Well, today, our wonderful vet came to visit, as she does every Thursday morning. I, of course, supervised the entire visit (from behind a cabinet - that lady is right handy with a needle and pills).
The only problem was that every time I came out from behind the cabinet (to see what was going on, of course), she came back into the room where I live, and I had to scurry back behind the cabinet.
I should explain, probably, that I am limited to one room in the shelter, because I tested positive for the FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency) virus, a virus most often contacted by us manly type cats thru territorial chest-beating, etc. Its a pretty harmless virus, only passed along by severe biting, and all of us here are very nice cats indeed, so I hope nobody is frightened by this, if anyone has a wish to adopt one of us.
Anyhoo - the vet visit lasted about 2 hours, during which my room got a new resident called Batman, another black kitty (the very best kind, like myself). Batman has been with us a couple weeks, but had to stay caged until it was confirmed that he is a positive for FIV.
Altogether about 30 cats are seen on an average vet run, and during this time, it is decided whether or not a cat needs medication or shots.
Of course, we are taken to the vet if something serious shows up during the week.
The Whiskers cats, as a whole, are pretty healthy. We tend toward chronic type conditions, and Whiskers is the only shelter in our entire area that will take in cats that are positive for FIV, FeLv (feline Leukemia), or cats with diabetes, heart disease, thyroid disease or kidney disease, as well as elder (sometimes crochety) cats.
We are all very proud indeed to belong to such a unique organization. We keep our hard-working volunteers hopping, I can tell you.
Wouldn't you like to come and volunteer with us, or adopt one of us? You'd like us, we promise.

Purrfectly, Precious