Quote Originally Posted by 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.
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