The purebred comment was more... well. I mentioned this in a few other comments, but because I'm suspecting both kitties were FeLV carriers from birth, I think the people we got the girls from weren't very responsible cat owners. The mama cat was preggers again by the time the girls were ready to go home (they actually let us take them home BEFORE they should have, and both kitties displayed weaning problems early on -- they sucked on wool, and destroyed more than one blanket/sweater/sock).
So, basically, I will do all I can to get a kitty from a healthy litter. Considering there are thousands of cats euthanized every year, I would more than likely go to the pound for one. And have it tested for FeLV at a point when something can be DONE about it.
Things have been very tight with the vet bills, and my mother's concern comes from the fact that... well. Basically she said this after I told her how much Monday's vet visit cost, and that I needed to borrow money so I wouldn't bounce the check I wrote. It was sobering. I mean, we've spent about $500 since August, and I don't have any idea how much a transfusion and a marrow test will run. Yes, it is biting into the wallet, and I do appreciate the offer -- *hugs you, hard, and you're making me cry dammit* -- I'm not sure I could accept it. There are other people who are having a much worse time of things than we are right now. I'm trying to find gainful employment (had a very good interview yesterday with Sylvan Learning Center yesterday), which should help offset the worst of the expense.
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Date: 2006-10-25 12:21 pm (UTC)So, basically, I will do all I can to get a kitty from a healthy litter. Considering there are thousands of cats euthanized every year, I would more than likely go to the pound for one. And have it tested for FeLV at a point when something can be DONE about it.
Things have been very tight with the vet bills, and my mother's concern comes from the fact that... well. Basically she said this after I told her how much Monday's vet visit cost, and that I needed to borrow money so I wouldn't bounce the check I wrote. It was sobering. I mean, we've spent about $500 since August, and I don't have any idea how much a transfusion and a marrow test will run. Yes, it is biting into the wallet, and I do appreciate the offer -- *hugs you, hard, and you're making me cry dammit* -- I'm not sure I could accept it. There are other people who are having a much worse time of things than we are right now. I'm trying to find gainful employment (had a very good interview yesterday with Sylvan Learning Center yesterday), which should help offset the worst of the expense.