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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Cat/s Needing Homes => Sorted/ Unknown outcomes => Topic started by: Catwhisperer on November 23, 2006, 12:17:02 PM
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Can anyone help me rather urgently. A freind of mine bought a kitten a few months back and now she no longer wants it as her boyfreind has bought a Puppy ! :censored:
I can take it in for a few days, as the OH will moan and also we are due to pick up our new Jack Russell in a few weeks. So as you can gather it will be a bit hectic here with a new kitten as well. I'm really annoyed about this as I told her to wait and make sure she really wanted one and then I would get her one from a rescue, but no she went right a head and bought from a pet shop ! :doh:
I would be really grateful if anyone could help, I'm in Liverpool. I have to go out now to see her but if you lkeave me a message I WILL get back to you.
PLease Guys, I know how GOOD you are at Miracles !!!!!! :Luv:
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Is it male or female? Could transport be provided? I MIGHT know someone dependant on its temperament. She already has a very bossy tom, so if it's nervous then it'd just get bullied. :(
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Hi Jack, The kitten is a she cat, called Mitzy. She is black with white paws and a white splodge on her nose. She is very cute and seems to be quite lively. Not at all shy and seems to attack everything in sight.
I don't have transport so depending on where you live, we would have to come to some arrangement.
Have spoken with my freind and she is dithering about whether she wants to get rid of her now, but I think she probably will. If you are still interested you can send me your email and I can get back to you when I know for certain.
Thanks LIZ X
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How old is the kitten?
I'm basically full here :shy: but if it's life or death she's welcome to my shower room...
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Thanks Rebecca, that is so kind ! :Luv: She is approx 4-5 months and called Mitzy.
As I said my freind is now dithering about what to do, but I think she will want to get rid. Once I know for certain I will get back to you.
Thanks again, LIZ X
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I'll ask the friend I have in mind if she's still looking for a friend for her guy and get back to you ASAP.
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:( Hi All, I'ts me again ! My freind has been back in touch & she is now wants to rehome the kitten. :(
Anyone out there who can help ? Know its a pain at this time of the year but I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important. Her OH is getting on to her about the kitten & I'm a bit concerned as to what they may do. I'd keep her myself but as you may know we are picking uup our new Pup in 2 weeks so its pretty hectic here with all the rest !
Thanks Liz
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Her OH is getting on to her about the kitten
If I were in her position it would not be the kitten that was going
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>:( My feelings too Ela, I don't know why she got the poor little mite in the 1st place. I told her to really think about it.
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Is she on the waiting list for the local cat rescues yet, do we know?
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Poor little love. I wonder how long the puppy will last? :sick:
Hope you have some luck with finding her a lovely new home. She sounds sweet.
Lots of love to her
Roz
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Not as yet Rebecca
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Do you mean not as yet on a list or not as yrt you do not know?
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No she is not on any lists, I'm going to ring round a few tomorrow.
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She will be very lucky if a rescue has a place before Christmas, her only saving grace my be the kittens age.
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Where is your friends backbone. I think you should dump her as a friend after this, who needs utterly lame friends like that eh.
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if transport can be arranged i will take her im in hereford
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Where is your friends backbone.
While I agree, perhaps the kitten would be better of with someone that deserves it.
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While I agree, perhaps the kitten would be better of with someone that deserves it.
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like me lol :evillaugh:
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Sweetness remind us where you live again?
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Where is your friends backbone.
While I agree, perhaps the kitten would be better of with someone that deserves it.
Oh absolutely, couldn't agree more.
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Sweetness remind us where you live again?
Sorry for butting in but I think she mentioned Liverpool
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Ok, Sweetness is in Hereford and the kitten is in Liverpool. How far apart are they? (Geography is not my strong point and I'm not having a good day!)
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It's about 115 miles along bad roads... the AA reckons over 3 hours drive so very much not ideal, especially for a young kitten.
Hereford is sort of halfway between Bristol and Birmingham btw. Ish.
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i can take it as soon as transport can be arranged i dont drive at all hubby does but is in hospital with his diabetes i would love to offfer my home to this kitty can anyone help
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Hi Sweetness, just having a quick nosey whilst in college & if you could get anyone on here to do transport I would be very grateful for you to take the kitten.
Can't stay on here now the tutor is back so will have to go if you get any help great. I'll speak with you when I get home about 4.
Cheers Liz
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Steady on, Sweetness :)
It's great that you want to offer this baby a home BUT there are a few issues.
One of the big problems is that it's really not good for a little kitten to have to do such a long journey - it'd be better for a home to be found locally.
Another thing is - and this is nothing personal whatsoever - that ideally you would have a visit from someone to check where this kitten would live - that's especially important given the distance this little one would travel to be with you.
Is anyone friendly with the staff at Cats Protection Hereford branch at all? That'd at least sort the second problem :shy:
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Ish.
Correct, Hereford is up from Bristol but leftish, Birmingham is up further still but rightish.
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It's great that you want to offer this baby a home BUT there are a few issues.
You took some of the words out of my mind, I personally would not have too much of a problem with the distance. although a carry case is a must. I would however, have a problem if no home visit was done. While it is appreciated that you have offered a home a home visit is essential. This was agreed by all on Cat chat a few weeks ago. Obviously for those that are already involved with rescue it may be a little different.
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i do actually work for a rescue as a fosterer and do home checks myself
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Hi Sweetness, Thanks for the kind offer. To all those mentioning home checking, obviously before we embark on a big journey I would be checking where she was going.
Sweetness, could you provide me with the name of the rescue centre you foster for. Hope you don't mind me asking but for the sake of Mitzy (the Kitten) I would like to make sure she was going to a home who understood what they where taking on.
Thanks Liz x
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no proms have im you with email address
look forward to hearing from you and heres hoping we can organise transport :Luv:
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My thoughts a while ago but I was unable to post for some reason
In that case all you would need to do is advise who your co-ordinator is so that it can be confirmed. I am sure you will appreciate as you are involved with this valued job that this course of action would be necessary, should you be able to have the kitten.
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i work for rescue that only takes dogs and pups but im sure they will vouch 4 me lol well i hope so anyway as i have fostered many times
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Didn't you offer to take a cat/kitten in a few weeks ago on Cat chat?
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Do you have dogs in now, if so would it be wise to take in a little kitten?
I have nothing against dogs and cats together (although I do not like boarding cattery's where there are boarding kennels) but with rescue dogs you do not always know the temperament.
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yes and that fell through because some people decided that i lived too far for the pregnant mummy cat to travel and so the cat went to a rescue a little nearer
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Do you have dogs in now, if so would it be wise to take in a little kitten?
I have nothing against dogs and cats together (although I do not like boarding cattery's where there are boarding kennels) but with rescue dogs you do not always know the temperament.
i only take puppies and have no fosters at the moment and i suppose as for the temprament of rescue dogs its the same with cats as well lol
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as for the temprament of rescue dogs its the same with cats as well lol
I don't think you can compare the two.
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exactly every animal be it dog or cat are different
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Hi Carole, Have emaled the branch officer and am waiting for there reply. I'll get back to you asap.
Thanks again
Liz :)
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;D Hi Carole, I've just spoken to The rescue & they assured me they would be happy for you to take the kitten, if that is still OK.
As I said I have no transport & have never done this kind of thing before so we would need to sort a relay or something.
Can anyone help ? Liverpool to Hereford. Carole you'll have to advise exactly where.
Cheers Liz
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Let us know how this goes, I'm really glad the little one's going somewhere it's wanted.
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Jack - did your friend decide to look for a kitten as well, in the end?
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Hi Sweetness,
Why don't you give the rescue you work for a plug on here? Good publicity?
Some may know it and many cat lovers will have dogs as well.
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ok my rescue is hereford and worcester animal rescue and they/we are wonderful the owners carol and dawn are a slave to the cause and are on call for all the poundies in hereford and worcester only last week they were called out to collect 4 five week old pups abandoned in a forest at 2 am in the morning they went and picked them up straight away. the vet bill is thousands a month and they do all of it through love of the dogs. we only foster and love it immensley
now about the kitten i really need to call on you guys to help me and the other lady out if poss if anyone has any ideas please let me know i would like her here asap so she can settle for xmas
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Please dont take this the wrong way sweetness but I have read on another thread that you have got a young Jack Russel, a bengal cat and 4 kids - it might all be a bit much for little Mitzy, she is going to be unsettled being rehomed and might be overwhelmed.
Just thinking of the kitten
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I must say I agree with you Sheryl.
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yes our house is busy but we offer a very loving home and any kitten will always be nervous at first but will soon adapt im sure but if there are any doubts by catwhisperer then im sure she will be in touch im very very capable and my kids respect animals and are very very good around nervous cats and dogs so no worries there
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and any kitten will always be nervous at first
To be purrfectly honest I don't think so mostly kittens are very brave sometimes too brave for their own good.
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exactly my bengal was brave from the moment he came in and has dealt with every dog cat that has come through our door and just looks at me as if to say oh god not another one mum
also the kitten will adapt as most do
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Has your Bengal been neutered please. We took in a Bengal earlier this year he was gorgeous but was FIV+
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yes as soon as he was 7 months he was done
and is fully vaxed
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Unfortunately in the UK there is no injection against FIV, I am not saying you think that your cat is covered but you would be surprised how many people tell me their cat has been injected for flu, enteritis, FeLV and FIV
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yes he has been vaccd and no obvious;ly not against fiv
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Rebecca, from what I can tell my friend decided her cat was content without another cat for company and so isn't looking at present.(Although I'm sure she could be swayed if the right one came along!)
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betwwen myself and the other person we have decided that its best for mitzy to go elsewhere she came from a home with 2 kids and no other pets and although im sure i could look after her well its the cats interest i have in mind so thx for all your comments and i guess its back to looking for a kitty :(
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Hi All, I have spoken with Sweetness and we have agreed that for the sake of Mitzy, I am going to try and rehome her nearer Liverpool.
BIG :hug: to Sweetness for her kind offer. :Luv:
Can anyone near to or in Liverpool please try & think of anyone who will be suitable and is looking to rehome or foster an adorable little black & white Kitten, called Mitzy.
I know it is a lot to ask at this time of year but lets hope the Christmas spirit moves the right person to offer her a FOREVER home !
Thanks All LIZ XXX
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Hi Liz
It's a shame that the Hereford possibility didn't work out but I think in the end the correct reasons came through.
I hope you don't mind but I've altered the topic title to add the 'NW' bit - hopefully that will encourage someone local to come forward!
Within my own limits I'd be very happy to help with transport when you do find somewhere for the little'un.
BIG :Luv: to Carol/Sweetness for the offer - I am sure there are many many needy cats who will be most appreciative of your help a little nearer home - had you considered maybe offering your services to your local Cats Protection? A lot of cats that need fostering do quite nicely in an outdoor 'cat chalet' that is installed in your back garden - that'd be a good solution if you have a few dogs around the place! :)
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had you considered maybe offering your services to your local Cats Protection? A lot of cats that need fostering do quite nicely in an outdoor 'cat chalet' that is installed in your back
Nowadays CP do not like cats to mix with any owned cats. so unless a person has a spare room a 'cat chalet' is the answer. A couple of the reasons are CP cats should not be allowed out, (long term ferals excepted) also when you take in rescue cats you just do not know if they are harbouring anything e.g FeLV, FIV, FIP ( and visa versa), a persons own cat becomes ill and then they claim from CP saying it is the foster cats fault
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Can I just add my twopence worth to this? I know people who work with HWAR and they are by far one of the best rescues in this country for dogs and cats :0)
I live by Chester and already have a speyed girlie. I am due to rehome a kitten in the new year too. I work part time and my cat has the run of the house. If you think my home life would be suitable, Mitzy is more than welcome here.
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Re HWAR
Do they have a web site?
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I have found it now.
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Can I just add my twopence worth to this? I know people who work with HWAR and they are by far one of the best rescues in this country for dogs and cats
Are cats a new thing as I can see no mention of cats on the site? Then again just because I cannot see cats does not mean cats are not there.
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only very very rare do we take cats
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oh right
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Cheshirecat - was it you with the spayed 3 year old girlie and wondering about getting a pair of kittens?
Just out of interest do you have kids/dogs/Daleks/a safe garden/the M6 going past your doorstep?
:) Where abouts in Cheshire do you live? I'm Manchester based so could help with transport or a visit if it looks like we're going to give this one a try.
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Rebecca, has Cheshirecat expressed interest in offering Mitzy a home ?
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:doh: Stupid Me, Just seen the reply now ! :doh:
Rebecca that would be really kind if you could do that for us (transport etc)
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yes it was me about getting the kittens but obv can put that on hold (bar the one I get in the new yaer) if Mitzy comes here.
I'll Pm you my details!
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OK nice one :)
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i'be pm'd you both.
i'm a bit wary of forums I've only ever posted on catchat before but i'm worried about security and stuff!!
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;D Thanks for offering Cheshirecat !
Can you post me your details too please hun and I'll get right back to you.
Thanks Liz X
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"i'be pm'd you both."
Sorry Hun, don't get what you mean ? :doh:
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i've sent you a private message!
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Catwhisperer - I'm starting to think this one is very much 'green for go' so the next question is... when? Have you got Mitzy at the moment or is she still with your friend?
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Hi Rebecca I've sent you a PM
LIZ X
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Cheshirecat, I've spoken to Rebecca on the phone & she is willing to do the home check. She is going to be in touch.
Look forward to hearing from you again soon
LIZ X
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:shy: Just popping in to say I've run out of energy for the morning and am going to go and lie down now but I will be back later on - so don't anyone panic if they're waiting for a reply from me or anything!
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:clap: Mitzy has been offered a place in a very nice local rescue/sanctuary and is going tomorrow. :clap:
Thanks to all for their help. :thanks:
Merry Christmas & a Purrfect New Year to all you wonderful rescuers out there :xmas:
:kiss:
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Did the home with Cheshirecat not work out? I'm confused!(Although, that is easily done!)
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Cheshirecat seems to have fallen out of the contact radar and obviously with this one being pretty urgent it wouldn't be reasonable for Catwhisperer to wait for her to turn up before asking if it was OK to move this kitten to safety.
Presumably, the kitten will be up for rehoming from its new sanctuary and I would urge CheshireCat or anyone else interested to look into offering her a home after Christmas.
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Mitzy has been offered a place in a very nice local rescue/sanctuary and is going tomorrow
I am so pleased
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I'm confused!(Although, that is easily done!)
Know the feeling only too well.