About my kitten?

Question

i just recently bought a kitten. now an unexpected move is coming on and i was wondering if i should sell him, give him away for free, or give him to a foster home until I get a new place which will be at most 4 months. he is only 10 weeks now, and i am absolutly in love with him but i want to do whats best for both of us. do you reccomend any place to look or advertise? i cannot pay out any money so the spca is out of question. please help!

Gene: i was suggesting to sell him in order to make sure someone really wanted him, i would never just sell him to a testing place or to someone who i didnt know anything about, i would get to know his enviroment and the people who would be buying him

i have to get rid of him because the place i ammoving to only allows one cat and the other cat i have has been with me for a year and a half and i saved his life (literally) believe me i am sooo in love with all cats i would keep as many as i could manage if i could, but unfortunatly my baby has to be adopted by someone else i hate it sooo much dont think of me as a bad person

also i have NO MONEY!!! i cannot neuter him! but i will make sure the person who takes him is responsible and that he will be an indoor cat, they will have to neuter him if they dont want him spraying! i will tell them and if they dont agree with me then i will find someone else

yeah and you can critisize me all you want you dont know my situation so i pity you for attempting to make me feel bad when you have NO CLUE about my life. and my mother pays for my internet service and my boyfriends roomate is currently the rentee of the apartment im moving to. i have no money personally and i want the best for this kitten if i did not i would just throw him outside and that would be that. do not try and make me feel bad, i already feel badly enough! i dont have a choice!

also i would have had money soon enough to get his first shots and neuter if this unexpected move did not come up, i AM a responsible pet owner, and i had his appt. set up with a friend (vet) of one of my moms friends the price would have been only $25 and i would have been able to have it done but it is useless now i need money to survive and with this move i am going tohave to support myself and my other baby (cat) . My mom isnt going to be there like i thought she would be, before i knew about the move and other things. and no i have no friends so i cannot let them foster my other baby for me.

Answer 1

You definitely can't take him with you? If not, I'd find a home that is able to care for him. Try word of mouth - see if your friends and family know of anyone who is looking for a kitten.

Answer 2

Screening for Homes
http://www.bestfriends.org/archives/forums/050905adopters.html

How to Find Homes for Homeless Pets –
http://www.bestfriends.org/nmhp/printresources/pdf/howtofindhomesforpets.pdf

How to Place Pets
http://www.petrescue.com/library/place-pets.htm

Telephone Screening Form for Cat Adoptions
http://www.petrescue.com/library/cat-phone-screen.pdf

Who's That Stealing Your Pet?
http://www.sniksnak.com/stealing.html

The Tragedy of “Free to Good Home” –
http://www.petrescue.com/library/free-pet.htm

Police said the group videotaped the whole thing. Police who watched the tape said the suspects can be seen cheering during the attack.
"I was absolutely appalled by what was on the video," said Chief Randy Finkey of the Newville Police Department.
Police said they learned of the tape when the 17-year-old girl showed it to a classmate. That classmate notified authorities.
Conklin and Metcalf face animal cruelty and animal fighting charges. They are free on bail at this time.
Airesman has not yet been taken into custody.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/wgal/20060601/lo_wgal/9305091

*Have an adoption application. You can get on from any shelter or rescue or on the net. Have potential adopters complete one, have it in your advertisement for a new home. This weeds out undesirable people.

* Contact the breeder or place you got the pet from. They should take the pet back regardless of reason but do not expect a refund.

* Ask an adoption fee. This fee can cover shots, spay or neuter. It can be donated to the shelter or even returned upon your specifics.

*Take the pet to the new home, don't let them pick up the new pet. This way you can make sure the home is safe and the adopters are not lying.

*Have the pet altered before leaving you. Free to low cost programs http://www.spotsociety.org/atl_shelter_list.htm#spay and free in fulton county http://www.fultonanimalservices.com/fixem.htm

*Have a contract signed. You can have the new adopters sign a contract stating the pet will be returned to you if they cannot keep the pet and the pet will be cared for.

*Enlist the assistance of a shelter or rescue. They will do everything above, you just need to be a temporary foster home to your pet while they find it a home. Plus you will need to bring the pet to adoption days. Each shelter/rescue is different please check them.

Next, be aware that there are dishonest people who routinely obtain animals by fraudulently answering ads. They are usually very persuasive and friendly. They know all the "right" answers to your questions because they do this sort of thing on a regular basis. Some may even bring their kids along to make you think they are a loving family! So check the new home/owners out well and check referances.

When doing a home check of the adopter's home, take someone with you and let other people know the address and landline where you are going, and always have your mobile phone on you. Be careful who you adopt to, so do checks on a potential adopter. Check Vet references on the potential adopter, from a genuine Veterinarian listed in the phone book, and who is registered with the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Can we help you keep your pet?
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp

Area rescues and shelters can assist you in protecting the animal while rehoming it. Call them and ask for assistance in how to properly re home a pet. Offer them a donation of 150$ or more to take in and foster your animals. Or offer to be their foster home while you both work on finding new owners.
http://www.spotsociety.org/atl_shelter_list.htm

Please also visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FREE_PETS_R_US/ registration is required. You can list your pet or find a pet there is no charge.

Support GYPSY's fight against gaining pets for illegal activity
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Answer 3

I dont understand why some people feel the need to lecture someone instead of answering the question.
I feel sorry for the fact that you need to find a new place for your dear little one to stay. Maybe if you have friends that wil agree to take her in, you can still see her every once in a while. For the rest of it, i wouldnt know how else to take care of this. In my case (i live in holland) i would probably give the cat to the adoption assylum. That does cost money too, but it would probably be best for her. I think i might even ask my mom for the money, i dont like to borrow from my parents but i would feel the responsability to do so. I hope you will feel better after you have found a good place for the little one.

Answer 4

I must admit, I was slightly disturbed by your suggestion to "sell" your new friend because you are faced with your relocation.

Once we take on the responsibility of raising a pet, that pet becomes our "family" and we don't sell our family members.
If it's only for four months, couldn't you simply have a friend or your parents become foster owners and take him for you so you can have him back? Four months is a relatively short time.
He would be just a little older than six months, still a young kitten and able to adapt easily to the home you will provide him.

You could volunteer to pay, all or partially, for his food, litter, etc. and your friend would need to completely understand that he does belong to you and, at your request, you expect to have him returned to you. Putting that in writing, in the form of an informal contract, would not be a bad idea either because, well, who isn't going to get "attached" to this charming, little creature?

However, if this is not possible, then my answer would be to find him someone that will love him as equally as you do and let him go to that home knowing that he will be well cared for. Perferably, someone you already know that you can trust with his care.

But, of all your options...please, do not sell him.

ADD
sugar kitty, I saw your additional information and feel better about your reasons for wanting perhaps to sell your kitty. I couldn't tell much about you or your intentions of course in the brief paragraph you wrote.
Best of luck finding him a home and I hope it works out well for both of you. Believe me, if I could, I would take him in myself.
Also, I would rather you didn't turn him in to the SPCA or an Animal Shelter as some have suggested simply for the reason that they are so overcrowed as it is and they, to be brutally honest, are forced to euthanize many hundreds of dogs and cats on a daily basis just to make room for more that are coming in.

Answer 5

I don't know where you live but there are plenty of places that will not destroy animals given to them such as, the North Shore Animal League, or FOCAS. Find any organization near your home that does not destroy.
Not to preach, but I feel you really need some guidance; if you are living in a manner where you don't have a continuous steady income and a place to live you have no business getting any pets at all. Get a job and work towards getting your own place. If you aren't responsible for yourself how can you care for a pet properly. Vet bills are astronomical so don't take on what you can't afford.

Answer 6

I have heard that sometimes Humane Societys have members that help people out if they have no money. I would call them and explain your situation to them. Would the place you're moving to accept a deposit from you so you could keep the cat? Maybe they could help you or would know of a rescue group that would. Don't give him away unless you know the person. Like the other person said, some people feed free puppies and kittens to snakes.

I hope you find a way to keep the kitten. Good Luck.

Answer 7

First, I am sorry that you have to find your kidders a home. Next, do not give your kitten away unless it is to someone you know. I would like to think that it doesnt happen but people do sell them to animal testing places and such. Just be safe and ask for a minimal adoption fee. That way you know they really want him and have good intentions. Now the good news is that she is a kitten which means she has a great chance for finding a happy home. Sometimes vet's will have kitten adoption boards, also do you have craigslist.org in your area? This is a good place to post your kitten

Answer 8

I fell so bad for you I think you should give the cat to someone you see alot and that you live close to and who would allow you to see the cat when ever you want then when you get a new place you can easily get you cat back and make sure that that person can take care of the cat for free GOOD LUCK

Answer 9

best to give him to the SPCA and have them rehome him if you are gonna give him up... free kittens seldom find good homes and selling him will make it considerably harder for you to get rid of - since people who are willing to pay will either get from a breeder or the SPCA or humane society or (yuck) from the pet store

you should never sell a cat that isnt vaccinated anyhow...

the SPCA is honestly the best thing.. they have to accept the kitten even if you cannot pay for the relinquish fee.. I used to work for an SPCA (some have night drop boxes)
they screen potential new owers

IF you have a foster home obviously that is the best option for you and him...

dont keep him if you are short of cash - you wont be able to afford emergency care or neutering and that isnt good either...

Answer 10

I agree with shiraz_princess. A pet isn't something to give away, a pet is not a christmas present or a simple toy. a pet is a family member, a responsibility. you know any friends that could take care of the little dicken while you're moving? Best wishes all...

~Microsoft Sam

Answer 11

I think all of those Ideas are great ideas but if you give him away for free give him to your friend. I have a cat that's named Shadow and a dog that's named Bella and I know what how it feels to give away a pet I had another cat that got run over by a car I was really sad. His name was Thunder. Well that's whats I think but you can should do what ever you want to do.