I'm on a mission...

[moosmom]

A friend of mine from work is looking for a kitty companion for his Grandma's (deceased) 12 year old cat. I've been searching high and low and stopped by the Humane Society this morning to just "look" (yeah right )

To say there are MANY kittens is an understatement. They have older cats with "free to good home" on their paperwork. While my friend Kitty, the director of adoptions at the HS, said that she would waive the $90 fee in a heartbeat, she told me she'd get called on the carpet for it. I found the most adorable white and orange male that looks like he's got oriental in him. He's a real spitfire!! Above him was an 8 month old Maine Coon mix with one eye (from a birth defect) that is the sweetest thing.

I cannot get this girl out of my mind. I've got a call into Kitty to see about her. If not, I'll have to keep looking.

What is wrong with people??? One "excuse" was that the cat kept wanting to sleep with the baby. DUH!!! Does the baby's room have a...
DOOR?? Ever heard of a...

BABYGATE?????

UGH!!!!

I had to leave. It was far too depressing. Besides, in my financial state right now, I can't afford anymore than I already have, and I don't think Mark would be happy.

I can dream, can't I???

[momcat]

Hi Moosmom! How do we convince people that cats are not a danger to babies? I think it's good for a child to grow up with a pet as long as the child is taught care and respect for the pet right from jump street. Sure kittens are cute and lots of fun to have around. But senior cats are just as much fun and they're affectionate beyond belief. With lots of love and proper care an older cat is something special. When the time comes, I won't hesitate to go for an adult kitty in need of a safe home, care, and a healthy dose of spoiling. Good luck on your mission! I often tell folks in search of a kitty not to overlook the older ones, they're extra special!

[CalliesMom]

People come up with the lamest excuses to get rid of their animals. Believe me, I've heard every single one when it comes to family members. I refuse to take on any animal unless it is for the rest of the animal's life. I love my kitties like they are children; one can see that just by walking into the house and seeing the pictures of my cats, their toys, and cat trees.

I know it is hard to not take home every beautiful cat at the shelters. I torture myself by searching Pet Finder but I realize I have more than enough animals at this point. 3 is enough for me!

[CultureJunky]

It is very annoying when you see situations like that, when I got Jack & SUnny from Cat's protection, there were loads of cats that said 'my mum couldn't look after me and the new baby' and i was like, yeah cause cats are just soooooooo hard to look after aren't they. it's quite obvious for these kinds of people that once they have a human baby the cat loses it's appeal.
It's just so cruel on the cats , grrrrrrr it makes me so angry.

[catmandu]

And the thing is that once these Babies start walking, and being independent, that they are not as loved and cared for either.
There are so many children in this area, who are sent out to play, while the parents drink beer or watch TV.
Careless Pet and Children Guardians dont care for anyone but themselves.

[Sonia59]

I understand what you mean. Each time a new cat arrives to the shelter where I help, I ask where the kitty comes from and why he is here...each time I get angry! The reasons are always so stupid!

On the other hand I also see nice "fairy tales" and well ending stories. For example last week, a 8-year old kitty who had a hard life so far (she was very skinny, full of parasites, pregnant as every year, and belonged to a guy that could not take care of her) was adopted by a woman. I always thought it would be hard to find her a home because people are usually not interested in adult cats, so when I new that I was so happy! And the nice thing is that this woman adopted the cat for her mother who is 93 years old and has to go living in a house for old people. She was allowed to bring an animal if she already had it before she arrives, but unfortunately her 13-year old cat unexpectedly died! So the daughter tried to find very quickly a new cat so that nobody notices it's not the same cat ! And Minnie was adopted! She loves napping on people's lap, so I guess she will now be a lap cat for an old lady, being loved, fed and pet all day long. What a dream for Minnie! And the daughter said that we should not worry if her mother deceases, she will continue taking care of Minnie, as she would have done for the 13-year old cat! Happy end!

It's a pity we live far from each other because Minnie has a daughter (4-years old) who was rescued in the same time. She is very sweet and would also have a perfect life with an old person