yea sounds like the people doing their admissions are just jerks ... who cares what she is being fed so long as she is being fed.

i think it would be best to screen heavily and find her a home, have you tried to see if area vets would be willing to take her?

I am pretty sure that with the huge amount of strays in our area that this is not really an option. However I am going to post more pics of her at the vet offices.

I have decided to pony up the money for shots. There are so many stray cats in our neighborhood that I would hate for her to get anything. I have a credit at the vet for over paying a bill so it will cost me about $50ish. Sigh.. This is harder than I thought.

Aww. I wish I had some extra $$ to send to you.

And ignore the rude person on the phone. You're doing your best.

What kind of a shelter is that anyway? The shelters here accept donations of all kinds of dog and cat food. Without it, they wouldn't have enough food for all the animals. Better a belly full of donated food than nothing!

I know this is going to sound strange but...most pet stores have mobile vets that come. They do not work for the store but do vaccines for a reasonable price. I was able (when I found Gaia on the side of the street) to get her rabies and her other shots for about $30.

val call around for low cost clinics you can get shots dirt cheap ...

you are a wonderful person and i know you love animals and are probably already attached to her, if you have the $ to be able to take care of an emergency should it happen (family or pets), go for it, but don't leave your self in a bad position regarding "your own" ok? i just learned that lesson the hard way, it had never occurred to me that i hadn't had that lesson yet.

Oh I have good news! My husband has 2 guys at work that want her! Even if she does not have shots. Yay!! Hopefully this will pan out. The 1st guy has kids (older) and a lab already. He wants her to be a mostly indoor dog. We are taking her to meet the families dog to make sure they get along. If so then she will have a new home. If this one doesnt work out there is another man who wants her.
Also the rescue called and there is a lady out in Colorado who could take her after Labor day. So there is hope that she will find a home soon. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I am not spending another dime except for food and dog biscuts. Big sigh of relief..

Yaaaaay!! That's the best news I've heard all day! I bet you are sooo relieved. I can only imagine how attached you and your husband have gotten to her after having her a week. And now to know she's going to a good home. Yaaaaay!! again!

Keep your fingers and toes crossed and lick your keets for luck!