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| 2953.1 | | CRUISE::NDC | Nancy Diettrich-Cunniff-I wanted it all | Wed Oct 18 1989 09:04 | 10 |
| Last Month's CATS (I think) had an article about a woman who
took her cats to Hawaii and her experiences with quarantine.
The bottom line of the story was: Its not that bad. Well worth
the effort. The story also gives you alot of info on what to
expect. If you'd like I"ll find that article and xerox it for
you. Might be worth reading before making a final decision
about the cat. It really sounded alot less traumatic for the
cat than I would have expected.
Nancy DC
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| 2953.2 | Thanks, Nance, I knew I saw that somewhere!!! | PENPAL::TRACHMAN | ExoticSH=Persian in Underwear | Wed Oct 18 1989 14:18 | 4 |
| Ah, Nancy, I was wondering where I had ready that!!!!! Thanks, yes,
it was a very good article. lots of pros and cons of doing it.
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| 2953.3 | Get more information before deciding to quarantine | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Fri Oct 20 1989 13:46 | 15 |
| Nancy,
I have personal experience with the Hawaii quarantine station.
I totally disagree with the article that was printed in Cats magazine!
The quarantine station is not safe, the death rate of animals that
are quarantined is very high, and the methods of disinfecting and
cleaning are totally inadequate.
Sheri Moreau, a close friend, fellow breeder of Birmans, and my
mentor, is a chairwoman for the organization Citizens for Better
Quarantine. She is working extensively with the government to correct
the problems that the Hawaii quarantine has. If anyone would like
more information, I will be happy to put you in touch with Sheri.
Jo
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| 2953.4 | | CRUISE::NDC | Nancy Diettrich-Cunniff-I wanted it all | Fri Oct 20 1989 15:21 | 3 |
| re: .3 Now that's a shocker, Jo! How can CATS run such an article
in good conscience! Thanks for correcting my information.
Nancy
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| 2953.5 | More information | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Fri Oct 20 1989 16:23 | 38 |
| Cats magazine probably has never been to the quarantine station.
They can't be faulted for printing the article. I am sure that
there are many people who have put their cats through quarantine
and are satisfied. When reading the article, I got the feeling
that the woman who wrote it was not the type of cat owner that we
in Feline are. She did love her cats very much, but she seemed
to not be as aware of health considerations, etc.
One of the main problems that I have with the quarantine station
is the type of cleaning they do. They do not use a standard feline
disinfectant like we do. They use water. The kennels are chain
link and are right up against each other. When they clean, they
just start hosing from one cage to another. Since they use water,
any organisms, bacteria, etc, is washed from one cage to the next.
Also, the cats are expected to get themselves out of the way before
the water reaches them. The stress for the cats is very great.
Also, Hawaii has high winds, especially in the area of the quarantine
station. The red clay type dirt is blown all around, and in the
station. Many dogs and cats suffer eye problems because of this.
Another problem, they do not isolate Felv positive cats from Felv
negative cats. Since the cages are close, the cats can make contact
with each other. And, with the lack of disinfectant, it is possible
that the virus can be transmitted between cages. Most vets will
agree that the virus can live in a moist environment.
These bits of information were given to me by Sheri, who asked me
to adopt her cats rather than have her take them with her. She
spends many hours at the station every week, passing out information
to the people who visit, and getting signatures on a petition to
change the quarantine laws in Hawaii.
The quarantine station in Hawaii is run by the government, and has
no competitors. I think that if the quarantine was run by private
industry, the conditions would be better. The quarantine kennels
in the UK are run by private industry, I believe.
Jo
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| 2953.6 | | UKCSSE::LMCDONALD | | Mon Oct 23 1989 09:51 | 33 |
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> The quarantine kennels
> in the UK are run by private industry, I believe.
This is correct. Although some quarantine kennels are better than
others, they must all meet certain basic standards before being allowed
a licence as a quarantine kennel. They are extremely fussy about
cleanliness and always remind you (well they did us) not to pet the
other cats thru the wire (this is VERY tempting). The kennels must be
paw proof which means that it has to be impossible for one cat to touch
another. You aren't even allowed to pick up the cat at the airport.
The kennel must receive the animal and transport it to the quarantine area.
There are no rabies in Britain and animals are not vaccinated for it
(except the ones who go through quarantine) so one loose animal with
rabies could do a lot of damage.
When our cat was in the kennel he gradually became more unhappy. There
is no run large enough for him to have had the space he had been used
to. I think he would have done better if he had had a friend. At the
time he was an only-cat. When he finally came out, he was his old self
in about a month. (He's siamese and it took a while before I was
forgiven!)
If you are only planning to stay in the UK for 18 months, I don't
reckon the trauma, not to mention the expense (about $600) is worth
it. If it were me, I think I would try to find a foster home with
someone. That way, you save the cat two very long airplane rides,
the anxiety of quarantine and $600! Then you have your cat back when
the temporary relocation is over.
LaDonna
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| 2953.7 | Time is closing in on Shadow | MEMV03::MANDALINCI | | Wed Nov 01 1989 10:36 | 4 |
| Well, folks Shadow is still available. We're really getting nervous
that he's going to do a 2 week vacation at the SPCA before he's
sent to the great litter box in the sky. He'll make a great pet
for someone for Christmas!!!!!
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| 2953.8 | | CRUISE::NDC | DTN: 297-2313 | Wed Nov 01 1989 15:14 | 16 |
| Please try some no kill shelters before you take him to the SPCA.
If they can't place him they'll put him to sleep. A no-kill shelter
will keep them until they find a home for him. The trick with them
is finding the room in one.
Try JUST CATS in Mansfield, Ma
KITTY ANGELS in Tyngsboro
FRAMINGHAM HUMANE
BOSLER HUMANE in Barre Ma
I suggest you steer clear of Sterling Animal shelter - I have been
warned off that place.
Good luck.
Nancy DC
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| 2953.9 | | CRUISE::NDC | DTN: 297-2313 | Wed Nov 01 1989 15:14 | 1 |
| Oh - and ADOPT-A-CAT in Concord Mass
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| 2953.10 | | CRUISE::NDC | DTN: 297-2313 | Wed Nov 01 1989 15:15 | 1 |
| AND.... THE GREATER DERRY HUMANE SOCIETY in Derry NH
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| 2953.11 | No SPCA for Shadow | MEMV03::MANDALINCI | | Thu Nov 02 1989 11:29 | 3 |
| Thanks for the tips on the shelters. Shadow will not go
to the SPCA!!!!
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