I know of a woman in NJ who despite limited resources will help any animal that she sees in need of help. Despite her Great Heartedness people in her building have attacked her and actually sent her to the hospital a few times. The police have been of no help to her, in fact, they have enabled her abusers by treating her as if she is a demented, homeless person with no rights. This is a very intelligent woman, I believe more intelligent than the abusers who have gotten away with assaulting her.
Whenever this woman tries to defend herself, the law steps on her too and enables her abusers. The people who attack her sneer at her and have no fear of the law, why should they, the law will only act as if this woman "had it coming to her." This is the kind of treatment that bruises the soul and would cause anyone else to give up on what they believe in.
Lately, someone wrote a letter that is typical of exaggerated events to slander my friend. They claimed she throws food around on the streets to feed the animals. This is a woman who knows that Cleanliness is next to Godliness and would not do such a thing. This type of slander exposes the darkness of the soul that the woman writing it has and it is a bit scarey to see that my friend must defend herself from this type of person. To them the end justifies the means, they will say anything and do anything with a total lack of humanity in order to crucify this person who doesn't ignore the helpless animals.
My friend has done a lot of good for animals who are helpless and dying in the streets of NJ. I don't think she deserves this type of treatment. This is treatment that many people who feed and care for throwaway and TNR colonies endure. I pray that the light of wisdom and Love will eventually eradicate this problem. It is still a long haul before that happens, in the meantime we must do as my friend does: One animal at a time, one day at a time and extend that sense of humanity to the people around us as well.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tiger Left His Mark
Odd how I still expect Tiger to jump onto the sink when I turn on the water. He was mostly a dripping faucet kind of drinker. I miss him.
Tricks of the Trade: A Must Read Before you Adopt.
When adopting from rescue groups who use donated Spay/Neuter Certificates be sure you are not paying for it again in your adoption fee.
You might also want to read http//mysite.verizon.net/kittycatfosterpitfalls to see how I know all of this.
Tricks of the Trade include charging a crazy adoption fee because of Medical Costs; Spaying; Neutering; Vaccinations and anything else they can think of.
Be sure you see all of these items on Original (not copies that can be forged) of Medical Papers of the animals you're adopting.
These are usually "add ons" to boost the adoption fee. Also, Spay/Neuter is often done through the ASPCA van at no charge with the Rabies Vaccination thrown in Free. Some of these groups get spay/neuter certificates donated to them and still charge the spay/neuter fee. Do I hear an oink oink?
Also, if they seem eager to get CASH for the adoption, you know they're probably living off the cats. Kittens are a Cash Cow.
Kittens under 2 1/2 pounds should not be vaccinated at all. Testing kittens before 6 months of age can give false results and they need to be retested at 6 months of age.
Ask a vet not someone who sounds like they know everything and they'll tell you everything I just typed.
Some people also buy the vaccinations and give them to the cats and then charge you what a vet would charge. Be sure you get paperwork (original papers not xeroxed) that show these tests and vaccines were done in a Veterinarian's office. Some people are Just greedy and make a living off these animals.
Don't enable them. Any repetition was absolutely necessary!Okay, happy adopting or fostering.
Now it’s your turn to do the right thing with the pet(s) you’ve adopted! Best
You might also want to read http//mysite.verizon.net/kittycatfosterpitfalls to see how I know all of this.
Tricks of the Trade include charging a crazy adoption fee because of Medical Costs; Spaying; Neutering; Vaccinations and anything else they can think of.
Be sure you see all of these items on Original (not copies that can be forged) of Medical Papers of the animals you're adopting.
These are usually "add ons" to boost the adoption fee. Also, Spay/Neuter is often done through the ASPCA van at no charge with the Rabies Vaccination thrown in Free. Some of these groups get spay/neuter certificates donated to them and still charge the spay/neuter fee. Do I hear an oink oink?
Also, if they seem eager to get CASH for the adoption, you know they're probably living off the cats. Kittens are a Cash Cow.
Kittens under 2 1/2 pounds should not be vaccinated at all. Testing kittens before 6 months of age can give false results and they need to be retested at 6 months of age.
Ask a vet not someone who sounds like they know everything and they'll tell you everything I just typed.
Some people also buy the vaccinations and give them to the cats and then charge you what a vet would charge. Be sure you get paperwork (original papers not xeroxed) that show these tests and vaccines were done in a Veterinarian's office. Some people are Just greedy and make a living off these animals.
Don't enable them. Any repetition was absolutely necessary!Okay, happy adopting or fostering.
Now it’s your turn to do the right thing with the pet(s) you’ve adopted! Best
Healthy Kittens
If you are looking at a cat or kitten and its **sneezing, ** its time to check the nose. Is there mucous on the nose? This cat/kitten has an upper respiratory infection. A vet will recommend an antibiotic depending on what type of bacteria is causing the infection. Do not insist on giving antibiotics without a vet exam for practically everything - that is not the way to treat a cat.
Look at the **gums** too. If they are pale it means the cat is not getting enough oxygen or is anemic. If the gums are blue - this cat needs a vet ASAP because it is really low on oxygen and may have heart or other complications.
Look at the **ears**. Are they dirty? Does the cat shake its head a lot? See if the swabbed ear comes up with gritty, black stuff that looks like coffee grinds. That is ear mites. It is treated for 2 weeks with one product and for 30 days with mineral oil.
Does the cat have **diahhrea**? It is not always due to change in diet. Diahhrea can be caused by parasites and must be diagnosed by a veterinarian. Diahhrea that smells extremely awful can be attributed to Coccidia a parasite that can kill a kitten within days. Another extremely awful smelling diahhrea is caused by Giardia. The cat loses weight and has projectile diahhrea every time it eats.
Cats with Diahhrea usually are also somewhat **dehydrated** because of the fluids they keep losing with the diahhrea. The vet may want to give the cat subcutaneous fluids. Raw meat diets or rice are not the way to go with this dire situation. While you are doing this the cat is just getting worse.
Look at the **eyes** and see if they are clear without mucous.
Look at the **teeth** to see what condition they are in. A cat with dirty teeth that are not cleaned by a vet can develop mouth infections that cannot be cured but need regular care for the rest of its life. One trick of the trade is to get older cat's teeth cleaned and pass them off as younger than they are.
Be sure the cat has been checked for **fleas**. VERY important, after being treated for fleas they will usually get tapeworms because the fleas laid eggs before being killed and finally be sure to receive paperwork showing dates of deworming and vaccination.
Be sure to get all Original medical files on your newly adopted pet. Be aware that some of the above conditions can be easily treated by a vet.
If you adopt a cat and think it is healthy the vet visit never happens and the cat only suffers in silence until its health becomes seriously compromised.
What is Ringworm? If you are adopting a cat and it has lots of round, rough looking bald spots around the ears, eyes, neck and paws. Stop a minute. This could be due to a liver/kidney problem or it could be Ringworm. Ringworm can be treated. It is actually a fungus that attacks the cat’s hair and can spread over a good portion of the cat’s body. It is contagious to other cats and people can get it too. People can catch it from the cats. It can be treated with Athletes Food Cream or a lotion called Fungisan. I recently used an ointment of goldenseal and myrrh and the results were FAST. A vet can give the cat a pill and a skin ointment to help gets rid of the problem. Ringworm is itchy and looks like hives on a person. Always wash your hands after handling a kitten or cat with RingWorm.
A cat with Feline Leukemia or Feline Aids is not a healthy. Their immune system is being attacked by a virus and when the virus is active the cat needs a lot of vet care. These cats should be adopted as single if at all.
***Always*** Get Original Medical Records to take home with you of newly adopted animals. Verbal assurances that they’ll be mailed to you are not followed up. Some adopters expect you to take the animal to the vet after adopting what you expect to be a healthy animal
If you want to adopt a cat with any of the above conditions be sure the organization will clear up the condition through their own vet. Foster the cat until the condition clears up and then adopt.
Look at the **gums** too. If they are pale it means the cat is not getting enough oxygen or is anemic. If the gums are blue - this cat needs a vet ASAP because it is really low on oxygen and may have heart or other complications.
Look at the **ears**. Are they dirty? Does the cat shake its head a lot? See if the swabbed ear comes up with gritty, black stuff that looks like coffee grinds. That is ear mites. It is treated for 2 weeks with one product and for 30 days with mineral oil.
Does the cat have **diahhrea**? It is not always due to change in diet. Diahhrea can be caused by parasites and must be diagnosed by a veterinarian. Diahhrea that smells extremely awful can be attributed to Coccidia a parasite that can kill a kitten within days. Another extremely awful smelling diahhrea is caused by Giardia. The cat loses weight and has projectile diahhrea every time it eats.
Cats with Diahhrea usually are also somewhat **dehydrated** because of the fluids they keep losing with the diahhrea. The vet may want to give the cat subcutaneous fluids. Raw meat diets or rice are not the way to go with this dire situation. While you are doing this the cat is just getting worse.
Look at the **eyes** and see if they are clear without mucous.
Look at the **teeth** to see what condition they are in. A cat with dirty teeth that are not cleaned by a vet can develop mouth infections that cannot be cured but need regular care for the rest of its life. One trick of the trade is to get older cat's teeth cleaned and pass them off as younger than they are.
Be sure the cat has been checked for **fleas**. VERY important, after being treated for fleas they will usually get tapeworms because the fleas laid eggs before being killed and finally be sure to receive paperwork showing dates of deworming and vaccination.
Be sure to get all Original medical files on your newly adopted pet. Be aware that some of the above conditions can be easily treated by a vet.
If you adopt a cat and think it is healthy the vet visit never happens and the cat only suffers in silence until its health becomes seriously compromised.
What is Ringworm? If you are adopting a cat and it has lots of round, rough looking bald spots around the ears, eyes, neck and paws. Stop a minute. This could be due to a liver/kidney problem or it could be Ringworm. Ringworm can be treated. It is actually a fungus that attacks the cat’s hair and can spread over a good portion of the cat’s body. It is contagious to other cats and people can get it too. People can catch it from the cats. It can be treated with Athletes Food Cream or a lotion called Fungisan. I recently used an ointment of goldenseal and myrrh and the results were FAST. A vet can give the cat a pill and a skin ointment to help gets rid of the problem. Ringworm is itchy and looks like hives on a person. Always wash your hands after handling a kitten or cat with RingWorm.
A cat with Feline Leukemia or Feline Aids is not a healthy. Their immune system is being attacked by a virus and when the virus is active the cat needs a lot of vet care. These cats should be adopted as single if at all.
***Always*** Get Original Medical Records to take home with you of newly adopted animals. Verbal assurances that they’ll be mailed to you are not followed up. Some adopters expect you to take the animal to the vet after adopting what you expect to be a healthy animal
If you want to adopt a cat with any of the above conditions be sure the organization will clear up the condition through their own vet. Foster the cat until the condition clears up and then adopt.
Pet Adoptions: Tricks of the Trade
Not all rescuers are alike but some people are making a living out of selling kittens under the guise of rescue and adoption. They give really good hearted people a bad name. They sound as if they know what they are talking about but often they have been doing this for so long they believe it themselves.
They get many of the services for free and pass the cost to you as an adoption fee. I was an Adoption Representative for one such group and I saw the testing and vaccinations being done by an unqualified person, sometimes a moonlighting vet tech, this is not hearsay. Many times the volunteers are the ones who are really doing the work because they want to help the cats.
One way to discourage this practice is to look at the medical files that you should get when you adopt.
To discourage the practice of forging these files be sure you are getting an Original from the vet’s office. This will also guarantee that your newly adopted cat or kitten was seen by a veterinarian.
This is another way of knowing whether the Cash Payment they ask for is really going to pay for Medical Fees. What Medical Fees? Pay with a check or credit card.
In one van in Park Slope they get donated spay/neuter certificates and use the mobile van for free spay/neuter and rabies shots and then include this in their adoption fee as if they paid for it.
Don’t enable them. 501(c)3 non profits are supposed to be reporting this to the IRS not putting it into their pockets for rent, their own food or their own utilities. If the group is not a non profit guess where the money is going?
The following articles and forms should help you clear all the hurdles of adopting healthy kittens without being fleeced. They include forms with questions you need to ask and tricks of the trade used by the unscrupulous rescuers and more.
Read first, adopt later, and be sure you pass this information around. How do I know all of this? Read my story on http//mysite.verizon.net/vzeyfg4f/kittycatfosterpitfalls
They get many of the services for free and pass the cost to you as an adoption fee. I was an Adoption Representative for one such group and I saw the testing and vaccinations being done by an unqualified person, sometimes a moonlighting vet tech, this is not hearsay. Many times the volunteers are the ones who are really doing the work because they want to help the cats.
One way to discourage this practice is to look at the medical files that you should get when you adopt.
To discourage the practice of forging these files be sure you are getting an Original from the vet’s office. This will also guarantee that your newly adopted cat or kitten was seen by a veterinarian.
This is another way of knowing whether the Cash Payment they ask for is really going to pay for Medical Fees. What Medical Fees? Pay with a check or credit card.
In one van in Park Slope they get donated spay/neuter certificates and use the mobile van for free spay/neuter and rabies shots and then include this in their adoption fee as if they paid for it.
Don’t enable them. 501(c)3 non profits are supposed to be reporting this to the IRS not putting it into their pockets for rent, their own food or their own utilities. If the group is not a non profit guess where the money is going?
The following articles and forms should help you clear all the hurdles of adopting healthy kittens without being fleeced. They include forms with questions you need to ask and tricks of the trade used by the unscrupulous rescuers and more.
Read first, adopt later, and be sure you pass this information around. How do I know all of this? Read my story on http//mysite.verizon.net/vzeyfg4f/kittycatfosterpitfalls
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