Free kittens need homes in Butler

[rebeccahowes]

I have six beautiful and playful kittens that are free to good homes. Pics available.

[moosmom]

Never EVER say "free" because you'll get all sorts of whackjobs looking for fighting bait, research laboratories, etc. ALWAYS charge an adoption fee, even if it's only $25 as most labs won't pay.

[Medusa]

A double AMEN! to what Moosmom said!

[jenluckenbach]

Snake food! YUP! People with large snakes grab up "FREE kittens". BEWARE!

[kb2yjx]

Please get the mother cat spayed!! There are too many cats that need homes, and too many are put to sleep because there are not enough homes!!

[rebeccahowes]

In reply to everyones negative response, #1, I would love to get my cats spayed, but I have six cats that need spayed or neutred, all homeless cats that came off the streets. I could of let them starve or freeze to death, but I really love animals and could not do that to them. I have five small children that I am having a hard time keeping them fed and clothed. But we manage by the grace of God. I wish with all my heart that I had enough money to rush all of my cats to the vets this very moment. The vets that I called in my town charge approximately $150.00 per cat. This is why there is so many unspayed cats running around our city. I offer free kittens because some people cannot afford to pay 25.00 for a kitten. I have turned people away because, after talking to them, I could tell they did not have my kittens best interests in their hearts. I have a gift of seeing into people's hearts. I am so ashamed of the responses I received this eve. You guys or gals are very judgmental. I can only imagine how you felt about Tiger Ranch. I am a person who gives my heart and soul to my children and cats. I have very awesome adult cats in my home that were homeless with nowhere to go. My neighbors hate cats, the people two doors down feed any stray cats they can find to their dog, and I am only supposed to have two cats and if my landlord finds out I have more, I will become homeless myself. A true cat lover helps any cat that needs a home regardless of whether they can afford to spay or neuter their unwanted and desparate cat. I called the pound to help me and they charge $100.00 to take in a stray cat. I have met people who told me to take the kittens to a creek and drown them. I have had the police tell me that I am not allowed to leave out food for strays or I will be fined. For the people who were so rude regarding my post, why don't you spend your energy on helping anyone who is willing to take time for animals instead of criticizing people who really care. My offer still stands: Free kittens to good homes!!! Rebecca

[rebeccahowes]

Never EVER say "free" because you'll get all sorts of whackjobs looking for fighting bait, research laboratories, etc. ALWAYS charge an adoption fee, even if it's only $25 as most labs won't pay.

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 Rebecca

[rebeccahowes]

Never EVER say "free" because you'll get all sorts of whackjobs looking for fighting bait, research laboratories, etc. ALWAYS charge an adoption fee, even if it's only $25 as most labs won't pay.

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>

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!

[Emeraldgreen]

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!

[Medusa]

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.

[carole]

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.

[kuhio98]

Rebecca ~ I sent you a PM.

[Bsummer]

I have six beautiful and playful kittens that are free to good homes. Pics available.

HI! I live in Butler, PA and I saw that you have kittens for free(rebecca). Are there any female kittens still available? You can respond to me at [email protected]. I created a pettalk username so I could respond to your post. TY!

[Catty1]

Bsummer....welcome to Pet Talk!

However, if you look in the upper left hand corner of posts here, you will find the date that the post was made, and that the one you replied to is about a year old. Probably the kittens aren't kittens any more...

[Spawner31]

I'm interested in a kitten please