Conference misery::feline_v1

    
    	Beth,
    
    	You might also want to try the shelter on Ferry Road in
    	Nashua.  They always have lots of adorable kittens ready
    	for a loving home!
    
    	Good luck 
    
    	JJ
    

    Judy, the kittens at the shelter are not free. I think this person is
    looking for a give-away.
    
    I just hope that the next kitten is protected a little better from the
    traffic.....
    
    Mike

    
    
    	I know, but I figured if she couldn't find one (which I
    	would find hard to believe), she could give the shelter
    	a shot.
    

    You could also try calling Priscilla at 508-582-4539.  I know
    some kittens were born at the shelter just this week.  Obviously
    they won't be ready to adopt for about 8-10 weeks.  
    
    I also believe you will be ask to make a donation.... to cover
    atleast the vet expenses for shots.
    
    Sandy

    Most shelters require that you keep the cat indoors.  I know
    Framingham humane will refuse to place a cat if the people
    plan to let it run.
    
    Perhaps your friend should get two kittens and keep them indoors.
    THey'll keep each other company and will get exercise chasing
    each other around your house.  Besides, I NEVER get tired of watching
    the interactions between my cats.
      Nancy DC

    You also might want to look at the last few replies in the Adoption
    note.
    
    Deb

>    Thanks for the suggestions.  The shelters are not a possibility because
>    my brother isn't in the position where he could easily make a donation.  
>    That's why I'm looking for a "free" kitten.  I'll keep trying.  In the
 
    I wouldn't suggest that your brother get a kitten then if he doesn't
    want to spend any money.  The kitten will need shots and then it
    will need to be spayed/neutered, and that costs big bucks ($18 -
    $25 for shots and $35 - $65 for spaying/neutering).  He'd probably
    be better off going to the shelter and spending $25 or adopting
    an older cat that has had it's shots and has been fixed already.
    
    Lori B.

    There's no such thing as a free kitten anyway, unless he plans to forgo
    veterinary care along with the cost of the cat.  If he isn't in a
    position to donate then it doesn't sound as if he will be in a position
    to get the kitten it's proper vaccines and spayed/neutered when the
    time comes.
    
    Sorry but we are only giving advice because we love cats and like to
    see them treated with the respect and love they deserve.  As someone
    who has just spent $150 on a very sick cat (my pet), it upsets me when
    others think of them as mere toys for their kids.
    
     

    Maybe your friend would like to read up on the subject
    of pet (cats) care.....before he brings one home.  There
    are many good tips, suggestions, and yes, even horror stories
    in here that are a wealth of information to the new kitten/cat
    owner.  My "free" kitten has cost me over $500 to keep alive,
    due to emergency medical care he needed.  I do not regret having
    spent the money, and can only be thankful that I had the $$$ available
    to save my cats life.  I find it hard to believe that someone cannot
    scrape together the $20-$25 fee most animal shelters request as
    a donation for a kitten/cat/puppy/dog that has had medical care,
    shots, spaying/neutering, and numerous other things that total well
    into the $250 range, if not more.  Putting away a mere $5 a week
    would mean only a 5 week period before enough $ was available to
    get the kitten wanted.  Your friend could designate a certain bank
    to be used for the "kitten fund".  The children would then learn
    the value of 1) saving  and 2) give the pet value.  
    Unfortunately, things that were obtained "free" are usually treated
    with the value of their purchase.
    
    Lynne

    A stitch in time saves nine.....
    
    I don't wanna nag, but I agree w/ all of he previous noters, a 25$
    donation for a healthy cat/kitten is a total blessing! If your friend
    can't afford that at this time, what about catfood alone? It's not
    cheap!
    
    I just took in a free kitten, had to have my babygirl Tabitha (one
    year old) spayed first, even tho the new kitty is a girl too, also
    I had to be sure it doesn't have feluk, then shots, then vaccinations,
    & I'm lucky I already have earmite & flea remedies, or I'd probably
    have to buy those too! Like someone said, it's big bux! These little
    luv bugs bring us so much love & companionship, they deserve NOTHING
    BUT THE BEST! Oh, ya...The new baby will be spayed soon too, that's the
    MOST expensive part of all!!
    
    tried to keep this short & sweet w/o lecturing,
    Bonnie

    The kittens/cats in the shelters ARE homeless and are the very kittens
    that would have been free had they not ended up there and the SHELTER
    folks spent the money to cater to their needs.  The only difference is
    that your brother is REIMBURSING the shelter for the shots, worming,
    etc., instead of paying the vet himself.
    
    'Nuff said.  I hate Mondays anyway.
    
    

    Try the news paper.  A lot of times people place adds for free kittens
    and all you need to to is pick it up.

    RE: .12
    
    I'm sorry that this was allowed to go on. There are three moderators in
    this conference and all of us have been very busy; had any of us seen
    this happening, we would have nipped it in the bud. All I can say in
    defense of the people that gave the "free advice" is that they are
    concerned about the welfare of the cat; they mean well. However, I can
    see how these responses have made you feel uncomfortable. 
    
    To the folks who dispenced free advice. I am going to ask you again to
    read note 1.0, and pay particular attention to the second bullet of
    item 3. And I'm also going to point out that she said (paraphrased),
    "thanks but no thanks; I don't want to hear any more". We have had many
    go rounds in this conference about how when  someone says "stop, I don't
    want to hear it anymore" that means STOP, and that how failure to stop
    can be interperted as harrassment. We are all adults here, so I am tired
    of haveing to remind people of all of these things. I suggest that you
    all read (or re-read 1.*) on a regular basis and take it to heart.
    
    Deb
    FELINE co-moderator