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post #1 of 13
5/28/11 at 1:07pm
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I took the foster kittens into the pet fair today. Not one person was interested in adopting them. I stayed until it got too hot and the kits started panting, then brought them back home. I didn't want them getting sick from heat stroke - otherwise I would have stayed longer. I'm really bummed out & discouraged: I was hoping I'd be able to find homes for them.

I did receive one bit of (hopefully) good news, however. The lady who was in charge of the pet fair let me know of a new online organization where you can post abandoned pets' info, in the hopes of someone adopting them. So I'm gonna give that a try. Hopefully, something will come of that. I really can't keep them much longer, and I'm at a loss as to what I'm gonna do with them.


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post #2 of 13
5/28/11 at 1:57pm
for you can find homes for those kittens soon!..

Don´t give up,..........
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post #3 of 13
5/28/11 at 2:23pm
I'm sorry!
I'm actually surprised because they are so adorable..Maybe it is harder now to get them adopted because of the economy? I don't know, sometimes the timing is just not right..
How old are they now?
I wonder if you could put up an ad. I dislike suggesting craigslist but it's certainly possible to screen potential adopters through there if you put up certain conditions..especially since this is really beginning to put a strain on you maybe it is worth a try? You could require interview and home checks first or something.. Sorry, I'm not much help.
Keep your head up, it will work out somehow.
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post #4 of 13
5/28/11 at 2:35pm
Have you already conducted an e-mail campaign to local shelters/foster networks?
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post #5 of 13
5/28/11 at 2:49pm
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I'm sorry!
I'm actually surprised because they are so adorable..Maybe it is harder now to get them adopted because of the economy? I don't know, sometimes the timing is just not right..
How old are they now?
I wonder if you could put up an ad. I dislike suggesting craigslist but it's certainly possible to screen potential adopters through there if you put up certain conditions..especially since this is really beginning to put a strain on you maybe it is worth a try? You could require interview and home checks first or something.. Sorry, I'm not much help.
Keep your head up, it will work out somehow.
I figure they are about 10 weeks old now. I got them when they were about 3 weeks old, and I've had them since April 11th.

I appreciate the suggestion, but I would never consider Craigslist. I've heard too many "horror" stories about that website - too many scams going on. I see stories about it almost every day when I watch the judge shows on TV (like Judge Joe Brown), and there always seems to be something on the news or online about them. Thanks for the suggestion, though!
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post #6 of 13
5/28/11 at 2:51pm
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Have you already conducted an e-mail campaign to local shelters/foster networks?
I'm not sure what you mean about an e-mail campaign, Laurie.

BTW, thanks again so much for e-mailing me those adoption forms/contracts. Maybe I'll still get to use them!
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post #7 of 13
5/28/11 at 4:00pm
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I figure they are about 10 weeks old now. I got them when they were about 3 weeks old, and I've had them since April 11th.

I appreciate the suggestion, but I would never consider Craigslist. I've heard too many "horror" stories about that website - too many scams going on. I see stories about it almost every day when I watch the judge shows on TV (like Judge Joe Brown), and there always seems to be something on the news or online about them. Thanks for the suggestion, though!
Yeah, I understand. Some bad people out there.
I know you did flyers..did you put them up at pet stores too?
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post #8 of 13
5/28/11 at 4:08pm
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Yeah, I understand. Some bad people out there.
I know you did flyers..did you put them up at pet stores too?
No, I didn't. There aren't any pet stores around here. But I did post the flyers at Wal-Mart, and a few other stores - plus my vets' offices.
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post #9 of 13
5/28/11 at 4:51pm
I'm shocked no one was interested in the kittens. They are so cute, I can't believe no one was interested I hope you are able to find them good homes soon
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post #10 of 13
5/28/11 at 4:55pm
Maia and I are sending lots of vibes for the adorable kittens to be adopted to good homes soon!
You are an angel for caring for them!
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post #11 of 13
5/28/11 at 6:32pm
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I'm not sure what you mean about an e-mail campaign, Laurie.

BTW, thanks again so much for e-mailing me those adoption forms/contracts. Maybe I'll still get to use them!
Tiff, I am so bummed also to hear that no one was looking at the kittens. I just don't get that, they are so beautiful and I was thinking of you all today at that pet fair and hoping they would get adopted....... I think what Laurie means, and I can't be 100% sure, but a Mass Email (type up one email with info. on your kittens) and forward it to all of your local shelters/rescues. This would be a great idea and possibly, at the very least, you will get a call or response from one or two of them. Sending lots of prayers to you and those kittens to get homes. You are doing such a fantastic job and those kittens couldn't be in better hands at the moment.......
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post #12 of 13
5/28/11 at 7:31pm
It really is discouraging that the pet fair didn't work out. Did any pets get adopted?

What I would do is physically take the kittens to every no kill shelter within 100 miles and find a place that will take them. I would verify their policies and check them out before leaving the kittens there.

Hope something works out soon! You've done a wonderful thing by taking care of these babies.

You could also try posting fliers, with pictures of these adorable little ones, in alot more stores and other public places - lots and lots.

Robin
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post #13 of 13
5/29/11 at 8:40am
That's disappointing. Mega that you manage to find them good homes or a rescue that will take them.
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