Help! Where Can I Get This Sweet, Matted Stray Cat Groomed for Cheap??

A.,
It's marvelous that you are trying to help this little guy. "Cheap" and "Veterinarians" are NOT related in any way. In the past, I worked with a spay/neuter organization and I have put in a call to a vet tech that worked with us. If I can reach her, she can give shots herself but am not sure what to do about the grooming part. She might have a suggestion. Unfortunatley, being in the rescue business, I already have a registered colony and simply cannot take another. I'll make a couple more calls to see if I can find some help......if you would provide me with a phone number, I will be able to refer one of my contacts should they be able to assist you. My name is L. Fojtik and my cell number is ###-###-#### Let me know if you would rather not do this, and I will try to figure out another way.....FOOTNOTE: A. - I TALKED WITH THE VET TECH - ONLY VETS CAN GIVE RABIES SHOTS HERE IN TEXAS, SO, SHE SUGGESTED THAT YOU FIND A A LOW-COST CLINIC (CALL MARSHALL GRAIN--THEY HAVE A VET THAT COMES TO THEIR DIFFERENT STORES) AND GET THE CAT IT'S RABIES - IT SHOULD BE ABOUT $8-10. HER OTHER SUGGESTION IS TO PUT DRY CORNSTARCH ON THE FUR AND USE A LARGE TOOTHED COMB - SHE SAYS SOMETIMES THAT HELPS. ANYWAY, THE BOTTOM LINE IS IF YOU CAN GET IT A RABIES SHOT, SHE WILL PROBABLY BE ABLE TO FIND A GOOD HOME FOR THE CAT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW......
L. FOJTIK - ###-###-####

Vets and groomers are not supposed to have animals there that are not current on fecal, feline leukemia, rabies amoung others. Feline HIV/Leukemia is very contagious and doesn't always have symptoms in the beginning stages.

I would suggest having a mobile groomer come to you. They are not as strict with the shots/test requirements (I think) because the animal is not in the same facility as others.

Many vets can usually recommend a mobile groomer. Look it up on the internet or yellow pages in your area.

Try calling the spca or local animal shelter and see what they recommend. I know most reputable grooming businesses won't touch the cat without shot records, so you probably won't have any luck going that route. Sorry not much help but I thought the shelter could give you advice.

Hi A.,

I saw where you sent me an e-mail a little while ago, but I was unable to pull anything up. Would you please try again.

Thanks!

L. Fojtik