adopting a kitten at petsmart?

Question

should i do it, because the kitten i want is going to be at my petsmart this saturday, is petsmart a good place to adopt kittens?

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=8730481

this is him, he lives at project pet, but he goes to petsmart every saturday

Answer 1

I wouldnt becuase that cat is a little creepy looking. I have heard not so good things about adopting pets there. I would go to a shelter because they are better at giving away healthy pets

Answer 2

Exactly what Mircat said. The animals are from whatever local shelter (or shelters) PetSmart gives space to. You can only adopt through a shelter volunteer so you would have to fill out an application and meet with one of them during their scheduled hours that are posted outside the cat area. Most shelters don't want people to walk in and impulsively take a cat or kitten so even if the animal is ready to go (altered, up to date on shots, chipped, etc) they may make you wait a couple of days. If you rent they also won't approve you to adopt until they've talked to your landlord to make sure you're allowed pets. If you have other pets, they'll call your vet and make sure you're up to date with shots for that animal (or animals). You don't "fill out papers" you APPLY to adopt. If your application is turned down for one reason or another, you won't be allowed to adopt. Is waiting a few days or a week to take home the cat or kitten an issue for you? If so, why? Pets are a lifetime commitment not an impulse buy.

Answer 3

I adopted brothers - litter mates - at Petsmart. They check references, called my vet while I was there as a reference - I wouldn't wait, someone else may snatch him up - plus, the sooner you take him they can get another one from the shelter and perhaps save it's life too by fostering it. I've volunteerd locally and it's so much fun to see these animals go to loving homes. PS - my guys were a little stressed in the beginning and had some accidents so you may want to keep the kitten confined to a room with a litterbox and food and water and let it adapt slowly. I didn't check out the picture but remember kittens can get into all sorts of trouble even when they are little - stuck, chew electrical wires, get collars stuck in curtains and hang, so keeping in a "safe" area is highly recommended for awhile when you are aren't around.

Answer 4

What does it matter if you get it from petsmart or anywhere else? The kitten is cute and you will be saving his life! He will love you for the rest of his life! You must learn if he has had his shots, de-worming etc., but even if he hasn't, it doesn't matter, it will only take a vet visit to do all the stuff that is needed for the kitty's health! Congratulations.

Answer 5

Yes! I think that it is a great idea. Did you know that petsmart gets their cats and kittens from a humane society, so why not adopt a wonderful cat of their dreams! GO 4 IT!!!!!!! Good Luck! :)

Answer 6

I adopted a kitten at Petsmart a few years ago. It's not as easy as you might think. The rescue group that had my cat went overboard. They do a criminal background check on you (which is fine). They also make you fill out lots of papers. I got phone calls from several people over the course of about two weeks and I had to agree to let them come to my house to "check up on him" whenever they wanted to. The funny part is that the only things they didn't like was the fact that my husband is a biologist (figure that one out) and that my son was 8 years old. They actually told me that they didn't care that my husband did research to save lives because they thought higher of animals than people. Just keep this in mind.

In the end, they gave me the cat but they made me take his "sister" as well. So, I ended up with two cats. Even though they claimed that both cats had regular vet care I took them to my vet only to find out they were quite sick. If you end up adopting this kitten I suggest you take it to the vet as soon as possible for a check up.

By the way, my neighbor takes in foster kids and she told me it was easier for her to get the kids than it was for me to get the cats!

Answer 7

petsmart isnt the one actually offering the kitten , they jost different animal rescue shelters on a regualr basis and donate to most or all of them in the area that meet there criteria.

as for the kitten , I would do it now !! call the store and ask them what shelter this is through and go ahead and make the adoption. it might give room to another kitten that needs a home.

thanks for caring about animals without a home !

Answer 8

We got ours from Petsmart. The adoption was sponsored by a rescue non-profit.

Answer 9

Petsmarts are all rescues. They will even take down forsale signs from breeders on their bullitin board.

Go for it have fun!!!!

Answer 10

He's a cutie! If it were me, I'd call the number asap and not wait 'til Saturday. I'm sure there may be others that are interested in him.