Topic: Wanted - Cat or Kitten in need of a New Home - Salisbury (Read 37012 times)

kitty778 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 06, 2009, 19:17:16 PM »

Hi. I have been contacted by Siamese cat rescue about a Siamese who has been living as a stray and is currently in Chippenham. Her foster mum would be pleased for me to take her - she is about 8 years old. However, I don't drive and the lady is not confident of driving the 35 miles from her to me.

Can anyone offer assistance/suggestions? I will check back here later tonight.

Thanks

kitty778 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 05, 2009, 00:19:43 AM »

I have sent an e-mail about Florence & Sophia on the first link!

I don't drive, so going to view these places is tricky - it's made me want to win the lottery so I can set up my own cat rescue nearer to Salisbury!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #39 on:** October 05, 2009, 00:09:16 AM »

Have you tried these rescues in Wiltshire? (I live in Wiltshire by the way - near Chippenham.

)

http://www.catsactiontrust.org.uk/ (Tortie and Ginny look nice

)

http://www.cat-rescue1.co.uk/

http://wootton.cats.org.uk/index.asp

http://www.rspcanorthwilts.org.uk/

kitty778 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:22:33 PM »

I so miss my catty cuddles!

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #37 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:17:20 PM »

the only good thing is that there are very few Russian Blue studs around, and she is not pure RB anyway, so I doubt anyone will be able to make money from her

if she can be seen in her current home, and seems to be healthy, I expect she would make a good pet for you, though it sounds as if she may not be particularly affectionate

kitty778 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:16:29 PM »

I just get the feeling she's not being honest. Why does a 3yr old cat all of a suddenly need to be removed from a situation where she doesn't get on with the other animals?

Or is that more common than I'd think?

On a different note, has anyone any here any experience with Purr Love Cat Rescue?

sheryl · « **Reply #35 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:12:49 PM »

Papers or not - it sounds to me as if that little one could really do with being taken out of that situation and into a loving home !! How can the stoopid woman offer her free and then expect some BYB not to use her as a breeding machine.

Can anyone help this little one???

kitty778 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:00:06 PM »

I was just contacted by a stranger to point out the same cat on Gumtree.

The advert has changed.

link removed

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #33 on:** October 04, 2009, 18:39:20 PM »

Yes you are so right

kitty778 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 04, 2009, 18:33:56 PM »

I realise there are "adoption fees" or equivalent charged by most rescues, by the way. That to me is not the same as "buying" one.

kitty778 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 04, 2009, 18:28:30 PM »

I have also just had an e-mail from the SCCWT who have just heard about a stray in Salisbury - they're going to contact me again when they have more info.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #30 on:** October 04, 2009, 18:27:50 PM »

Keen to get rid of mum isnt she

Most rescues will expect/require a donation twice what shes asking btw

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #29 on:** October 04, 2009, 18:25:51 PM »

This is the reason we dont allow links from that site on Purrs!

kitty778 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 04, 2009, 18:23:12 PM »

I did contact this lady by e-mail. E-mail transcript below, and makes me feel concerned, though I don't know why:

Hi Kate,

I am not sure if you will have found a home yet for your girls, but I placed a "wanted" advert on this site which could have been written just for them!

The only thing is that I hadn't planned on *buying*, rather I wanted to be able to offer my home to a cat (or cats) in need of the love I am prepared to give.

If you are interested, please get in touch.

Heather

Hi Heather,

The £30 was for 2 reasons really. 1) To try and recoupe some pf the money spent out on the kittens (frontline and wormer etc, its not cheap!) and 2) to ensure serious homes only.

Also, for the £30 I will include some food (so it doesnt upset there tummys if you change there diet) and also a kitten size litter tray/scoop.

If you would like them both then you are welcome to come and see them anytime tomorrow.

Let me know your thoughts

Thanks

Kate

Hi Kate,

Although your two girls are absolutely gorgeous, I think I'm going to try rescue centres first.

Thanks for getting in touch.

Heather

Hi Heather,

I could let you have the mum for free but not the baby.

Kate

Hi Kate,

That's very kind of you, but I think it would be a shame to split them up. If I do not find any cats elsewhere which I think are a good match for me & my home, I will get back in touch to see if you have managed to re-home your girls.

Thanks,

Heather

hi Heather,

Sorry to bother you again.

Just wanted to let you know that the people who had one of Roxy's babies contacted me and said they would like to take Alice too. They are very kind people so I have let Alice go to them to be with her sister.

This still leave Roxy here if you would like her? I am in all day if you would like to come and see her?

Kate

Millys Mum · « **Reply #27 on:** October 04, 2009, 18:12:06 PM »

Regardless of whether its a ped or not i'd like to add that not all mums get on with their daughters once they are bigger

so do keep this in mind when deciding!

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #26 on:** October 04, 2009, 00:16:53 AM »

only saw the kitten at first

that is not a pure Russian Blue - the tail is far too short and thick

this is how it should look

Bazsmum · « **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2009, 00:02:36 AM »

Its in that link! The pic of the mother and kit!

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #24 on:** October 03, 2009, 23:56:00 PM »

Quote from: kitty778 on October 03, 2009, 23:34:45 PM

Ah butter.

From reading through these threads, it seems that "classifieds" are generally frowned upon. But I've seen this:

http://southampton.gumtree.com/southampton/63/46474363.html

Thoughts?

the going rate for a Russian Blue is around £350 - I would be very surprised if this mother cat is one, as an unspayed Russian is worth a lot more than £30, even without papers - is there a photo of her, and if not, why not?

kitty778 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 03, 2009, 23:51:04 PM »

Not bothered in the slightest about papers, just looking for a new friend (or two)! A mum & daughter combo would be fab.

I have always been a bit tomboyish, but I really felt a strong bond with Sami.

I take your point about the clean bill of health etc.

I think I'm just a bit excitable! I've gone from thinking "No Way, Never Ever Again - I can't take the heartache" to "ME! ME! Pick ME!" in a matter of weeks!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #22 on:** October 03, 2009, 23:41:28 PM »

You have to remember that on this site "Purrs" there are so many reputable rescue's with cats/kittens for adoption with full bills of health and all there vacs etc already done....

Although this cat through your link is lovely (as they all are) you really dont know the history plus a ped with no papers is classed as a moggy anyway!

No one can stop you if your mind is made up, but there are lots on here to choose from really.....Its up to you though when it comes down to it! I would be tempted to ring your local CP (leave a message if they are busy they will get back) and ask your queries with ref to the cat flap etc...

kitty778 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 03, 2009, 23:34:45 PM »

Ah butter.

From reading through these threads, it seems that "classifieds" are generally frowned upon. But I've seen this:

link removed

Thoughts?

EDIT: Very sorry but we do not allow links from this site on Purrs and I am removing it.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #20 on:** October 03, 2009, 23:32:49 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 03, 2009, 22:37:41 PM

You will find most Cp branches use answer phones especially at weekends cos they are all volunteers.

.....And sometimes also because most are so run off their feet they dont have time to update the website also!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #19 on:** October 03, 2009, 22:37:41 PM »

You will find most Cp branches use answer phones especially at weekends cos they are all volunteers.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2009, 21:00:46 PM »

We adopted our girls from RSPCA in Hampshire and it wasn't a problem that we can't have a flap (rented maisonette, landlord said yes to cats but no to cutting a hole in his front door, lol). We shut ours in rather than out if we aren't at home, but they have 2 litter trays. They get let out for an hour or so most days but they tend to wander around for half an hour and come back in!

Mark · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2009, 20:43:24 PM »

Not having a flap shouldn't be a problem as long as the cat has a litter tray. You would be amazed how many people expect cats to "hold it in" all day or night

kitty778 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 03, 2009, 20:39:24 PM »

Hi - I did look at the CP Salisbury site, but their "news" is from January this year, which makes me wonder how up to date the site is.

I tried calling the number today, just to make some initial enquiries, but got an answerphone & I have an irrational dislike of leaving voice messages!

I had heard from a friend that the lack of a catflap might be a problem but I can't remember if she was told that by the RSPCA or CP.

I work full-time so would probably keep the cat safe indoors during the day. I work close enough to home to be able to pop back at lunchtimes, at least during the settling in stages.

Thanks for all your feedback - just planning it and talking about it is getting me very excited!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2009, 19:14:53 PM »

Do you work fulltime? If not i cant see them being able to turn you down over a flap. The problem lies with people shutting them out all day and night, not far different from being a homeless stray is it! If your out alot then consider fitting a flap or having an indoor cat/one who wont mind being indoors comfy whilst your out and having a garden trip when your home. Good luck

Bazsmum · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2009, 11:37:06 AM »

Quote from: Sootyca on October 02, 2009, 23:26:34 PM

There's a cats protection branch in Salisbury....http://www.salisburycats.co.uk/rehoming_db.php (and I'm loving Coco, Jazz and Minns!)

Did you check out the above link cos that IS in your area!

Have you heard of or been told about the cat flap issue already? Would be worth checking out your closer to home choices first with having no transport!

Janeyk · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:30:42 AM »

Hi and

to Purrs, sorry to hear about your Sami

kitty778 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2009, 01:42:16 AM »

I've found a lovely pair of cats at a centre in Northamptonshire. It's a long way away though.

http://www.animals-in-need.org/AdoptaCat.html

(Tiggles and Magic)

Bazsmum · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2009, 01:00:31 AM »

Quote from: kitty778 on October 02, 2009, 23:42:37 PM

I do not have a catflap - is there a standard CP viewpoint on this?

Branches do vary on this however there are always indoor only cats to be considered if that were a problem!

kitty778 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2009, 23:42:37 PM »

Thank you. However, I do not have a catflap - is there a standard CP viewpoint on this?

(I was taken with Annie & Arnie, or Austin & Louis, or Charlie!)

Sootyca · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2009, 23:26:34 PM »

There's a cats protection branch in Salisbury....http://www.salisburycats.co.uk/rehoming_db.php (and I'm loving Coco, Jazz and Minns!)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2009, 23:16:13 PM »

i dont know if she will or not

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #7 on:** October 02, 2009, 23:12:03 PM »

Gillian is in Wiltshire, isn't she - I wonder if she knows of any local rescues?

kitty778 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2009, 23:04:12 PM »

Hi,

I did take a look at the more recent "cats needing homes" posts, but could not see any in my area.

I do not drive.

Thanks for helping me find a new friend.

Yvonne · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2009, 23:00:22 PM »

Hello Kitty and

to Purrs

Pleased to have you on board

Sootyca · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2009, 22:58:30 PM »

Hello and

There are lots of cats and kittens needing loving homes and I'm sure you'll find the perfect one for you. As has been mentioned have a look at some of the deserving cases in the cats needing home section (http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/board,61.0.html). Transport runs can usually be arranged if there is any cat out of your area that like.

Good luck finding your new companion.

Karen
x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2009, 22:52:05 PM »

to Purrs and am very sorry to hear about Sami

If you look in our cats needing homes section you will find some needy ones wanting homes.

I dont know if we have any in your area, do you drive?

A home check would most likely have to be done but this can often be arranged through other rescues.

The alternative is the rescue section on Cat Chat our sister site and if you go to the bottom of any purrs page you will see the big logo, click on that and you will pop through to Cat Chat

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2009, 22:50:09 PM »

I am sure your offer will be jumped at !

Sorry to hear your loss of Sami.....
well done for opening your heart and home to another cat/cats xxx

Author Topic: Wanted - Cat or Kitten in need of a New Home - Salisbury (Read 37012 times)