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How irresponsible of the vet to ask you to handle him @MJO12. They should have at least offered you gloves. I'm sorry to hear that you had to be in the hospital. It's crazy how cat bites can be so dangerous. I like the way you look at it though...jail for assault and now house arrest for...

I was under that impression as well but when I inquired they said that only the vets and SOME techs there have the vaccination. Perhaps it's not mandatory or they are not law abiding... Or perhaps the young man hasn't started school yet. They also mentioned that the tech who was bitten would...

Thank you all! Great suggestion on moving him to a larger room. That's heartening to hear about your kitty @daisyd. I'm hoping Braveheart's outdoor life becomes a distant memory. He is still yowling but then I see him playing and exploring the room so maybe he's just figuring it all out. His...

Thank you so much @Shane Kent. It makes sense that after a safe & warm home your kitties didn't want to go back to their old & cold lives. They are lucky to have you! I also take one of my indoor cats on supervised outdoor visits. He is obsessed with going outside and is constantly meowing at...

Yes, I will never go back to this vet. It's a bummer because they were so great with my indoor kitty. I understand that mistakes happen but it was they way they handled it. I found them to be defensive and unsympathetic. I.E. When I said was thankful that a particular tech was handling the...

Thank you @Shane Kent and @Sarthur2 for your thoughts & support. Yes, he was neutered, microchipped and received vaccs. My original plan was to keep him inside for a few days to get him used to us but after being in a cage for almost 20 days now he desperately wants out. (Animal Control took...

Braveheart was finally released from quarantine! So glad we were able to bring him home yesterday. I'm currently keeping him in a bathroom but he is not happy, poor little guy. Aside from quickly eating/drinking/etc, he just stays in his carrier. He's also yowling and sounding so distressed. I'm...

Ha! @stefanz Yes, I can see the parallel. I have a feeling they may have been "training" this new employee as other techs were in the room. What a hard lesson for both him AND the subject.

Yes, the quarantine is in case he has rabies. As of now (Day 6) he does not show any symptoms. And agree in regard to wearing gloves when handling ferals!

Yes, I'll go back Monday or Tuesday to check on him. He was hiding behind a bunch of towels so I could just see one eye but he did start slowly blinking towards the end of the visit which I've heard is a sign of trust. :) I will keep him inside for a bit after he comes home to see how he likes...

We visited Braveheart today. He's in a cage that is separated from the general pop so it is quieter. He's being fed and watered. While he didn't look scared, he looked depressed which I can completely understand. We spoke to the technician in charge of him. She's now the only one that is allowed...

Thank you, Shane! I appreciate it. I am really trying to keep my sanity. :) It definitely helps to share and hear from other cat lovers.

Thank you all! My husband and I plan on going to the vet tomorrow morning (with or without permission) and hopefully get to visit with the sweetie, who we've named Braveheart. If they are able to release him I will feel so much better having him here. The rescue organization has been helpful and...

He must be quarantined for 10 days (6 more long days). I called to see if I could visit him but they worry that he will bite me and need to get approval from the vet first. At least I knew to wear gloves when I trapped him so I feel like I could handle him better as I've been cautious all along...

I had been caring for a kitten for the last few months (he's now 6 mos) and was finally able to trap him this week. I'm new to the trapping process so I called my local vet beforehand to see if they could treat a feral and to make an appointment (by that time the cat had a routine and I knew I...