More specifically, how long do cats stay in shelters before being put down?
I have a particular cat that I would really like to adopt, but first, I have to persuade my parents to let me adopt him. I'm trying to figure out how much longer I have left to adopt him.
2007-07-21 19:25:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
i used to volunteer at an animal shelter in California :D and this is how it works
first the animal is tested to see if it is adoptable: meaning does it bite.. is it sociable and does it let children around it..
once it has passed this test the animal is Scott free
at my shelter... the animal stays at the shelter until it gets adopted :D the only animals that got put down at my shelter were really sick ones or ones that would seriously harm people.. and children. I think it depends on what state ur in and what county that shelter is in. B/c i know every shelter has different rules. YOur best bet is to call the animal shelter.. or visit and talk to a representive.
2007-07-21 19:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by Janay C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the individual shelter. Factors like the cat's age, tempermant, how the cat is handling the shelter environment (it can be very stressful on an animal's nerves), as well as do they have the space for the cat to continue staying there without having to turn away another more adoptable cat. Also, are they a no kill shelter? Then you don't have to worry about this. Call the shelter and ask specifically about that cat, let them know you are interested, but that your family is discussing it to make sure adopting a pet is the right decision, but that you are interested...1. this might buy the cat a few more days if they know someone is really interested, and 2. You'll know how much time you have to talk to your parents. Good luck. I hope the furball gets it's new home!
2007-07-21 19:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by ALFimzadi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are from, so I can only tell you that here where I live it is usually 3 days for cats and dogs. It might vary state to state though. The best thing that you could do is just simply ask someone who works at the shelter. And maybe if they knew someone was interested in adopting that cat, then maybe they would keep it alive a little longer until you can ask your parents about it.
2007-07-21 19:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the shelter. There's kill shelters and no-kill shelters. No-kill shelters will keep animal there as long as it takes to adopt them out. Kill shelters will keep them however days or weeks they decide. Check with the shelter.
Do you have the money to adopt the cat, pay for it's food, pay for it's vet bills? If not, then it's up to your parents whether to get this cat or not. Sorry - but that's how it goes. Shelters don't adopt out to non-adults, either.
2007-07-21 19:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the shelter. They usually give them 3-14 days. Be sure to notify the shelter. They will hold the cat for longer if they know it might get a home.
2007-07-21 19:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Ringer Dog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm, it depends. if they run out of room, then they have 2 put a cat down so the other cat can go in that cage. brutal is what i think it is. unless its at a no-kill shelter. go back 2 the shelter, and ask how much longer till the cat gets put down. if its soon, tell them 2 wait, ur parents might buy it. hope it helps!
2007-07-21 19:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i am not to sure if any one had heard this but in SPANISH FORK UTAH. there was the director of south utah valley animal shelter the put down THREE dogs that were found strays they were microchped and they werent there even 3 hrs before they killed them,. one was a pood, and other was a white lab, and then a black lab. They all had owners look for them but the shelter made a BIG mistake.
2007-07-21 19:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, 3-6 days. It really depends on your shelter. some shelters are no-kill. If you know their website, you can e-mail them. Make sure to use Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul food ( http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/.) It has no bad ingredients, unlike some other brands of cat food. It's a little more expensive than IAMS ( IAMS suck, BTW,) but it's well worth it. Iams has horrible by-products. You also want to stay away from foods that have corn ingredients in them. They are hard for cats to digest. Purina products have corn gluten in them. Make sure to check the ingredients of your cat's food.
2007-07-21 19:28:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the shelter and the state. Here in Oregon, we have a "no-kill' thing going on. The Oregon Humane Society does not kill!
2007-07-21 19:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jupe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
training time depends on the dog and since hes still a puppy, this is the best time to lay the "ground rules". exercise is mandatory as well so make sure you keep up the daily walks otherwise the pent up energy turns into puppy trouble lol. my brother has a catahoula with an insane amount of energy and when he doesnt get out for his walk, than hes crazy inside the house! yours sounds like a cute mix too! :) good luck!!!
2016-04-01 06:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋