How difficult to rehome a kitten?

gadgetman · 11-05-2008, 22:14

SWMBO and I are looking to get a kitten.

Rather than buy, we thought about rehoming and supporting the local animal charities.

But they make it so hard. You never own the kitten, we can take back at any time, you must have 2 blah blah.

If anyone knows of kittens near Northampton, so long as they're not £100's let me know.

anonymouse · 11-05-2008, 22:27

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

SWMBO and I are looking to get a kitten.

Rather than buy, we thought about rehoming and supporting the local animal charities.

But they make it so hard. You never own the kitten, we can take back at any time, you must have 2 blah blah.

If anyone knows of kittens near Northampton, so long as they're not £100's let me know.

Jeepers - didn't know they were that strict.

We got two, 12 yrs ago, from RSPCA but there were no stipulations then that I can remember.

Maybe look in local adverts, ask friends.

gadgetman · 11-05-2008, 22:30

Friends are on the look out, but people are asking pedigree money for common moggy varieties.

Perhaps I should start breeding some myself!

anonymouse · 11-05-2008, 22:32

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Friends are on the look out, but people are asking pedigree money for common moggy varieties.

Crazy

Good luck with your search - wouldn't be without our two

runboy · 12-05-2008, 12:31

We got a rehomer recently and the charity we went to were ok. They brought the cat round to us so they could check the place was ok, then they popped back a week later to see if we were happy and collect their donation. The only promise we had to make was that if we couldn't look after the cat in the future that it goes back to them.

tdirob · 12-05-2008, 12:38

my parents have got their last few kittens from local farmers for free or very cheap. We were offered one recently from a friend in young farmers. If you know any farmer folk in the area, it could be worth asking unless you're after a particular breed or pedigree...

Lady Elanore · 12-05-2008, 12:44

Look on the bright side. If your kitten was to savagely attack the neighbours leaving them in hospital for instance, at least you wouldn’t be the owners of the beast and could get it returned to the Shelter.

My mum has had cats for many years and every one of them has adopted her. Some have been semi-wild and been looking for food and warmth and 2 seem to have had owners, but run away from home around Bonfire night time. The end result is we always have a cat or 2 back at home.

KenONeill · 12-05-2008, 13:52

Who are the charity in question?

I don't think my friends have had any issues (other than them wanting to do a few checkup home visits) with the Cats' Protection League.

The main thing to watch is getting the sort(s) of cat you want. One of theirs loves attention, even asking to be first to get combed because he likes it, and the other's not too bothered by people at all, except at meal times.

Lady Elanore · 12-05-2008, 14:10

If you follow my mothers philosophy, then……………………………….

‘‘Build a catflap and they will come…………..’’

Honestly it does work (well in my Mums case it does). Cats that have run away from home recognise the flap and seem to know/smell if you are catless and therefore need a cat to fulfil your life.

Lance · 12-05-2008, 14:12

Gadget

Not sure where you are exactly, however there are almost always adverts in the 'Pet City' store on the Riverside Retail Park looking for homes for kittens.

Not sure it's called pet city anymore but the set up is the same.

Lance

KenONeill · 12-05-2008, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

If you follow my mothers philosophy, then……………………………….

‘‘Build a catflap and they will come…………..’’

Honestly it does work (well in my Mums case it does). Cats that have run away from home recognise the flap and seem to know/smell if you are catless and therefore need a cat to fulfil your life.

Your mum live in, or at least on the edge of, open country, doesn't she (based on the Red Kite shots you once posted)? I think I'd get all

or none

of the local cats if I tried that!

Lady Elanore · 12-05-2008, 15:10

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Originally Posted by KenONeill

Your mum live in, or at least on the edge of, open country, doesn't she (based on the Red Kite shots you once posted)? I think I'd get all

or none

of the local cats if I tried that!

Yes she does. I think her current cat (Sid) was found frightened and disorientated the day after Bonfire night

. He was obviously well cared for and a real ‘house cat’ but had no tags or chip on him. My mum thinks he ran away from his original home during the explosions as he has a huge fear of fireworks, even more so than most animals, but fell on his feet with adopting my mother. Most pampered cat in Britain I think

Sid

.

anonymouse · 12-05-2008, 15:20

Cor, supacute Sid

Sam
Sam.jpg

Suzie
Suzie Chair.jpg

Both taken a few years ago. Suzie not wearing as well

as Sam though we got both at 6 weeks old.

KenONeill · 12-05-2008, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

Yes she does. I think her current cat (Sid) was found frightened and disorientated the day after Bonfire night

. He was obviously well cared for and a real ‘house cat’ but had no tags or chip on him. My mum thinks he ran away from his original home during the explosions as he has a huge fear of fireworks, even more so than most animals, but fell on his feet with adopting my mother. Most pampered cat in Britain I think

Sid

.

Ah cute.

The one I was talking about who loves being combed has also been seen sitting and watching Ne'erday fireworks. Yes, it's odd for a cat to do that, but just proves my view that all cats are individuals.

ric04vrs · 12-05-2008, 17:24

i got mine from the RSPCA in January, had a questionairre to fill in , but wasn't really a problem , £10 deposit , then £27 when collected , its flea'd , neutered and cat flu jabs done , so the price is quite reasonable

Lance · 12-05-2008, 18:09

Gadget

Being the good citizen that I am, I just went to Riverside and noted the following number for you...07900082337. There were 2 lots of kittens linked to this number.

1 lot at at a bargain £40 & the 2nd at £100, however they had a fancy name.

There were others, however they were £295 each, Persian rag dolls or something??

The phone number said any 0800 or with-held numbers will not be answered.

Lance

Hedge · 12-05-2008, 18:11

I rehomed 2 cats 3 years ago from Battersea.
I basically filled in a form, had a brief interview where I explained I had a cat previously and that was it.
Picked my 2 moggies a couple of weeks later and that was it.

Fizz

& Gizz

I would have thought either Cats Protection or RSPCA would have been best.

Good Luck.

Lady Elanore · 12-05-2008, 18:39

Yay to cats

Dogs are great too though

Lance · 12-05-2008, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

Yay to cats

No no no......we have a dog and two cats......the cats drive me mad

Whilst I wish them no harm, I do wish they'd go live somewhere else.

Love the dog though!!

youngsyd · 12-05-2008, 19:15

We got our two from the local Cat Protection League.

We got a brother and sister, there great i think we had to give a donation.

Thats about it.

Saffron & Amber.

Ginners as you may have guessed from there names!

Lady Elanore · 12-05-2008, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Lance

No no no......we have a dog and two cats......the cats drive me mad

Whilst I wish them no harm, I do wish they'd go live somewhere else.

Love the dog though!!

Hmmmmmm now where did I hear of a guy who wanted a couple of cats?????????

If they are young……….

gadgetman · 12-05-2008, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Lance

Gadget

Being the good citizen that I am, I just went to Riverside and noted the following number for you...07*********. There were 2 lots of kittens linked to this number.

1 lot at at a bargain £40 & the 2nd at £100, however they had a fancy name.

There were others, however they were £295 each, Persian rag dolls or something??

The phone number said any 0800 or with-held numbers will not be answered.

Lance

Many thanks Lance, you're a star.

Not far from Riverside (well, East Northants). I've also contacted Cats protection too. They havent any yet, but have taken details.

Edit, just been reminded by SWMBO that her nephew, he's 2 1/2, somehow has named pet city "Pets R toys". Obv we tell him thats not the case, but the stares we get sometimes

Lance · 12-05-2008, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

Hmmmmmm now where did I hear of a guy who wanted a couple of cats?????????

If they are young……….

Ms E

My better half and my daughter would kill me if I were to donate them elsewhere.......I'm really not that brave

Lance

gadgetman · 14-05-2008, 22:58

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gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,400 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 117 Times in 110 Posts	How difficult to rehome a kitten? SWMBO and I are looking to get a kitten. Rather than buy, we thought about rehoming and supporting the local animal charities. But they make it so hard. You never own the kitten, we can take back at any time, you must have 2 blah blah. If anyone knows of kittens near Northampton, so long as they're not £100's let me know. __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

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gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,400 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 117 Times in 110 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? Friends are on the look out, but people are asking pedigree money for common moggy varieties. Perhaps I should start breeding some myself! __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

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Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,090 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 230 Times in 139 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? Look on the bright side. If your kitten was to savagely attack the neighbours leaving them in hospital for instance, at least you wouldn’t be the owners of the beast and could get it returned to the Shelter. My mum has had cats for many years and every one of them has adopted her. Some have been semi-wild and been looking for food and warmth and 2 seem to have had owners, but run away from home around Bonfire night time. The end result is we always have a cat or 2 back at home. __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

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KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,165 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 558 Times in 546 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? Who are the charity in question? I don't think my friends have had any issues (other than them wanting to do a few checkup home visits) with the Cats' Protection League. The main thing to watch is getting the sort(s) of cat you want. One of theirs loves attention, even asking to be first to get combed because he likes it, and the other's not too bothered by people at all, except at meal times.

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Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,090 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 230 Times in 139 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? If you follow my mothers philosophy, then………………………………. ‘‘Build a catflap and they will come…………..’’ Honestly it does work (well in my Mums case it does). Cats that have run away from home recognise the flap and seem to know/smell if you are catless and therefore need a cat to fulfil your life. __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

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Lance Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NORTHANTS UK Posts: 1,198 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? Gadget Not sure where you are exactly, however there are almost always adverts in the 'Pet City' store on the Riverside Retail Park looking for homes for kittens. Not sure it's called pet city anymore but the set up is the same. Lance

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anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,450 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 152 Thanked 258 Times in 192 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? Cor, supacute Sid Sam Sam.jpg Suzie Suzie Chair.jpg Both taken a few years ago. Suzie not wearing as well as Sam though we got both at 6 weeks old. __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein Last edited by anonymouse; 12-05-2008 at 15:26.

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Lance Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NORTHANTS UK Posts: 1,198 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? Gadget Being the good citizen that I am, I just went to Riverside and noted the following number for you...07900082337. There were 2 lots of kittens linked to this number. 1 lot at at a bargain £40 & the 2nd at £100, however they had a fancy name. There were others, however they were £295 each, Persian rag dolls or something?? The phone number said any 0800 or with-held numbers will not be answered. Lance

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Hedge FORE!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,052 Members Car: Shanks Pony Thanks: 45 Thanked 74 Times in 71 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? I rehomed 2 cats 3 years ago from Battersea. I basically filled in a form, had a brief interview where I explained I had a cat previously and that was it. Picked my 2 moggies a couple of weeks later and that was it. Fizz & Gizz I would have thought either Cats Protection or RSPCA would have been best. Good Luck. __________________

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Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,090 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 230 Times in 139 Posts	Re: How difficult to rehome a kitten? Yay to cats Dogs are great too though __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

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