i'm in the northwest. should i buy from scamps, a cat adoption shelter (they will only let adopt if the cat will be 100% indoors, which ours will be 50/50), or the local humane society, which potentially uthenizes unwanted ones. which place is least likely to have cats with problems/ medical issues?
2007-10-09 14:16:07 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Go here and search by your area;
http://www.petfinder.com/index.html
Many are rescue shelters. Some may want $50-75 for adoption fee but it usually include all shots and neuter/spaying.
2007-10-09 14:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Friends with kittens is usually the best idea...but checking the local paper for ads for new kittens is good too. I found my kitten this way and she is now a year old and she is very healthy, and I honestly couldn't ask for a better kitten.
As far as shelters go, some charge an arm and a leg and the kittens are usually very wild due to the circumstances they have been put through.
Honestly, no one place is going to have all perfect kittens- it's always a chance you get...but once you get them home it is now your responsibility and the great thing about getting a kitten is that they are young and can be taught to be behave accordingly to your life style.
Some adoption/shelters will offer kittens with their shots, which is a good deal since getting my kitten all of her shots when I got her cost me $1,200 big ones.
Whatever you decide to do, have patience while finding one and take a lot of time out to be with him/her when you first get them home- this will bond you and the cat and make it easier to "train" her.
good luck!
2007-10-09 14:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the best place would be the SPCA or something along those lines. These cats need good homes and since they are with an orginazation they have been looked after for health problems. Usually the cats at shelters have already been spayed/neutered. I have recently got a kitten from the SPCA and am very happy with my new friend!
2007-10-09 14:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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i'm in the northwest. should i buy from scamps, a cat adoption shelter (they will only let adopt if the cat will be 100% indoors, which ours will be 50/50), or the local humane society, which potentially uthenizes unwanted ones. which place is least likely to have cats with problems/ medical...
2015-08-10 12:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy a cat or kitten. Adopt one from a local shelter. there are so many cats n kittens that need homes n there cheaper then pet stores
2016-03-28 13:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shelter is best because when you patronize people who breed cats you contribute to the problem of only 20% of cats ever finding homes. Those of us who rescue are overwhelmed with the rest of them. The reason they want the cat to be kept indoors is for your sake, the cat's sake, and for the sake of wildlife. Cats who roam outdoors are more likely to bring home diseases, to get injured and killed, and to kill endangered wildlife, including flying squirrels and songbirds, among others. Also, vet bills are drastically reduced by keeping them indoors. Please neuter whatever cat you get and if you have friends who have kittens, please ask them to do the same. All rescue organizations will thank you.
2007-10-09 14:51:31 · answer #6 · answered by aqua 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with veterinarians. they often have rescue kittens for adoption. I got my two cats from my vet (they were abandoned kittens someone found and gave to the vet to adopt out), and they have just turned 12 years old!
2007-10-09 14:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Health problems in animals cannot be anticipated. The humane society is a wonderful place to rescue a kitten. Please consider a cat rather than a kitten. It's so much harder to place adult cats in homes while everyone wants a kitten.
Also, the life expectancy of a cat that is allowed outdoors is considerably shorter than one that stays inside all of the time. They are more susceptible to disease, infection, illness and accidents. Please consider keeping your new cat inside.
2007-10-09 14:21:54 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i'm located in the northwest too. The best place to buy a cat is in the Seattle times ad or go to a pound.
2007-10-09 14:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
petfinder.com
they list all shelters and rescues. your cat would be much safer inside. rural areas they could be killed by wildlife and city they can become roadkill, neighbors that don't like cats, etc...
If you want to give the best care for your new kitten then keep it inside.
2007-10-09 14:58:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋