

Yvonne · « **Reply #71 on:** August 15, 2007, 14:35:13 PM »

So what is the procedure then if a cat tests positive?

Quote from: Ela on August 15, 2007, 08:37:22 AM

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Why are the Blue Cross insisting on this test anyway?

The RSPCA (our local branch anyway) and Cats Protection cats that go to CP HQ shelters are all tested, also some CP branches have all cats tested as soon as they come in, albeit at the expense of the charity.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #70 on:** August 15, 2007, 14:21:33 PM »

Update:

The stray has had a blood test and he's clear

He will be going to the Blue Cross on Monday but they said if anyone in the meantime can offer him a home, that would be fab. She said he's absolutely gorgeous and really loveable

Tan · « **Reply #69 on:** August 15, 2007, 13:28:18 PM »

Do we know the Blue Cross's policy on any postive test results?

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #68 on:** August 15, 2007, 12:20:30 PM »

I have had a couple of offers of placements for this little man if it's not sorted.

Ron, a lady in Brighton has a 6 year old female and would be happy to take on another if you've got one that will get on with her. Let me know and I'll give you the details.

Ela · « **Reply #67 on:** August 15, 2007, 08:37:22 AM »

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Why are the Blue Cross insisting on this test anyway?

The RSPCA (our local branch anyway) and Cats Protection cats that go to CP HQ shelters are all tested, also some CP branches have all cats tested as soon as they come in, albeit at the expense of the charity.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #66 on:** August 15, 2007, 08:08:39 AM »

I am glad this little one will get a chance, just odd that Blue Cross expect the test to be done - do they not take in strays that will be untested? And lets face it, if they isolate cats when they first come in, it gives the results chance to come back with no risk to any of their other cats.

ronandcats · « **Reply #65 on:** August 15, 2007, 00:12:33 AM »

I wish the poor little cat had come to me, all this fuss, i would have sorted the poor little cat out, and he would have been in safe hands, I might be wrong but I dont trust vets anymore.

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #64 on:** August 14, 2007, 22:41:03 PM »

I just cannot believe the vets are charging such an expensive amount for FELV testing.. Really!!
I would be taking the poor mite to another vet, getting him tested (why indeed is it an issue) and then move him on...

These vets seem less then helpful i would say and the rescue organisation involved could do no worse then not use them....

Hopefully Blue Cross do take him but Bournemouth CP is paying over the odds to help out, good on them! But such funds are not easy to come by...

Yvonne · « **Reply #63 on:** August 14, 2007, 22:27:05 PM »

Why are the Blue Cross insisting on this test anyway?

My Cats have never been tested for this.

By the way does anybody want to come to the chat room?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #62 on:** August 14, 2007, 22:20:34 PM »

Woo Hoo ... fingers crossed the tests come back negative. What will happen if they are positive ... is there a back up plan.

Charlie_Bear · « **Reply #61 on:** August 14, 2007, 22:16:41 PM »

Good news. Bournemouth CP have spoken to the vets to confirm they will pay for the FIV/FeLV test. If all is good, the cat will be going to Blue Cross.

Jenny

Ela · « **Reply #60 on:** August 14, 2007, 21:36:37 PM »

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What about CP HQ at Haywards Heath, surely that would have some room and wouldnt necessarily need the FELV testing doing.. Anyone rang them...

They are as full as the rest of us.

Tan · « **Reply #59 on:** August 14, 2007, 21:18:55 PM »

Thanks Ron.

:Luv

Still heard nothing yet.

Dawn will PM you with Jenny's and the vet details
xxxxxx

ronandcats · « **Reply #58 on:** August 14, 2007, 20:59:31 PM »

whats going on if the little cat can get to Brighton i will pay for all his treatment i just wish i could help more

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #57 on:** August 14, 2007, 20:22:23 PM »

Ideally I could do with the vets name and number or a contact number for you Jenny.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #56 on:** August 14, 2007, 20:16:35 PM »

I've sent the details to go on the Top Cats needing home page, just put my email address on and if anyone contacts me, it can go straight on here.

blackcat · « **Reply #55 on:** August 14, 2007, 19:54:03 PM »

Quote from: Tan on August 14, 2007, 19:51:20 PM

Anyone know whats happening ?

Nope, had a PM about an hour ago asking which train station, to which I have replied. So unless CB is calling around to see who can do what to get the boy to the station, I have no idea what is happening. Dying to know as I would be terribly excited to have my very first cat rescue on the score card ...

Tan · « **Reply #54 on:** August 14, 2007, 19:51:20 PM »

Sorry hunnies been at clients

I def would pay the felv and fiv tests would very much hate to give any money to those

vets but will do if it saves this lad. The owner is truley awful. I changed my vet cause of what he did to my Ben and the practice on the whole didn't do for Rio when he was little. I have never been there for 3 years and won't go to that

practice again. I use a fantastic one further away.

Anyone know whats happening ?

blackcat · « **Reply #53 on:** August 14, 2007, 19:48:54 PM »

Hey Charlie-bear - are you still out there? Am waiting with bated breath to see if I can psych out my colleagues by subjecting them to a 1 hour 40 minute train trip with a feline chorus ...

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #52 on:** August 14, 2007, 19:46:19 PM »

Mandy is going to put him on the Top Cats needing home page on CC......could you let the vet know, hopefully they will give him a little longer, xxxx

blackcat · « **Reply #51 on:** August 14, 2007, 17:58:31 PM »

It may be a little late for the vet (though surely they would wait if they had a definite solution) but I am going to Isle of Wight on Friday and can take a cat cage with me if they can transport the cat to the railway station. I can keep in a spare room at my place if someone can get up to chatham to collect and take to Brighton. I have litter tray, bed and all such items and can keep separate from my babes in case of FIV issues. Let me know if I can help by PM. Can't let my namesake down.

Schmew · « **Reply #50 on:** August 14, 2007, 16:57:49 PM »

Have had a look on Blue Cross - doesn't mention any policy on FIV/FELV cats, only in health bits says that neutering can help to reduce the possibility of catching FIV ('an incurable disease')

Also have trawled through their 131 cats for rehoming on the site and none of them are positive

I hope somewhere can be found for the little man

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #49 on:** August 14, 2007, 16:36:54 PM »

Quote from: canterbury_cats on August 14, 2007, 15:25:40 PM

i hate to even mention this but what is Blue Crosses policy on FIV etc, if by some extreme bad luck this poor mite turns out positive? Sorry for even thinking this but just had to write it down...

Then we'll have to get somewhere else for him

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #48 on:** August 14, 2007, 16:33:07 PM »

What are the chances of the CP paying for the FeLV/FIV test?

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #47 on:** August 14, 2007, 16:23:26 PM »

What about CP HQ at Haywards Heath, surely that would have some room and wouldnt necessarily need the FELV testing doing.. Anyone rang them...

LesleyW · « **Reply #46 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:47:50 PM »

Another thing to consider and suggest is if the Vet Nurses club together to pay for it, - do they not get staff discount? The vet cannot be so callous as to not let them have it at staff rates.

Sabrina (Auferstehen) · « **Reply #45 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:27:40 PM »

Quote from: Lesley (Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue) on August 14, 2007, 15:19:00 PM

Tan, have you got enough in my cage fund to pay for this - I would rather it went to a needy cause like this, if nobody who's donated would mind.

Or if Tan will shift the money from that collection to pay for this until tomorrow when my OH get's paid.

LesleyW · « **Reply #44 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:27:27 PM »

It's a very important point.

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #43 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:25:40 PM »

i hate to even mention this but what is Blue Crosses policy on FIV etc, if by some extreme bad luck this poor mite turns out positive? Sorry for even thinking this but just had to write it down...

LesleyW · « **Reply #42 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:24:58 PM »

Jen, which Blue Cross is going to take him - is it the one in Southampton?

LesleyW · « **Reply #41 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:19:00 PM »

Tan, have you got enough in my cage fund to pay for this - I would rather it went to a needy cause like this, if nobody who's donated would mind.

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #40 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:18:39 PM »

Whats up with these vets!! Have they not heard of charity...!!! Thats a terrible price for FELV testing, its usually only 30 quid...

What about some compassion!

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #39 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:17:14 PM »

This was the same situation as poor Jesiri , no one to pay the bill. At least they could of sorted out his teeth... How can they expect a rescue to do that as well as take them on... The vets should be ashamed of themselves.... !!

Probably cost more to put him to sleep then treat him i say..

Charlie_Bear · « **Reply #38 on:** August 14, 2007, 15:17:06 PM »

Blue Cross have said they will take him but they want an FIV/Felv these done first, which they won't pay for. The vet won't do one for nothing and the cost is £52!!

LesleyW · « **Reply #37 on:** August 14, 2007, 14:58:24 PM »

Jenny, is it not worth asking the Vet Nurses if they have tried the RSPCA log number route.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #36 on:** August 14, 2007, 14:56:23 PM »

or if someone has a spare cage, there may be another solution in the offing

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #35 on:** August 14, 2007, 14:54:27 PM »

If transport can be sorted but it will have to be quick, I have a space in our local rescue that they are holding for me......if that will help, he can go there.

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