Do the cats need the vaccination before they are sold?

[right here right now1991]

Now I have 3 cats and would like to find a new home for them. They are about 5 months now. I haven't had them vaccinated. Is it necessary?

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome!
Why not? Vaccinations may or may not be legally required where you live, but they should be done. ESPECIALLY the rabies vaccine, which is for public safety, not only for the cats.
Mary

 

[imnukensc]

Yes, it is necessary. Those cats should've been vaccinated long ago.

 

[Cyprus]

And spayed/neutered.

 

[right here right now1991]

Thanks so much for all of your reply. May I know is it necessary to sign some paperwork with the buyers?

 

[Folly's place]

Any veterinary paperwork, and vaccination certificates, for sure.
Mary

 

[chickens really]

People give away kittens without vaccinations all the time. Just tell who ever takes them to have them Vet checked and vaccinate them.

 

[SueT]

We had a young cat who died of feline leukemia. The vet at the spay neuter clinic who gave him his initial shots which do not include the FeLV, later said, we don't push it as much as we should.

 

[Rose Quartz]

Most vets won't spay/neuter cats until they're 6 months.

I got a stray pregnant cat this spring. Came with the place I moved into. :/

She had 5 kittens. Taking my cat count up to 8. My 2 original cats had both been fixed, but there's no way I could afford to fix the 3 females and 3 males. I can't even afford to get mama cat fixed.

I told the people who were taking the kittens that they had not been to the vet yet. As long as they know, then it's fine from my perspective.

I don't know what the actual rules are, but it's either get them in to homes or send them to the SPCA where they may or may not find a home. IF they're even willing to take them from me. I called the SPCA, after I'd found a home for 2 kittens. They said they wouldn't take any of them unless I surrendered all the kittens.

I was supposedly put on a waiting list for a reduced rate for fixing them, but when I called back a month later they asked if I had given my yearly income. They said they would have someone call me back to get my information.........

I've pretty well given up on getting them fixed anytime soon.

heh, does anyone want a kitten?

 

[Folly's place]

The responsible thing is to have pets vaccinated, at least for rabies. Having more critters than can be cared for isn't a good thing...
Mary