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Cat Health & Behaviour => For FIV & FELV babes => Topic started by: Ela on May 17, 2007, 20:20:00 PM

Title: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Ela on May 17, 2007, 20:20:00 PM

It is so sad, today I have received 2 phone calls (well 2 about what I am to write, loads of others) asking if I can take in FIV cats 1 from Essex and 1 from somewhere near Swansea. With the best will in the world we cannot take them in from all parts of the country, although in the past we have taken a couple from Wigan and one or two from Sheffield. we only have space for up to 6 at a time. I have been able to give them advice and if they really cannot get help I have asked them to get back to me.

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on May 17, 2007, 22:14:44 PM

What were the storied behind these 2 cats Ela ?

And what will happen to them now ?

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Ela on May 18, 2007, 08:17:29 AM

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What were the storied behind these 2 cats Ela ?

They were 2 strays. The one is Essex had been fed in a garden for a while along with a female who  became pregnant. The finder had her spayed and tested (neg) The male was then taken to be neutered as the vet suggested as he was a stray he be tested, sadly he proved FIV+. ( I suppose in reality in a few months time the female could test FIV+ if he were the father of the kittens). They already had 3 cats but have  decided to keep the female and the male is currently living in the summer house.

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And what will happen to them now ?

The lady who had the FIV cat near Swansea knows of a FIV rescue in Somerset so she is ringing them (so I don't know really why she contacted me who lives so much further away. I have given the man in Essex the name of a CP shelter in Kent that takes in FIV cats.

As previously advised if all else fails I asked that they get back to me. Although we only have the capacity to take in 6 at a time.

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Millys Mum on May 18, 2007, 19:59:33 PM

I think Ventura Farm take in fiv cats, they are in norfolk i think so may be able to help your essex man.

I cant find the website for the life of me  :doh:  :doh:

But can get the number from work if you need it.

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Ela on May 19, 2007, 09:00:41 AM

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But can get the number from work if you need it.

That would be lovely thank you. I don't know how people find out my number, but if I can pass on the advice supplied by purrs members that is a bonus.

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Millys Mum on May 19, 2007, 17:06:41 PM

Well i forgot today  :doh: but its now written on the hand so i dont forget  ;D

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Ela on May 19, 2007, 17:49:23 PM

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but its now written on the hand so i dont forget

Please remember not to wash your hands.  ;D

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Millys Mum on May 19, 2007, 17:59:21 PM

I normally end up trying to decipher faded ink, im worse with paper notes tho.
The theory is the hand messages get typed into my brain phone...

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Millys Mum on May 20, 2007, 16:52:23 PM

Its venture farm not ventura so thats why i couldnt find the site  :doh:

http://www.venturefarm.co.uk/ (http://www.venturefarm.co.uk/)

Title: Re: FIV CATS (what a surprise in this section))
Post by: Ela on May 20, 2007, 20:34:07 PM

Thank you