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Update: Rebecca / Emeraldgreen ~ Thank you for the PMs. Got the info. I called Pam at the vet and she is on the lookout for any donations. She seemed amazed that anyone was willing to help. I told her she needed to visit Pet Talk, 'cuz we're all animal lovers and whenever possible, we try to help out.
I just spoke with Pam at Suburban Animal Clinic and she was great. She spoke with the vet and they said that we can post their information here on the forum so here it is:
Attention Pam:
Suburban Animal Clinic
101 Thorncrest Dr
Butler, PA 16002-3931
Phone: (724) 287-5289
She also asked the vet if they could accept credit card payments and they said they that could. She is keeping a detailed list of what donations are coming in and from who as well and will be updating Rebecca on a weekly basis so Rebecca can keep us informed of where the donations are at.
I tried to make a credit card donation but because our postal codes here in canada are a series of letters and numbers rather than just numbers, Pam was having a difficult time processing it. I offered to send a cheque instead. But people from the states would have no problem with using a card.
I also spoke with Pam about the fact that some of Rebecca's cats are somewhat feral and asked if they had a trap they could lend out. Pam said they spay and neuter ferals all the time and they do have a trap they lend out but it is on loan right now. She will let Rebecca know when it comes available. She also said that she will be speaking today with a local woman named Cindy who traps ferals and brings them to Suburban Animal Clinic on a regular basis and see if she would have a spare trap she could lend Rebecca.
It looks like it's all coming together!
p.s. Thank you Kuhio98 for today's donation!! :D
I know what you mean about Pam being surprised that strangers would help, she was the same way when I spoke with her. LOL She seemed really happy about it.
This is Rebecca. I know that alot of people were upset when I offered free kittens. I am going to post a request I got from someone this evening. They want to get one of my kittens before the time I said they would be ready to go. I just wanted to show you what I put my future owners through before they are allowed to take one of my precious kittens. They may not write back, but I feel that if they really would be a good cat owner, they will write back and understand my process. I wanted you guys to see that I am very selective of who takes my kittens. I have turned a few people down this week just because of what you guys told me. I look at every person as someone who may feed my kitten to a snake or their pitbull. Here is an email I got this evening. I would defintely like to come choose a kitten or even two. But you said they wouldnt be ready to leave until the 9th and I was hoping if I came out saturday the 5th that maybe I could bring it home that day. Since from where I live, its about an hour drive. But thats entirely up to you. Thanks. My reply was this: Hi, I am actually letting a kitten go this Saturday. Someone is coming over tomorrow to choose a kitten. That will leave 3 kittens. It would be great if you took two because they are so much happier when they are together. All 3 kittens are adorable. I am willing, but I need to know a little bit about your situation. Do you have kids and how old are they. Have you had kittens before? These kittens are very small, are you able to protect them from being stepped on? Do you have the finances to feed them and get any medical treatment they might need. Do you love cats with all your heart. I know this seems extreme, but I love these kittens to death. I have turned down a few people because I did not believe they could provide good homes. I want the best for these beautiful kittens. Get back to me and provide me with some information so I can tell if you could be the proud parent of a kitten. I don't want you to drive all that way and I turn you down. But if you are the right person for the job, the drive is worth the while because these kittens are such Cuties. They make me laugh all day long. Love RebeccaQuote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
This is Rebecca. Someone emailed me tonight and this is what they said "didnt see a rehoming fee. you are asking this of people i hope. We have 2 "labs" around the Pittsburgh area that LOVE free pets. please screen these people well before handing over these babies. thanks, Joanne M <local rescuer/foster>Quote:
Originally Posted by moosmom
Then a person emailed me tonight and said"
would defintely like to come choose a kitten or even two. But you said they wouldnt be ready to leave until the 9th and I was hoping if I came out saturday the 5th that maybe I could bring it home that day. Since from where I live, its about an hour drive. But thats entirely up to you. Thanks.
So everyone knows because I know that everyone is very concerned about me giving my cats away free. I replied "Hi, I am actually letting a kitten go this Saturday. Someone is coming over tomorrow to choose a kitten. That will leave 3 kittens. It would be great if you took two because they are so much happier when they are together. All 3 kittens are adorable. I am willing, but I need to know a little bit about your situation. Do you have kids and how old are they. Have you had kittens before? These kittens are very small, are you able to protect them from being stepped on? Do you have the finances to feed them and get any medical treatment they might need. Do you love cats with all your heart. I know this seems extreme, but I love these kittens to death. I have turned down a few people because I did not believe they could provide good homes. I want the best for these beautiful kittens. Get back to me and provide me with some information so I can tell if you could be the proud parent of a kitten. I don't want you to drive all that way and I turn you down. But if you are the right person for the job, the drive is worth the while because these kittens are such Cuties. They make me laugh all day long. Love Rebecca
You guys have all got me very paranoid. I am not complaining. What I have found is that everyone from everywhere is concerned. I wanted to show you the conversations I have had and how I react to them. I am definitely being extra careful about who my kittens go to. Maybe to the extent that I may not be able to get them homes because I am being so particular. I would rather have 13 cats than my kittens being abused. I love them so much. The point is this, I am doing everything I can to make sure they go to only great and fantatic homes. In my area, people don't pay for cats. There is alot of free cats. The pounds charge way to much. My job is to screen and make sure the kittens go to very loving homes. They need to go to people that love cats as much as we all do. I want you guys to know that I will not let you down. I will keep all of the kittens before I will let them go to a bad home. You have my sincere promise. I am getting scared by these emails, only because I did not realize there were so many people that could be so mean to animals. We need to find a way to stop them. I love you guys for your advice and support. Love Rebecca P.S. If I say free kittens, it seems like I either want to get them off my hands or I want to offer something beautiful for free. They were free to me. A gift from God. If I ask for money, it seems like I am trying to sell them on Ebay or something. It seems like I am putting a price on something that is priceless. Either way, I am the bad guy. I am so confused right now because of this last email to me. I need advice please! Thanks!
Hi Rebecca, you obviously love these little guys and there is no doubt about that. I think that you shouldn't worry about what it looks like to other people if you put a price on these kittens. The fact is, the sole purpose would be for their protection and nothing else. As others have mentioned in previous posts, people who are trying to round up kittens to sell to testing laboratories or to use as snake food will not pay 25.00 or even 20.00. But a person with a good heart and home who loves animals would pay this amount if they felt a connection with one of your kittens. It's also another way to ensure that they can 'afford' to raise a kitten and keep a cat. If they don't have 20.00 they probably don't have enough money to spay or neuter them and that sort of thing. In the end, it's a great way to weed out people who may not be the best people for you kittens. And, any funds you receive from the kittens could go to help the adult cats that you also love so much.
I'm not sure where you are posting the ad for them but is there a way to also post their pictures? It might help people who have good intentions to fall in love with them and be willing to pay the fee to have them.
As you said, if no one came for them because of this fee, they would have a good home with you. But it does seem like alot for you to take on, especially with all the work you're undertaking with the adult cats, not to mention your own family. Don't forget that if you can't find good homes, the Butler Humane Society takes litters of kittens for a total of 100.00 and they state on their website that they are a no kill shelter. I only mention that to you because it is one more avenue available to you. Here is the link to their website: Butler Humane Society
I will continue to pray that the most wonderful, loving families contact you to provide homes for your remaining sweeties. :)
p.s. I think you're doing a terrific job of screening potential families for the kittens!
I haven't followed this thread the entire way through but my suggestion is $25 a piece. Anyone who objects, let them go. Some hunters around here use kittens to train their hunting dogs and they also use them as target practice. Of course, I'm not saying that all hunters do this but I've had hunters here tell me this to my face, so giving them away for free or even for $5 is risky. I know, it's easy to tell others what to do when you're not in their shoes. When I was actively involved in rescue, I was down to 27 outdoor cats to find homes for before I moved and people actually said to me "Why don't you take them w/you?" Yeah, ok. As if it wasn't difficult enough to put out houses and food for all those cats. Now I'm expected to transport all of them. Where I lived at that time, it was easy to hide all those cats because I lived high on a hill away from view. But the house I live in now is in a neighborhood and I can only imagine the reception I would've gotten had I brought 27 outdoor cats and houses w/me plus my own 8 indoor cats. I would've been called a hoarder, even though the majority lived outdoors. I had every one of them altered and up to date on shots and meds before I found them homes and I did it out of pocket, so I truly can relate to your situation, Rebecca. It ain't easy. Plus you love the little critters and want what's best for all of them. I sure wish I could take one but, as I mentioned earlier, I'm maxed out on cats and money. I wish you only the best in your endeavor to find good, permanent homes for these babies.
Oh Rebecca my heart goes out to you, i can completely understand your situation,here in NZ people always offer their kittens free to a good home, it is just the standard, and until i became a member of PT i had no idea that people would use kittens for such terrible purposes,and i had never come across such a thing in NZ, however when i rescued my ellie and Nikkita, the previous owner's son joked he had taken some of their kittens for eel bait, i was sick to the stomach, and to this day i don't really know if he was being truthful or not,sadly i think it was the truth and it hurts so much to think he might do something so awful, knowing my darling ellie and nikki's nature and having rescued about 12 of their babies to a cat shelter, i feel sick everytime i think this poor excuse for a human being could even do such a disgusting thing.
You have every reason to be worried, but i think you are doing the best job ever at screening prospective owner's and really what more can you do,they are very fortunate to have you,they have a good chance of a good life, remember that, without you they would have no chance at all, but yes i can well understand you being so scared.
Luckily in NZ people don't take kittens for those awful reasons,most are genuine and just want a pet,alot won't pay because they know they can get them for nothing, it is only but a few nasty's that do the above here, thank god.
I wish you all the best ,and trust you will do an excellent job of finding loving owners for your kittens, HUGS.
Giving an update for everyone. I have homes for four kittens. Got two to go. I have found the most awesome homes . I turned away many people. I even turned away a friend and he got mad at me. I said "sorry, but I am putting you through the same credentials that I do everyone. Since you guys have let me know about people who feed their cats to snakes, lab rats, and feed to their dogs, I have been quite the "bitch". Excuse my language. A lady came over tonight and wanted me to take a kitten to her car because her kids were sick. I asked how old they were. She said two and five. I said that I was sorry, but I could not give one of my kittens to her. My reason is that my seven year old, when he was five, sprayed my kittens with lysol. They almost died. He also through them down the stairs when I was not looking. I am scared of the people who feed their cats to snakes and to their pitbulls, but I am also scared of small children. My grandchildren come over and always pick the kittens up by the necks and drag them around. I totally freak out. I am scared of snake people, pitbull people, small children, and grandchildren. My twenty year old says "mom, just get homes for the kittens" she is so upset that I turn away so many people, but I love these kittens to death. They have made me laugh to death for the last couple weeks. I have no clue how people could not like cats. I took a couple more pics this eve. I wanted to share them with you. The calico cat is so beautiful. She was a small kitten on my back porch. She grew up and came into my home through a hole in the basement. I said to my husband, "someday she is going to love me". Today she is the most awesome cat I have ever met. She was feral and I helped her to become tame. My hopes are that I can get her sisters to love me. They are the most prettiest cats. They look like cows. They are black and white. You know what amazes me about cats. As I type, one of the black and whites is going in the cat litter box. They lived outside for a big part of their lives, they went to the bathroom in gardens. Now they come inside my house and go in the cat litter box without no training whatsoever. Aren't cats beautiful? Gosh I love them so much.
In my last post the kittens and cats did not upload. Here they are. Look at the pretty calico. She was feral and today she is such a friendly cat.
Your kitties are beautiful!
You are doing a good job screening homes for your kittens. I was an adoption counselor for two years for a humane society. At first I was stunned by all the rules and fees, but after a while I realized that the whole point is to make sure they go to a forever home.
So, we did not permit kittens to go to homes with children under seven. If they wanted a cat, we would counsel them to take an older, calmer cat that could handle the children better. Or even a puppy.
Usually they would refuse the older cat. Which meant to me that even if they did get a kitten, they would lose interest in the cat when it was grown up and they might abandon it.
Stick with it and do the best you can. Good luck finding them forever homes!
Those pictures are great! The little black kitten has stolen my heart. Those eyes!!
Thank you for making sure they all go to excellent homes. I wish everyone was so careful. I think there are alot of people in the world who don't think about the fact that each kitten can and hopefully will go on to live for 15-20 years and it's a big responsibility to find them families that will love and care for them properly.
The kittens are all adorable. The last pic is priceless!
Rebecca!! You are doing are great job finding homes for the kittens!!! Do not worry about being an "- itch." You have the best interests of the kittens at heart!!! To be honest, I would never let a kitten go to a home with young children. All the cats are precious!!!!
Update on the kittens.[I][U] I have only one kitten left. You would not believe the homes I got for the kittens. They were totally amazing. It is so weird. Everyone told me that they could not find kittens anywhere including the pound. Even the pet shops were empty. This is good for me since I have another litter on the way in about 3 weeks. Don't anyone worry, I totally questioned people before I gave them a kitten. The only thing I did not do is get their DNA. LoL. Seriously, I have never met so many nice people that I gave my kittens to. That gives me hope in the human race again. I asked everyone of them if they were going to feed my kittens to snakes. They looked at me very weird. LoL. Anyway, met some great people while giving away my kittens for free.
Hey everyone, Kuhio98 donated a very large donation to the cats. I am now able to get three cats spayed next week. Thank you so much Kuhio98. You are so special. Three more to go, and I am finally finished. I have found homes for five out of six kittens. I am so grateful for my blessings. Thanks everyone. Love Rebecca :)