Hi, this may be a strange question but I am hoping for opinions.
I have three cats already, and I found two more stray cats hanging around my property. After caring for them for months, there finally was room at the local no-kill humane society and I had to take them in because I can't care for 5 cats.
My question is, I have some bedding and other items that were used by the stray cats that I wanted to give to the humane society to give to the new owners. My question is, do you think the new owners may want these items? Or should I offer to buy some new items instead of taking the ones the cats like? I know this is a weird question but how would you feel if you were the new owner, the used items are very nice quality.
2006-11-05 11:49:13 · 26 answers · asked by lulu 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I dont know how the new owners would feel but working at a shelter myself I can tell you the Shelter staff would love you for it! We (all Shelters) live on very tight budgets and LOVE it when people donate bedding, Towels, Cleaning supplies, Cat and Dog toys...Anything...It would be a comfort to the cats while they wait for their new homes...Never throw away stuff like that Bring it Straight to the Shelter...They NEED it!
2006-11-05 11:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by roxie_29812 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the humane society first to see if they would except it. Most new owners might want but would probably happen is that the humane society might keep it for other stray cats. I know whenever I get new pets anything given is a big help since it can get expensive going out to by the new toys. It would be very nice if you did that and thanks from a pet lover for taking care of the cats and taking them to the humane society instead of the pound.
2006-11-05 11:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by dmwilson91 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a nice idea, but the shelter may not have a place to store them. Ask the staff at the shelter if they have room to store the items. Or if you don't mind the shelter keeping them for shelter use, they would make a great donation.
I adopted my cat Zoey 2 years ago. I brought a carrier to bring her home in. During the check-out procedure a member of the staff arrived in the adoption room with a Sherpa carrier filled with items from Zoey's first home: food bowl, toys, treats. I threw the treats away (they were 2 years old by then), but we use the Sherpa bag for short trips, and she uses her food bowl daily. Spoiled girl has a petmate water fountain, so the fact that the matching water bowl was broken was no big deal.
2006-11-05 12:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go for it - a few familiar objects would help a cat adapt to their new surrondings (both the humane society and their home) as well as save the new owner from having to buy them. If they are nice quality, I can't see a downside - sure, they're not new, but the cat's would prefer them and I would find that more important than appearance.
2006-11-05 20:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by spira_darkeyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to keep it just watch out for little things like checking for fleas and ticks, also check the excrement for worms. You can take it to the vet for an overall check up once this cat has shown good behavior. Also, if it's male it may spray -- that stuff smells TERRIBLE!!! Some cats don't know how to control it and I'm not sure if that behavior can be reversed, if it's young you still have time to get them spayed/neutered for free... it may sound mean but you wouldn't want to see little homeless kitties running around would you? Hope this helps!
2016-05-22 02:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take them with me to the shelter. If the new owners don't want the stuff, I'm sure the shelter could use them. Personally, I liked to buy my own stuff for my cats when I adopted, but that's just me. I think you will find that the shelter will be happy to take them from you.
2006-11-05 12:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the shelter. They may take the used stuff but they may not. If they won't, instead of buying new items I would see what is on the shelter's "wish list". Usually shelters have these and it usually consists of items that they are in dire need of, like bleach, laundry detergent, towels, etc.
2006-11-05 12:35:40 · answer #7 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most shelters welcome supplies of this kind. The new owner may want to provide his/her own bedding for the cats, but it wouldn't hurt to ask the shelter.
I donate old bedding and towels to our local shelter, and from time to time, I give a few items to my favorite vet clinic. They are always glad to get them, and I'm sure the cats and dogs enjoy a cozy warm blanket or a fluffy towel to rub them dry after a bath.
You are thoughtful to consider the cats and their adjustment to a new environment. I'm certain that whoever picks them will give them a loving home, for people who select pets from shelters truly want them and are willing to provide good care for their new cat or dog.
2006-11-05 12:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by Joyce A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a lovely idea. I am not sure they would take them because they may be worried about spreading fleas or germs. I am not saying you have them but they might have to have new items. Ask.
You are a very caring individual.
2006-11-05 11:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would want my adopted pet to be as comfortable as possible in the "new home" and if that meant taking along a favorite toy or a bed, then so be it.
So yes, give them to the humane society. If they dont want them, they'll let you know. Call first.
2006-11-05 11:51:45 · answer #10 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋