Hi!
This is a tough one! I know you want to help this kitty, but you also have to consider the cat you have at home. I would talk to the folks at Happy Strays and tell them that you would be happy to take this girl IF they will have the test redone an ELISA test - NOT a snap test and IF it comes back negative. I personally wouldn't take the chance of bringing this girl into the house with a negative kitty already in residence. There are so many people who already have positive cats that can take her and there are many negative cats that are also in need of homes. You have to do what is best for you, ultimately; and you could get your resident kitty vaccinated for both diseases - but you need to reach an understanding with the rescue agency that you need time for the vaccine to take effect and also be prepared financially and emotionally to deal with the problems this little girl will have down the road if the disease(s) decide to manifest themselves and she starts exhibiting symptoms.

Good luck on whatever you decide in this difficult situation.

Hi again-

Truthfully- a cat is either positive or negative. SNAP tests are good as a 'screening' test, because they don't produce false negatives. They are NOT very accurate when it comes to positive readings (thus your 'light pink') - a positive is a positive and that's why I would opt for the ELISA test. Many rescue agencies won't do them because they are more expensive (about $40). If they won't do an ELISA, you might ask if YOU can have it done, and will keep her if it's negative. As long as you do not allow direct contact between this girl and your cat (no sharing of litter boxes, etc), and keep her in another room, there is no danger to your cat while you are waiting for a 'final' result. A "light" pink is still a positive....sort of like an in-home pregnancy test showing a 'light' blue Images available only to Customers.