Some of the animal society places charge such high prices. I am elderly and want a house pet, preferably a male black and white kitten or even an older one that is affectionate! Please send your answers if you can help! I know there must be some places who do not kill an anilmal but will find a home for it. I just had to put my 13 rear old dog down because she was ill and I would like a house pet.Thanks for any help!
2006-11-13 01:56:16 · 17 answers · asked by nowceeme 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
look for ads in your area that says free pets or you could place a ad in the news paper or on your local radio.also look at the trash dumps but with a FREE cat your going to need to flea it and deworm it which is not cheap and also males need to be fixed to keep in house other wise the spray and its a stink you cant get rid of i would suggest you adopt one because reguard less it is not going to be free.
2006-11-13 02:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kitten is never "free". Expenses for testing for diseases such as FIV and leukemia, worming, shots and spaying or neutering can run you up to $200 on the open vet market. Shelters usually do all these things for about half that price.
As a senior myself I know that I will not be around for the next fifteen or twenty years to provide a home for a kitten. Unless you have family backup to provide for any kitten you adopt it is not fair to the kitten.
The humane society here in Marin Co. and in San Francisco both have programs to adopt animals to seniors free or at very low cost.
An older cat would be an ideal choice for you. You can readily see the personality after a cat is a year old and a mature pet will fit in with your life much better than a kitten would. So please consider it. So many older cats are passed over in shelters as everyone wants kittens. They are wonderful cats who have had the misfortune of losing their homes.
2006-11-13 02:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love B & W kitties too. I have a Tuxedo (4 yrs old) male and a 18month old bi-color (roughly 1/2 B & 1/2 W) female.
I decide I wanted a Tux in 2002 and I simply waited until the local pet rescue groups had one. In 2005 we wanted a mate for him and they had so many that year, that the head lady, who knew us well as we often donated money to the group, let me have the little female for free.
But as was mentioned here, someone still has to pay for their shots and spaying/neutering so that's what the adoption fees cover. It actually is cheaper if you list all of the costs they are covering.
By the way - I don't feel that being "elderly" is a reason not to adopt. And who knows how many years you have left anyway. My grandmother lived to be 92 and we simply had one of my cousins take her kitty for her when she had to be put into a home the year before. She was happy my cousin had her and knew the cat would be well taken care of.
It is very important for people, specially seniors, to have pets as they keep them healthier.
Just check out all of the groups, as have been mentioned here, and you'll undoubtably find a good arrangement.
If you can afford it, get pet insurance (a vet's office should have one to suggest) and it can offset any major expenses as the cat gets older.
2006-11-13 04:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by K.B. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The animal societies and shelters are your best bet. I just got a cat from the Dumb Friend's League for 10$, but it was a special price.
The reason they won't give you a free cat is because they need to cover some of their expenses, and also they want to know that you're committed to the cat. Paying for it makes you a little more committed.
I would call the local shelter and tell them you would like a kitten, but probably can't afford to pay the high price for it. They might get to some arrangement with you, or maybe you can go in and volunteer with them. Sometimes they're looking for volunteers to give a temporary home for cats or dogs.
Another place to look is in the local newspaper. Sometimes people had a litter they're trying to get rid of.
2006-11-13 02:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by brand_new_monkey 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Keep in mind people that she is ELDERLY--- so she does not need to ask her mom or dad.
Anyway, You could check your newspaper classified adds. This is a great place to find free animals. Some people even give their kittens shots before putting them in the paper for give away. Good Luck in your search.
Also, some animal control places give animals aways, but it is a very sad environment. I suggest the newspaper. =)
2006-11-13 02:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Casey B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over here, we can go to our local R.S.P.C.A (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). They are always looking for new homes for pets or healthy strays, cats and kittens especially, you do not need to pay but can make a donation of any amount to the center if you can afford it.
As far as I know, the A.S.P.C.A operate the same policy, and will only re-home healthy animals.
I hope they can help you. We got our first cat (a black and white!) from our local one when he was orphaned at four weeks old, and he lived to eighteen, so it's always nice to hear of people who want to give homes to rescue animals.
Good luck!
2006-11-13 02:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
After my husband died, I needed some company, so I started feeding strays. One finally came in, and had 3 kittens a few months later. Strays make great pets, as they are grateful for a good home.
2006-11-13 02:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have your mom and dad take you on a drive out to the country...there's usually free kitten signs everywhere.
Also try your local classified ads. Not always are there kittens, but full grown, neutured and declawed cats for free! That's a real bargain.
Good luck on the cat thing.
2006-11-13 01:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's always good to check www.criagslist.org. A lot of people will post thier pets that they can no longer care for. Sometimes they will give them away for free, some poeple will charge. It's where I would start.
2006-11-13 01:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by Rachael C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 19:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by faccone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋