Where is the best place to advertise a free cat?

Question

I live in a small apartment and have been taking care of two cats. However, it has been very hard with both of them here, so I am trying to find a good home for Charlotte. She is about 8 years old. I got her from a Foster parent. She got all her shots and is spayed. She still has her front claws because they say it is better for the cat that way. She has a slight head tilt from an ear infection before she was found. It is adorable and she doesn't notice it at all. She is very loving and sweet. Does anyone who lives near King of Prussia, PA know who would want her? or does anyone know where I could post an ad for her besides a newspaper? Please ask friends in this area and let me know of any other places to advertise that is free.

my apartment is one room big. as in, i have a bathroom and a room....and the bathroom has about 0 space to stand coming out of the shower without dripping on the cat litter

well aparently people do adopt older cats: i did, twice- and other people did as well that i know

and to all those of you putting me down for this, I am looking for a nice family for her. That's why i got her because the people who gave her to me knew i was at least caring for her. (By the way, those aren't answers either....u really shouldn't post stuff that's not answering the question)

Answer 1

petfinder.com

craiglist.com

catster.com

Answer 2

Hi there... because everyone here is located from all over the world consider posting an ad through a free online service such as Petfinder http://www.petfinder.com or your local Craigslist http://www.craigslist.org and look for your state, then nearest city and then under the Community and then subsection Pets. Be sure to ask for a small adoption fee (e.g. $15) to disuade people who are looking for a free pet to sell to research labs, use for dog bait training, snake food or worse mistreatment. Ask prospective adopters that you would like to conduct a home inspection monthly for 3 months to ensure the well-being of Charlotte as well. You can negotiate the adoption fee if you feel you have found a good home and refund the money after a few months. People scour Craigslist every minute daily so you may find someone pretty quickly.

Select the closest city near King of Prussia, PA from the following list to advertise - PA cities: http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/pa

Answer 3

You should really consider keeping her. No one is going to adopt a senior cat, regardless of how cute she may be. I wish that wasn't true but it is. It would also be very traumatic for her to be moved yet again. It is also good to have 2 cats because they keep each other company. I don't understand how your apartment could be so small, yet you are keeping a cat. How much room could one more cat take up? An 8 year old cat couldn't possibly do much more than sleep most of the day. I am not trying to give you a guilt trip or anything but I really think you should keep Charlotte. Just consider her feelings. If you decide to give her away be really careful because there are people looking for free cats to do animal testing on and they will not tell you- it is awful.

Answer 4

Don't give it away for free. Give the cat to a local no-kill shelter. Advertising for free you could easily end up with someone that's going to use the cat to bait pit bulls, sell it to an animal testing lab, etc. And if a person can't afford to adopt a cat from the shelter how can they afford to care for it? Older cats DO get adopted and make wonderful pets - I have two I adopted as adults.

Answer 5

Your vet's office, colleges, retirement homes where people are allowed cats, bulletin board in convenience stores and post offices. Anywhere you are allowed to. I actually got one of my four out of an ad in the paper advertising free cats and kittens, spayed/neutered, with shots. I was going for a kitten but took home a 3 year old cat instead. I think if you don't want to use the paper, make a nice ad describing your cat and that fact that she is up on her shots. Putting a good color picture in the ad would help too.

Answer 6

The problem with advertising a free cat is that you may attract "scum" - for example, people looking to pick up animals for lab experiments in pharmaceutical companies. If you adopted her from a foster organization, they usually prefer people who have to give up a cat to be returned to them. I would give them a call FIRST AND FOREMOST and explain your situation. As for the advertising question, look at adoption applications online as an example to make your own. Set up an interview process and meet with the person/people who respond. Even ask for references and their vet's number. Mention this requirement in an ad. If they never had any pets before, see if they mention that they already have a vet in mind. If there is great effort in obtaining the pet, there is more likely to be great effort in caring for and loving it. Maybe even mention you would like to follow up on the cat in a week or so to make sure she is OK. Nothing wrong with going through the measures a foster organization does also. As for where else to advertise, maybe put up flyers in your apartment complex, neighborhood, church bulletins, or where you work. Good luck and I wish the best for you both!

Answer 7

First, don't ever offer an animal for free. People who get animals for research laboratories are always looking for free animals. Alway charge something, even if it's only $20.00. If someone asks why you are charging just tell them it covers the costs of the food and supplies incurred while the animal was with you. You can advertise her on Petfinder.com.

Answer 8

I've used petfinder.com with success.
Sure sorry to see an older cat leave a home that they are adjusted to. Sounds like Charlotte has had a rough time at life.

Good Luck finding the perfect home for her!!

Answer 9

I would be very careful giving an animal away for free. At least charge a re-homing fee. People appreciate a pet more that they pay for. Check with craigslist.org (be careful of scammers) and freecycle.org or to a yahoo groups research for pet groups in your area.

Answer 10

Make an account on catster.com Then where it says is this cat adoptable click the box. Some one has to contact you about the cat. Please take my word for it.

Answer 11

So, you are keeping one cat. Why don't you keep her. Cats enjoy the company of other cats. How small can that apartment be? This doesn't make sense. Sad....