Looking for a no-kill shelter

[momcat]

Hi PT friends! Soncat and I need to find a no-kill shelter in the Mercer County area of New Jersey. There's a little kitten on our street, an adorable little gray and black tabby no more than 2 or 3 months old. About a week ago I saw the kitten for the first time as a bunch of kids were chasing him. Fortunately the kids left him alone when I told them to stop. By the time I came inside and got a can of food for him, the little one was gone.

This morning I was waiting for a friend to pick me up for church and there he was at our gate! I was able to give him a can of cat food that he literally inhaled. Soncat went out to make sure the dog next door didn't chase him away from the food, the baby ate the entire can! I feel better knowing the kitten has a tummy full of decent cat food.

Unfortunately we can't keep him. This poor little one won't survive here because of heavy traffic, stray dogs, and other dangers of being in the city. We want this cutie to have a chance for a furever home and a life filled with love. We don't know where he is now so our plan is to try and get him into Groucho's carrier if he comes by again then call for help. Problem is we're afraid to call animal control because we're afraid they'll put him down.

Any suggestions or help that will give this baby a chance will be greatly appreciated by Soncat, me, and of course this beautiful kitten.

[Karen]

Do either of you have a garage or somewhere he could be confined and safe while you find a place for him? Does he seem human-freindly? Maybe he's a lost kitten ... have there been any notices around? At that age, I am sure he is cute as a button, and the sooner he can get somewhere and be socialized more, the better!

[catmandu]

I Dont Think That Animal Control Would Put Down A Kitten That Young Unless He Had An Obvious Illness That Would Prevent His Adoption.
The Sad Thing Is Thatan Older Cat Would Be Pts To Make Room For The Little One. We Are Praying That You Can Find A Safe Spot For That Lost Soul.

[AbbyMom]

Momcat

Call Animal Control and ask their policy. Where we live, the rescue groups come in and take from Animal Control pickups and they always take kittens, unless they are FIV/FeLV+. This is the best way to get him a loving home--through the rescue groups.

Also, Animal Control normally holds for at least a week so an owner can come forward. If for some reason no rescue group took him in, you could go back and get him.

Good luck and thanks for caring!

[phesina]

Take a look at the Tabby's Place web site (http://www.tabbysplace.org/). That is a no-kill shelter in Ringoes, NJ. I don't know NJ very well so I don't know how close that is to you. But they could probably help you, perhaps even take the kitten, at least give you ideas of other things you might do and places and people you might check with.

Here's other contact information from their web site:

Tabby's Place
1100 US Highway 202
Ringoes, NJ 08551

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 908 237-5300
Fax: 908 237-5311

God bless you. Best wishes with rescuing this dear baby.

Pat

[Catty1]

Check this place too! It's the one I see most on Google!

http://www.petrescueofmercer.org/aboutus.asp