where to get an adult cat?????

[MissChick@dee]

It all depends on how much you value a cat. My first PET was a cat I was 18 and just got my first apartment (had pets at my parents). I put her down when I was 40! 22 years she lived a wonderful life. She was declawed and fixed, she never went outside. Where I live now people DUMP their cats and kittens. Our friends at the top of the street have 5 outdoor cats. They have kitty condos and feed out for their cats so others think “perfect” we’ll dump them here. The Hawks love em’ now we have a over population. The skunks love the cat food now we have skunks everywhere. So I completely understand having a Mouser cat to keep down mice ect. I understand that there are SO many cats that get dumped. So to me it’s all about lifestyle and how much you value your cat. Be responsible SPAY & NEUTER your pets. Just yesterday there was a 6-7 week old kitten right outside my kitchen window, it was scared to death looking around crying. I thought here we go again!!!!

 

[townchicks]

I'm rather shocked that any shelter or rescue requires declawing. You might want to double check that to make sure that you heard right. Many rescues do require indoor only homes, however, they almost never check up on that. I currently have an indoor only cat, but I've had both, and there are pros and cons to both. I agree with those that suggest craigslist and checking for posts at pet stores and vets. Adult cats looking for homes have a hard time finding them, and it shouldn't take you long to find someone desperate to give their cat to a good home.

 

[MissChick@dee]

I'm rather shocked that any shelter or rescue requires declawing. You might want to double check that to make sure that you heard right. Many rescues do require indoor only homes, however, they almost never check up on that. I currently have an indoor only cat, but I've had both, and there are pros and cons to both. I agree with those that suggest craigslist and checking for posts at pet stores and vets. Adult cats looking for homes have a hard time finding them, and it shouldn't take you long to find someone desperate to give their cat to a good home.

 

[MissChick@dee]

I worked for a vet (many years ago) I got involved with the humane society a organization called PAWS. Word would get around I ended up fostering so many animals. From Macaws to chickens (that was my first experience with them) it’s heartbreaking the amount of unwanted animals. At that the the humane society did NOT require declawing and the animals would be “fixed” before adoption. In fact in older cats they saw declawing as cruel and would discourage it. This is from my personal experience.

 

[llombardo]

I am a cat owner. I do not believe cats belong outside unless they are contained, which lots of people do now a days(they have pens for cats--my cats hated it and wanted back in). If a person chooses to let their cat out, it should NEVER be declawed anyway. The procedure for declawing is not pretty.

As far as outside cats go, they are in danger from larger predators, people and cars. They also pee and poop anywhere they choose which is not neighborly. I love cats but I was not happy when one started peeing on my house by the bushes. It's not an easy odor to get rid of and the first thing I thought was im going to trap the cat and bring it to the shelter--problem solved. I would never hurt it, but there are plenty of people that would.

So I can understand part of the shelters rules(not the declawing). I don't really care what others choose to do, but I don't want to be the one to run over the cat or see it dead. Any dead animal is heartbreaking to see.

With the over population of cats, it should not be difficult to get one. I recently took in 3 siamese cats that we're going to be put down because the owner was moving. They were 14. The girl did not make it, the change made her super sick. The two boys are going to be 15 this month and are wonderful cats. It took a minute for all 5 of mine to get along, but we are in a good place now

The two siamese

 

[llombardo]

My opinion is that life has risks. Hiding yourself, or something else, from life because we/it might get hurt only inhibits yourself or that which you restrict. Life is meant to be lived.

Then build it a screened enclosure. It's very common now. The cat can enjoy outside, safely and not be a pest to others. It's not very considerate to have cats roaming in a residential area. Technically a cats bite or scratch is more dangerous then a dogs. Huge liability if the cat scratches someone that tries picking it up and it happens.

 

[Birdsong 82]

Re: declawing. The local HS in my area will not allow a kitty to leave their shelter if the intent is to have the kitty declawed. Such a person is put on their black list. I fully agree that declawing is barbaric.

X2 !

 

[MissChick@dee]

With everything I’ve said....I have a friend her and her family have the largest hay producing hay/feed farm/ranch in the county. So do I see a NEED for barn cats with claws? ABSOLUTELY!! Would a fat ol cat doing what they are supposed to do living large and in charge controlling pests be a good life ABSOLUTELY. It’s all about lifestyle and value. All of my friends cats are neutered (easier to do males) She’s a responsible person. If her cat population dwindles (predation) the increased rodents threatens her livelihood. She values them and she’s a responsible person. The end

 

[Birdsong 82]

I am a cat owner. I do not believe cats belong outside unless they are contained, which lots of people do now a days(they have pens for cats--my cats hated it and wanted back in). If a person chooses to let their cat out, it should NEVER be declawed anyway. The procedure for declawing is not pretty.

As far as outside cats go, they are in danger from larger predators, people and cars. They also pee and poop anywhere they choose which is not neighborly. I love cats but I was not happy when one started peeing on my house by the bushes. It's not an easy odor to get rid of and the first thing I thought was im going to trap the cat and bring it to the shelter--problem solved. I would never hurt it, but there are plenty of people that would.

So I can understand part of the shelters rules(not the declawing). I don't really care what others choose to do, but I don't want to be the one to run over the cat or see it dead. Any dead animal is heartbreaking to see.

With the over population of cats, it should not be difficult to get one. I recently took in 3 siamese cats that we're going to be put down because the owner was moving. They were 14. The girl did not make it, the change made her super sick. The two boys are going to be 15 this month and are wonderful cats. It took a minute for all 5 of mine to get along, but we are in a good place now

The two siamese

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I may not completely agree with your inside outside view of cats completely (though I do to a point) but everybody has their own opinion and if the cat is happy and healthy to each their own. Some areas it’s ok and in some areas not. But I did want to say you know that you did an awesome thing by adopting those cats. The ones that are way up there in age almost never get adopted and it’s so sad. You did an awesome thing for those cats and it’s heartwarming to hear that at least they can spend the remainder Of their years happy and being loved

 

[Birdsong 82]

It all depends on how much you value a cat. My first PET was a cat I was 18 and just got my first apartment (had pets at my parents). I put her down when I was 40! 22 years she lived a wonderful life. She was declawed and fixed, she never went outside. Where I live now people DUMP their cats and kittens. Our friends at the top of the street have 5 outdoor cats. They have kitty condos and feed out for their cats so others think “perfect” we’ll dump them here. The Hawks love em’ now we have a over population. The skunks love the cat food now we have skunks everywhere. So I completely understand having a Mouser cat to keep down mice ect. I understand that there are SO many cats that get dumped. So to me it’s all about lifestyle and how much you value your cat. Be responsible SPAY & NEUTER your pets. Just yesterday there was a 6-7 week old kitten right outside my kitchen window, it was scared to death looking around crying. I thought here we go again!!!!

I see your point to an extent. But it stung little bit when you said it’s how much you value your cat. I love my pets like they are my children. And if I thought they were in any imminent danger I would not allow them to go outside. We live on a dirt road with one set of neighbors about a mile from a main road. They’ve never bother the neighbors and thankfully no one has come to dump their stray cats here. There was a few when we moved in which our neighbors have adopted. We don’t keep food out there for several reasons and they’re called to come in every night. They can come inside and out as they please during the day but prefer to be outside. But I value my animals so very much Otherwise why would I have just dropped $800 on ear surgery