Posted on 07/30/2004 9:20:26 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows
Some of you know the story of Zia, my new kitten. Well, Wednesday night I found myself in custody of another kitten - poor thing just strolled up to me in my carport, mewing piteously. I took it to the vet, and it turns out the poor critter has good reason to mew - it has feline leukemia and a nasty upper respiratory infection.
This kitty is in trouble - I can't take her becase Zia would be in danger of infection, and no normal shelter would take her for the same reason. I have a call in to Waccamaw Animal Rescue Mission (the local no-kill animal shelter), but haven't heard from them so far. I'm currently boarding her at the vet. If I can't find a home for her by Monday, she'll be euthanized.
The respiratory infection is curable, and she could potentially live a long life. The problem is that she could not be in a house with other cats because of the feline leukemia, and in about seven years she'll probably start to develop other health problems. (So says the vet, I'm no expert.) I also expect she'd have to be an indoor cat because of the leukemia.
The kitten is female, about 6-8 weeks old (possibly a littermate of Zia's), brindled tan coat, and has no fear of dogs. I'll happily drive her to anywhere within a few hours of the Myrtle Beach area, but I doubt an air cargo company would take her without a clean bill of health (and she does have fleas). Sorry, no pics - maybe later.
I know this is a long shot. If anyone is interested in taking her, please post or freepmail.
Blessings on this kitten.
Thank you.
Bumping the thread. That little darling really needs a home.
Carolyn
Many airlines have a pet embargo during the hot summer months. Best to check with the individual airline you plan to use to transport Aimee.
Sorry, Zia. Not Aimee.
Maybe you could have a chain of Freepers transport her. Maybe you could drive 50 or so miles west and hand her off to a Freeper in that area who could drive west and hand her off to another Freeper, etc.
No, it's Aimee.
That is a great idea! Thanks!
I'd volunteer, but I'm in Louisiana. Who knows, maybe someone will fall in love with the kitty and take her home.
Sorry again. (I've seen the name Aimee on the ping list so many times it kinda burned into my brain).
No problem.
Before your kind words go to my head, I'll mention that I've found a group in Utah that's willing to take her. I now need to get her there from Myrtle Beach, SC. I'm not sure if an airline of air cargo company wil take her due to the FeLV. Any advice would be appreciated.
Ping to #115. I recall that you recently got a adopted dog cross-country to a new home. Would you have any advice on how to do this for my FeLV+ kitty, please?
Whoops! Meant ping to #105.
The shelter in Kanab, Utah? I have a willing driver that can get her from Phoenix to Kanab if needed.
Let me know.
Yes, and thanks!
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