Here is the ad I just found this morning on craigslist:
Maine Coon Adult Female Cat Declawed and Spayed (Millheim)
Someone abandoned a beautiful Maine Coon adult cat outside our apartment in Millheim. At the time, her fur was pure black, but in the past couple months, since we got her, she has turned partially silver. We have been unsuccessful at locating the owner, and will be moving in a month, and were hoping to find her a new home before the move. She is super-sweet and loving, and would make a perfect pet for someone with children. She is very calm around children, cats, and dogs.
She is not a mouser or ratter, as she is declawed in the front, and should not be allowed to run loose. She cannot defend herself from aggressive animals or people. She walks distinctively like a drunkard, the vet says this is permanent, but doesn't interfere with her life. I am providing to the new owner:
1. a large, low-rise catbox she is accustomed to.
2. New bag of her favorite food
3. Water and food dishes (she eats slowly throughout the day and should have constant access to food and water.)
This is an e-mail I just sent to the person who is moving:
Hi,
I saw your ad on craigslist and I was wondering if the vet said that she has Cerebellar Hypoplasia which makes a cat walk funny.
I forward your post on to a pet talk website I belong to and also to a ragdoll rescue since she is probably CH figured they might be able to help.
I hope you don't mind me doing that but I'd like to see her get a home especially since her owners most likely turned her loose. Do you have her indoors right now with you?
Also, I used to rescue cats occasionally it still happens but I'm out of room right now and I use an adoption application for people who are interested in adopting cats from me just to insure that they are going to a good home.
I've heard cases before and I'm not trying to scare you but make you aware of what does happen sometimes, I've never had it happen to me yet but I'm always careful, I've read online in several newspapers that when someone offers a cat for free, there are certain people who fit the bill and they come and get the free kittens, cats, or whatever the animal is and either sell it to a lab where the cat will be stuck in a cage for the rest of it's life or they will use it as bait in a dog fight or something. I've always used this application and I usually do make the person provide me with 3 references whether it's another family member, boss, co-worker but always at least 1 vet reference so I can call to make sure their current pets are keep up to date.
There are times where I just know the person will probably be a good care taker and I just have them fill out an adoption application without a fee but I figured I'd give you this advice because I was told this advice when I tried to give away kittens not realizing what could happen to them.
If you have a picture of her I'd love to see one so that way I can post a picture up on this pet talk website I belong to. Also, did the vet say how old she might be?
Thank you,
Melissa
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