Help in new jersey

[AvaJoy]

I know of a woman with 3 children that is looking for an older declawed cat to adopt, but doesn't want to pay an adoption fee. Should she contact this group about Rita? If so I will need contact info to call and give her. She is in Bordentown, NJ which is Burlington County. I don't know where Phillipsburg is, and she may not want to travel far. Thanks.

[moosmom]

If she doesn't want to pay an adoption fee, I'm sure she's not going to want to pay for gas and travel.

I'd question this adoption if I were you. I have a feeling she's been turned down by other rescue organizations. If she can't afford an adoption fee, she's not going to be able to afford vet bills, etc. Especially with 3 kids.

[AvaJoy]

Let's not be so quick to judge. I do not know this woman, and have only spoken to her on the phone a couple of times. The going rate around here to adopt a cat is about $80.00. Simply because someone may balk at paying that much does not necessarily mean they do not have the resources to keep a cat fed and healthy. And of course, financial status is no indication of the love someone has to offer.

[moosmom]

Simply because someone may balk at paying that much does not necessarily mean they do not have the resources to keep a cat fed and healthy

I don't know about your vet, but last I knew, my vet takes Visa, American Express and Master Card. Love don't pay the vet bills.

What if an emergency comes along and the cat needs a vet. I'm sorry. But I've been in rescue a long time and have seen SO many cats get dumped because they "can't afford" to get them the medical help they've been promised, as a responsible pet owner.

[AvaJoy]

Love DOESN'T pay the vet bills . . . no kidding!

I've been doing rescue for a long time as well, and just thought I'd help a cat find a home before the foreclosure happens, now only two days away.

I'm being reminded of why I rarely ever participate in these threads.

[Catty1]

AvaJoy - everyone's experience is different. Please don't let those differences keep you from participating here and helping those two dear cats.

Any news on the lady who is interested, or other homes for them?

I am up in Canada, in an apartment with 2 cats - I can't help with transport or anything. But there are people here who can and do.

I hope you hear back from this lady.

hugs
Candace

[AvaJoy]

Thanks for your support, Candace. I left a voice mail for the woman but have yet to hear back from her. She may have already adopted a cat, as I had given her several leads before I read about this urgent need to place Rita and Lily. I will post again if this works out, and thanks so much again for your kind words.