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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

2435.0. "Two very special cats up for adoption" by CADSE::KARP () Fri May 05 1989 13:52

    
    I am in the very unhappy position of having to find good home(s) for
    my two cats. I am getting married in July and my fiance is deathly
    allergic to the poor kittens. Both cats are nuetered females,
    strictly indoor cats and have had their front claws removed.
    
    HAVI is a 12 year old white DSH with gray tabby markings. I have
    had her since she was 8 weeks old. She is a well mannered cat
    but tends to be most friendly to her chosen special person. HAVI's
    affection is all the more special for that reason. I am very worried 
    about finded a good home for HAVI. As an older cat most people do not
    want to adopt her and I do not even want to think about the
    alternative.
    
    TOVI is a VERY affectionite and playful 4 year old. She is a 
    grey tabby. TOVI has a wonderfull personality, and is shear delight
    and a joy. She loves climbing on my shoulders when my hair is
    wet and nibbling at my hair. 
    
    I'd love to give them both to the same good home, but will split them
    up if need be. I hate to have to give them. My fiance has made a valiant 
    effort, but her allergies are just too much. Please respond here, to 
    CADSE::KARP, or DTN 287-3337. If you can provide a good loving home
    for one or both cats please let me know.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2435.1	Have you really tried everything?	SALEM::DEFRANCO_J		`Fri May 05 1989 15:49`	28
	Oh what a sad note. Just the thought of giving up a 12 year old friend is devestating. I'm not sure where, but somewhere in this notes file are some great suggestions for learning how to live with allergies and cats. I'll go over what I remember, but I'm sure some of the other noters can add to it! 1. Don't touch your eyes after touching the cat. Wash hands first! 2. Don't let the cats sleep with you. 3. Wash the cats! It helps! 4. There are some great antihistamines on the market today. Through a doctor your fiance can get Seldane which clears the head and nose but doesn't cause drowsiness. It really does work. 5. Allergy shots! Didn't do much for me, but some people swear by them. 6. And last but not least. I have found that I too am allergic to cats but have developed a tolerance for my own 3 cats. It takes about 6 months for my system to adjust to a new arrival. Maybe you can convince your fiance to give it one more try, if not I can't take your cats but hopefully you will have luck through this conference in finding them a good home. Jeanne (Cali, Sam and Sweetie)
2435.2	give it a give	FRAGLE::PELUSO		`Mon May 08 1989 08:14`	6
	I have to agree to .1, I too am allergic to cats. I have seen a Dr. and he perscribed Seldane (which works great! No more allergy headaches!) and for my eyes, Baush & Lomb Muro's Opto-con A (SP?) eye drops (real soothing) and a steriod eye ointment for when it gets real bad. So far, I don't have a problem w/ my kitty, but it's with others....
2435.3	Allergy medications have not helped - unfortunastely	CADSE::KARP		`Mon May 08 1989 11:24`	16
	Thank you very much for the suggestions. Unfortunately we have tried living with them but it hurts me to see Donna unable to breathe and having to go outside for fresh air. We have a years supply of Seldane and I've even tried a clothes pin.... It looks as if my choices are the cats or Donna (its a tough choice) but the cats really do need new homes - Donna is harder to place... Seriously if anyone out there knows of a home or homes for my cats I'm getting desperate. All to soon my only option will be an animal shelter and I don't even want to think about what happens then. They really are very nice cats and will provide lots of love, enjoyment, and affection. Mike.
2435.4	just an idea	MYVAX::LUBY	DTN 287-3204	`Mon May 08 1989 11:53`	8
	Re: .0 Regarding your older cat... if it goes to the shelter it will be definately put to sleep. To help place the cat, you might want to offer to pay its vet bills for anything besides routine things. Karen
2435.5	Will definitily help with vet bills....	CADSE::KARP		`Mon May 08 1989 15:02`	7
	Thats a very good idea. It is definitely important enough to me to find Havi a good home that I'll help with vet bills for things beyond routine care. Besides after knowing Havi for all 12 years of her life, the extra contact, and secure knoweledge of her good care, means alot to me. Thanks for the idea. Mike.
2435.6	I NEED help desperately.	CADSE::KARP		`Wed May 24 1989 16:46`	27
	I am getting much to close the point of having to give my older cat to a shelter. The 'no kill' shelters will not take a 12 year old cat. This time of year is bad because of the number of kittens on the market. I've gotten lots of replies about various alergy control mechanisms including injections, cat free bedroom, etc. These are all very good sugesstions that we have investigated. Unfortunately due to the alergies and a pool accident a few years ago Donna's air passages are such that any presence of dander in the air is very very difficult. Keeping the cats away, not handling them, just is not enough. Shots will also be of limitted effectiveness in this case. Whether we like it or not, and Donna is as upset about it as I am, the cats just cannot stay. My problem is I can find no-one willing to take to older cat the cat placement services I've talked to, and the no kill shelters all say there is no way I'll find a home for the 12 year old. PLEASE PLEASE if anyone out there has a spot for a beautiful cat, she is fun loving, and affectionite in a very special way since she is loving only to those she trusts. PLEASE let me know. I am desperate and after 12 years with this special individual I just cannot bear bringing her to a 'shelter' cause I know what will happen. If you'd like to meet Have send me mail or call me at home (617) 277 4430. Thanks.