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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: Gillian Harvey on July 24, 2009, 23:41:31 PM

Title: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 24, 2009, 23:41:31 PM
I've seen a cat advertised for sale that is apparently 5 weeks pregnant!  >:( Rehoming due to not getting on with the other cat. You think they'd at least wait till she's had the kittens. Dunno whether to get involved or not.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on July 25, 2009, 00:08:45 AM
Is she in your area Gillian?

and can I ask how much?

Maybe get her then try to get her into a rescue?
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 25, 2009, 00:16:06 AM
All rescues are full!
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on July 25, 2009, 00:19:37 AM
Im sorry Gill, Gillian asked for advice-I gave my opinion, thats what I would try to do.

Sure Gillian do nothing about it, let her go to someone who would use her as a breeding machine, only adding more pressure to rescues!
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 25, 2009, 00:29:36 AM
Yes, she's in my area - well, about half hours drive away, and she's asking £30 for her - dunno why she's not tried getting her into rescue, unless of course she has tried, and like Gill says, they are all full - but it doesnt say as much in the ad. Maybe I'll email her and suggest rescues just in case she hasnt tried them.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 25, 2009, 00:40:03 AM
Well I've emailed her suggesting rescues, just have to wait and see now.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on July 25, 2009, 01:12:30 AM
Yes, she's in my area - well, about half hours drive away, and she's asking £30 for her - dunno why she's not tried getting her into rescue, unless of course she has tried, and like Gill says, they are all full - but it doesnt say as much in the ad. Maybe I'll email her and suggest rescues just in case she hasnt tried them.

Gillian what area do you live in ?
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Mark on July 25, 2009, 10:30:53 AM
The thing is, although rescues are full, if people are down on a few waiting lists, one will come up soon. I just wondered if there is anywhere the cat could be fostered in the meantime?

Most, if not all, rescues will make pregnant cats top priority.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: JackSpratt on July 25, 2009, 10:44:10 AM
It never hurts to try the rescues. I know the poor places are currently overwhelmed but that doesn't mean they wouldn't want to try and help.

Poor girl, hope she's safe.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: LesleyW on July 25, 2009, 10:57:19 AM
If you could get hold of her Gillian, I am sure I could find a space for her here - if you need funds to secure her, let me know.
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Daisymac on July 25, 2009, 11:11:05 AM
That is really lovely of you Lesley  :hug:
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: JackSpratt on July 25, 2009, 11:55:27 AM
Found the ad and emailed too Gillian. :) If I can convince the lady to let her go free, would you be able to help get the cat to Lesley? ;)
Title: Re: Pregnant cat advertised for sale
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 26, 2009, 14:30:53 PM
Sorry, couldnt log on yesterday - anyway, I've had an email back saying that the cat has been rehomed with partner's mum (who apparently used to work for CP) - at least he did take the time to email me back and he did thank me for suggesting rescues, thats something I suppose, and at least it sounds as though she's safe - well here's hoping anyway.

Thank you for that offer Lesley,  :thanks:  I would have gone and got her for sure, but don't know what I'd have done from there, apart from giving her shelter until something else could be done for her.  :)