Free kittens need homes in Butler

[rebeccahowes]

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know what is happening on my kitten and adult cat situation. I found a vet only four miles away who works with animal friends and the ABC low cost spay and neurter program. I have asked them to send me six applications. Because I have so many cats, they will charge me 30 for each cat's physical and shots in order to get them spayed. I figure with the low cost program each cat will be taken care of for around 100. I will be able to afford one cat to get spayed in April and a very nice lady has told me that she can send 100 to the vet; therefore, that will take care of another cat. That will leave four cats. I have to move fast because I think two may have already become pregnant. I have had seven replies to kittens so far and a nice couple came by today and chose a kitten. Their cat was 16 years old and had to be put to sleep. They want a kitten for their 8 year olds birthday. I am being very careful about who I select, especially after the warning everyone gave me. Thank so much. I will update as things change. Rebecca

[Medusa]

I have to move fast because I think two may have already become pregnant.

Yes, those little buggers will do that. When I was actively involved in rescue, they multiplied so fast that I could hardly keep up. I'd no sooner get one altered then another one would show up. Two cats gave birth on my porch on the same day. I came home from work and had 7 more kittens to contend with. When I bought this house, I still had 27 outdoor cats that I had to place before I moved. What a stressful time that was! So I can definitely empathize w/you. It seems like you've got a good handle on things, though.

[Emeraldgreen]

Hi Rebecca, it sounds like you have a good plan set in place. I'm so glad that someone has offered some help to you and that you have 100.00 of your own money to go towards this.
I too would like to send a donation to the vet where you are having them fixed. As mentioned before, I don't have alot right now but I really want to contribute something because you obviously love these cats and want to stop the cycle.
Would it be okay with you if I cross posted this thread in the 'cat general' section? It might be that not everyone has seen this thread and perhaps we can generate some help towards getting your cats spayed and neutered via donations.
Could you PM me the name and address of the vet clinic you will be using? Then I will send something to them on Monday morning. And if anyone else on PT is interested in helping, could they PM you for that info too?

[rebeccahowes]

Hi Rebecca, it sounds like you have a good plan set in place. I'm so glad that someone has offered some help to you and that you have 100.00 of your own money to go towards this.
I too would like to send a donation to the vet where you are having them fixed. As mentioned before, I don't have alot right now but I really want to contribute something because you obviously love these cats and want to stop the cycle.
Would it be okay with you if I cross posted this thread in the 'cat general' section? It might be that not everyone has seen this thread and perhaps we can generate some help towards getting your cats spayed and neutered via donations.
Could you PM me the name and address of the vet clinic you will be using? Then I will send something to them on Monday morning. And if anyone else on PT is interested in helping, could they PM you for that info too?

Thanks so much for your help. Definitely feel free to cross post whereever you like. I will pm you with the name of the vet. If you feel that it is safe, I can put the name and address of the vet on PT. I have been praying for a solution to this situation for awhile and now it seems that good things are starting to happen for me and the cats. I am still waiting for the applications to be sent to me for the low cost spay program. This particular vet is going to charge me 30 a cat for the physical and shots that are required before spay and neurter can be done. I will have enough money to at least get the six cats their physicals and shots so they will be ready to be spayed or neurted as money permits. Thanks so much for everyone caring. I did want to ask if anyone can tell me what to do about the two females that just recently became pregnant. Can they still get spayed? I have never dealt with this situation before and was unsure what to do. Thanks everyone. Rebecca

[Catlady711]

You'd have to ask the particular vet that's doing the surgery what their policy is on pregnant spays.

Some will do them anytime but charge extra (takes longer and is more of a pain for the vet to do).

Some will do them and charge extra but only until a certain point in the pregnancy then they refuse to do them after that time.

Some vets outright refuse to do them at all. It would totally depend on what this vets policy is.

[kuhio98]

Vet name? Phone number? Address?

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.

[Emeraldgreen]

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!!
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.