8/19 Elvis is a leukemia positive friendly little guy who
came to us from Animal Control in Tennessee. They
were trapping and fixing stray cats in a local
trailer park. Over 100 cats!! The friendly ones
they found homes for.
When Elvis test positive for leukemia the vet refused
to euthanize a healthy kitten thus saving his life.
He came to us with 2 other kitties. These are the
first ones their shelter has ever placed that were
positive for FELV.
He just arrived a few days ago. He is very friendly
and playful.
Elvis
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Everyday when I get up, I make a promise to the cats to try to always make my
decisions for their care in their best interests and to provide them with the best care
we can. It is a promise I take seriously. When the decision is made to euthanize a
cat it is never made lightly or without knowledge and a lot of thought and discussion
with the vet.
Yesterday I could see that Elvis was showing me signs that he was developing FIP.
Yesterday was a beautiful day, temps in the 70's and lots of sunshine. I made the
decision to not face the demon FIP until today. He did not appear to be in pain. He
would get to have 1 last good day. He spent his day being loved on, laying in the
sun. It was a good day.
We have been told there's cure out there for FIP. I spent yesterday looking for it. It
is not approved by the FDA, it has not been proven to be 100% cure. Some of it is
coming in from China with no control over purity. The real stuff is still in the study
stage. The cost would be over $10,000.
Little Elvis came to us 3 months ago from animal control and leukemia positive. He
arrived with Dot and Dash, all sick with upper respiratory infections. Dash has also
passed away. He had a few months of good health and quality of life, Played and
loved everyone. But sadly with kittens FIP is always a danger, especially if they are
Leukemia positive.
He went over the rainbow bridge quietly in my arms.
He will be missed. I am sorry
12/11/2019 RIP Elvis