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Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Mon Aug 29, '05 1:16am PST  I have wonderful animals and don't regret at all taking them in. Yes it can be costly, but it is well worth the price. I have considered what I am going to do when I move but either way, my animals will come with me. They will be with me for the rest of their lives. When you choose to adopt an animal, that's a responsibility you need to uphold for the rest of the animals life. There is no good excuse for giving up an animal. Moving, having a baby, and allergies are pathetic excuses and anger me so. There are very many pet friendly homes that are very affordable. Adopting an animal is much like having a child. You need to nurture them, give them lots of love, hugs and kisses, and play with them. I don't see why having a baby would be an excuse to give up a so called "loved" pet. Allergies is one of the top excuses to give up an animal. After a long period of time with an animal you all of a sudden develop allergies or someone in your family does that has lived with them for many years? I don't see how that makes any sense. Either way, when adopting an animl, you take on the responsibility of giving them a home for life, not just a home for a few years and then throw them away. Most people say, "They'll get a home, she's cute" but the reality is, most of them don't. There are so many cats in shelters today that many of the older ones must be euthanized because their owner couldn't find the time or couldn't make the money to care for them any longer. It's pitiful really. It has happened many times even in my family when a brother or sister would surrender their pet to a shelter because they didn't want to deal with it any longer. My sister surrendered a purebred Pitbull to our shelter which has a high kill rate for Pitbulls because they are "unsafe" and sure enough, he was scheduled for euthanasia the day after they dropped him off. Needless to say we agreed to take him in if they were to get him from the shelter. He was stolen a little while later and we don't know what's become of him since then. The reality is folks, there aren't enough homes for the cats in this world, or animals for that matter. If you are seriously thinking about getting a cat, think down the line 2 years from now, 10 years from now and ask yourself, are you equipped to handle it? Are you ready for a family member that should be your life companion? Do your research, think about it. Giving a cat a chance at life is great, but giving them a chance for a life with you forever is even better. [notify]

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Mon Aug 29, '05 1:01am PST  I have had allergies to all animal fur my entire life but have 2 dogs, 2 cats and a ferret. Keeping the house clean and the animals clean as well is a big help with the dander situation but not with the fur. Since I am allergic to fur, and allergy season comes along I am miserable at times but I also take Claritin. It helps out a lot with my allergy problems. As for your parents not wanting the cats, i'm not sure I see the problem with them staying in your private room. My animals are in my room at times and they love it in here. My room is very cat and dog friendly with many toys around for them to play with and cozy beds for them to lay in. My ferret stays in a comfortable cage with his favorite blanket to sleep on. It's a matter of keeping things calm and collected if they stay in your parents home with you. I'm sure with a slight talking to between you and your parents they will let you keep the animals in your room. Two cats is nothing compared to the 8 animals that are in this home as of now. I am an animal lover and if I lived in Chicago I would definitely offer to foster the cats for you until you found a place of your own. I'm glad to help out any way I can but unfortunately I live in Florida and that's a long way off. I really do hope you are allowed to keep your fur-babies. Good luck with everything and I hope it all works out for the best! [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Needs loving homes in Orlando Florida

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Mon Aug 29, '05 12:48am PST  Oh yes definitely. I have offered to volunteer at their agency any time they need it. I will be calling tomorrow to check up on the kittens to see how they are holding up. Hopefully I will be able to see them one last time before they go to new homes, if not i'm glad they're getting homes where they will be loved no matter if they have an accident or not. I volunteer at our local shelter as well whenever I can. I like to help out in the community with animals, and i'm glad someone helped me out for a change. Animals mean the world to me, no matter who they belong to or what their issue is. They all deserve a chance and I hope I have given it to the kittens as well as other animals that I have helped socialize and foster. Thankfully, I was offered some help with the kittens when I most needed it. I hated to leave them behind and if it were up to me i'd keep them all but I knew I couldn't. It wouldn't be fair to me, the people I live with, or the kittens. The agency has also offered me a job as I have experience cleaning kennels, working with animals, and dog training. It is a little far away but hopefully I can find some means or transportation out to their facility to spend all of my time focusing on the loving animals at their store. I will let everyone know how the kittens are doing once I get word. Thanks so much for you kind words and support through this tiring and hard time. [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Feral Cats....Is there a good solution?

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Sat Aug 27, '05 4:42pm PST  I have heard about cat hunting. I think it is extremely cruel to hunt any animal. Some do it for sporting purposes, some do it for fur, some do it for food, and any other reasons they can come up with to kill an innocent living being. There are many feral cats in the area I reside in, many with tipped ears. These cats are feral that have been spayed/neutered and set free by the shelters. I think this is great, they are still getting a chance to live. No matter what there are going to be dangers for any animal whether they live in a home or out on the streets. Animals can get out of a fence, get loose from a leash, can get into a fight with another animal, the list goes on. You can't protect them all from the dangers in this world. It's people doing this, not the animals. It's not their fault that they are roaming the streets. I brought in a feral cat that had a tipped ear a couple of years back and she was warming up to me. Unfortunately she got outside, my neighbor set a live trap for her and she was caught. They took her to the humane society and she was set free somewhere and I was to never see her again. They tend to set them free in heavily wooded areas to try to avoid the dangers of society but you can't. I know as long as I watch my animals closely nothing will happen to them, but there is always that slight chance that they could get loose and get hit by a car or even be abused by another human. Killing them to protect them is no way to go about things. You can't protect anyone from anything. It's impossible the way the world is today. [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Needs loving homes in Orlando Florida

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Sat Aug 27, '05 4:33pm PST  Thankfully I have had a little help. A rescue organization (no kill) came forward and offered to help me out with two of the kittens. I brought them into their store yesterday. It was horrible leaving them there. I felt like a cruel person for doing such a thing but they got their shots right away, got their spay appointments made up, and got dewormed again. I had them dewormed 2 weeks ago and got rid of their upper respiratory infection. I am going to call on Monday to see how they're doing and possibly one may be adopted. Fanny now named Yummy is going with my sister on her birthday on the 30th. Me and her both are going to get Yummy spayed and her male cat neutered. I am so thankful that these kittens are going to get a chance at a great life and maybe I had something to do with that. At least I know their mother will be with me for years and years to come. [notify]

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Wed Aug 24, '05 7:01pm PST  I have had the same problems at one point in time. I rescued a pregnant cat that had kittens. Originally I was only going to keep her but I saw one of her babies (the runt) and nursed him back to health as he was very sick. I was looking for a home for him and realized that I just couldn't do it. She had 4 babies and I just had to keep him. I was a little wary because we have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a ferret but one more couldn't hurt right? Now he's a part of the family and will be with me forever and always. He has brightened up the house with his playful ways and his mischief. I know now that if I tried to give him up, I wouldn't be able to. I think if they find you, if they latch onto your heart and you latch onto theirs then it's meant to be no matter what obstacles you may face. Keeping the kitty you rescued would be great. He seems to have warmed up to you and will bring you so much joy. [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Am I crazy?!?!?!

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Wed Aug 24, '05 7:00pm PST  I have had the same problems at one point in time. I rescued a pregnant cat that had kittens. Originally I was only going to keep her but I saw one of her babies (the runt) and nursed him back to health as he was very sick. I was looking for a home for him and realized that I just couldn't do it. She had 4 babies and I just had to keep him. I was a little wary because we have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a ferret but one more couldn't hurt right? Now he's a part of the family and will be with me forever and always. He has brightened up the house with his playful ways and his mischief. I know now that if I tried to give him up, I wouldn't be able to. I think if they find you, if they latch onto your heart and you latch onto theirs then it's meant to be no matter what obstacles you may face. Keeping the kitty you rescued would be great. He seems to have warmed up to you and will bring you so much joy. [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Needs loving homes in Orlando Florida

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Wed Aug 24, '05 11:39am PST  I am starting to get worried about two of the babies. Two have found homes but two have not. They are very sweet, loveable and just like a kitten should be but nobody seems to want them. Poor babies. I feel really bad for them because they're so sweet and they are great candidates for adoption. Thank you for your wonderful post by the way. I really appreciate it. I hope she finds a loving home as well. [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Needs loving homes in Orlando Florida

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Wed Aug 24, '05 12:20am PST  Yes, the return was hard for me but was not at all for her. She was very happy to be back with her siblings. When she got in the door she was all hugs and kisses. Lovely little kitten. Also, I know getting them spayed is something that must be done to prevent future litters with them or even the mother. The cost is going to be a strain in my wallet but if it keeps them healthy and happy and prevents future litters that may or may not find homes then it's well worth it. [notify]

Member Since 03/25/2005 Other posts by this user     Purred: Sun Aug 21, '05 7:27pm PST  I have had a similar problem with my brother that has threatened to hurt my animals in the past. He has thrown them outside, removing their collars, and I contacted the animal cruelty division of my humane society. They said unless he actually harms the animals, nothing can be done. They specifically told me to keep them out of his way so he doesn't harm them. They told me to confine them to my bedroom. I wasn't having that. They live here just as much as he does and I wasn't going to confine them somewhere specific to satisfy him. They are out and about every day and if he comes near them he gets an earful. I have the card of a woman at our Police Department that has befriended me and said if he does anything to call her and she'll take him in. Good good situation for me. As for you, it's hard to say. The cat does not belong to you no but you have the best intentions. I do not condone thievery at all but I believe it is necessary in this situation. They have threated the animals life so obviously they do not love her. I say get her out of there as soon as you can. Also, taking her near their departure date is sheer brilliance I must say. If I were going to get her out of a bad situation, that is exactly when I would do it. The only problem is they will most likely get another cat when she is gone. Unfortunately, you can't do anything about that and neither can anyone else but you have the power to do something about it now. I say you snatch that kitty asap and stash her away where she will be safe. That is the only way to save her life because obviously, the cat has it in for them. She hates them and wants to be rid of them once and for all. You'd be doing her a huge favor. If I were in the situation even though I am all about being honest and trustworthy, I would take her in a snap. She doesn't deserve what she's getting so i'd take it into my own hands and do something about it. [notify]

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