SweetPea's First Vet Visit....

I've had quite a few people emailing me about an update on SweetPea.  So here it is....

Last week I took SweetPea for her first vet visit, to get her tested and start her shots.  The reason I haven't posted this is because her FIV test was positive.  I was heartbroken.  I cried for her.  BUT...

We have decided to look into other options instead of putting her to sleep.  We currently have four kitties inside that do not have FIV.  We have chosen to vaccinate our four kitties and keep SweetPea.  YAY!!!!

This will take nine weeks to get them all their shots and allow time for them to work.  Every year they will get a booster.  There are a few drawbacks.  First, the vaccination means that our four will always test positive for FIV, even if they don't have it.  It's one of the effects of the vaccination.  Also, the vaccination is only 80% effective.  Which I consider pretty good.

Another option is there might be someone in Marietta that is thinking about taking her.  She's lost both her kitties this year and may be ready for another now.  She's seen SweetPea's pictures and has kept up with her story, she calls us for personal updates every week.  We will find out over Christmas weekend if she has a new home or will stay will us.

I wanted to share with you pictures of SweetPea's first vet visit:

SweetPea in her carrier...

SweetPea coming out for her first doctor visit...

SweetPea with the most fabulous vet, Dr. Anita Williams.

We've been taking our pets to Dr. Williams at Southwood Animal Hospital since 1997 and we love her so much.  She really and truly is the best.

Thanks for keeping up with SweetPea, for your concern and prayers.  She will most definitely be loved where ever she lives  And SHE WILL LIVE a long happy life, thank God.