Crushed..

That's what I said....wait until the "adopt one get one free" special in August.

Originally Posted by h~chan

I'm getting so irritated.. I told mom about the whole Spice thing, and that I'm still approved for another kitty, and that there's one that looks just like her.. but she's all like, "But she's not the one you wanted, so we'll just look for a free one in the paper.." I mean, seriously.. we'll have to get a free one spayed.. and I'm not exactly sure how much that costs.. but you get other things included if you adopt.. and I'd feel better adopting from there and knowing that I'm giving one a good home instead of just getting a free one from someone, where plenty of people are probably getting their kitties. I just hope I'll be able to convince her, because that just seems dumb to me..

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If it's costing $80 thats a good deal by the time you get one for free aand have all it needs done it will be way more. I know I rescued 16 cats in 2 years and had them all vetted with help from some rescue groups but I spent a good bit of my own money because i wanted them to have a better life then living in a parking lot. All but 2 in my siggy are ones from that group. I don't think it matters witch kitty if you had your Heart set on a new baby.Great luck to you, and I'm so sorry you didn't get the one you wanted, You'll find another there's so many that need wonderful homes. I was in Petsmart here last week they must have had 15 kittens and loads of biiger babies, I just can't stand to even look at them makes my Heart ache. Of course my hubby says you hate looking at them then why do you go look when we get there and before we leave Ahhhh no answer sir

Originally Posted by shengmei

I think it is imperative to not just adopt cats others' wouldn't adopt. You should adopt cats you really love.

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I like all cats - and frankly, I would have a huge problem 'picking' a cat. I realise that (almost) everyone has to do it, that you can't just take them all home, or tell the shelter that you'd like them to randomly select one for you, but it seems like (and to the people who've had to do it, it probably feels like) going to an ophanage and saying "I want THAT one."

If I was picking out a cat from a shelter I probably would go for one that had difficulties being adopted (within my own limits - the cat would have to be able to live with other cats, not be afraid of men or women, that's about it).

I'm sure there are times when a shelter kitty speaks to you or 'picks' you, but likewise, there are times when you just have room in your heart for a cat (or another cat) and then I think it's fine to want to help a cat that might otherwise not get a home. To me, that's as valid as any other form of adopting.

I remember when I got bakker 2 yrs in November. I went to the rescue looking to adopt an older female and came home with this scrawny male tuxedo. The kitten pictures back then and his pictures now-well its had to believe its the same cat!!!
I did like Sugar as it was a better picture-way don't you see which one responds to you better??

Originally Posted by GailC

I remember when I got bakker 2 yrs in November. I went to the rescue looking to adopt an older female and came home with this scrawny male tuxedo. The kitten pictures back then and his pictures now-well its had to believe its the same cat!!!
I did like Sugar as it was a better picture-way don't you see which one responds to you better??

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I like the idea of seeing which one responds better.. if I go up there tomorrow, I'll see.

My 1st cat I got when I was living on my own after college came from my oldest friends litter. I had the name picked out (MC which stood for My Cat!) I bent down by the momma cat and the kittens and called come here MC-I took the one that came and had her many many yrs.

I'm with Gail, you should go to the shelter and interact with the babies, see which one picks YOU When I first started with this leukemia business I went to a foster house to choose a positive cat to be a pal to our current one, and to be my cat. Well, there was this cute creamsicle boy that I fell in love with so he was my choice, but there was giant snow tabby boy that wouldn't leave me alone! I picked him up and he latched on for dear life, I said, well, I guess I'm taking him too! I really didn't want him because he was so big, almost 2x the size of the baby at home, but Buster wouldn't take no for an answer Buster ended up being one of the most affectionate, great cats!
Also, as far as the price, $80 is nothing compared to what you'd pay at the vet to get all shots, altered, wormed, etc. $80 is a DEAL!

I'm so sorry you didn't get Spice but there's another kitty for you!

Agree with what everyone else has said! Spice got a good home and now that gives you the opporutinity to give another kitty a home! Its a win-win! Good luck finding a cat that picks you!

I'm sad that you were not able to get Spice, I know you had your heart set on her. But I am glad that at least she went to a loving home, and at least you still get to save another angel. They are both adorable, however I am partial to those little white lips & snout that Sugar has, and at least you will be with Spices twin, Sugar & Spice. I would talk to the rescue place, maybe they would let you take both of them for a discounted price, after all they would be passing up the opportunity to home another kitten.... maybe they could do both for $125, is there anyway you could put up some of the $? Or maybe make a deal with your mom to work off some of the $, or make Mounds your birthday present??? Just reaching, but I think it'd be great if you could get both of them, as it seems you have a big heart to love them, and then all of Spice's sisters would have a real home. Good Luck!

Sugar and Mounds are both adorable. I can't wait to hear how it turns out!

Thanks for the ideas. I'll probably go up there today and see them again, and see if one will "choose me".. and I'll try and ask about the August/adopt and adopt another free. I'm still not sure if mom would like that idea.. five kitties, but I'll be moving out after this school year (ready for college), and Lucy (mom wants to keep her, but she's mine ) and the kitty/kitties I adopt will be moving with me. So even if I only get to adopt one right now, I'm sure that once I'm moved, I'll be at the shelter looking at more kitties to take home.

Are there any older cats at the shelter that need homes? I know the kittens are cute(I must admit, I love them both), but think about it. Older cats are harder to place. Although, this time of year, kittens are getting hard to place, too. Just, don't ignore the older cats. You never know...one of them might be the ones to choose you, too!

Originally Posted by white cat lover

Are there any older cats at the shelter that need homes? I know the kittens are cute(I must admit, I love them both), but think about it. Older cats are harder to place. Although, this time of year, kittens are getting hard to place, too. Just, don't ignore the older cats. You never know...one of them might be the ones to choose you, too!

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There are some older cats.. and they actually get adopted quicker than I thought.. I went back a day after the first visit I ever made, and when we went to see all the animals again, I asked where some of them were, and they had already been adopted. I'm sure I'll be there for a while. I'll see which kitty would be the best to come home with me.

Originally Posted by h~chan

There are some older cats.. and they actually get adopted quicker than I thought.. I went back a day after the first visit I ever made, and when we went to see all the animals again, I asked where some of them were, and they had already been adopted.

I'm sure I'll be there for a while. I'll see which kitty would be the best to come home with me.

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Thanks for at least considering them! I know my poor Damita & Chico have been up for adopting since Feb. No one wants them. Poor Captain has been up for adopting since, Feb. too, but he has been in a cage at the shelter. At least Damita & Chico I can foster.

Don't you mean "which kitties would be best to come home with me."

Originally Posted by white cat lover

Thanks for at least considering them!

I know my poor Damita & Chico have been up for adopting since Feb. No one wants them. Poor Captain has been up for adopting since, Feb. too, but he has been in a cage at the shelter.

At least Damita & Chico I can foster.

Don't you mean "which kitties would be best to come home with me."

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Trust me, I saw a bunch of older kitties that were really sweet. I'm surprised that no one wants Damita and Chico.. they're adorable.

I just got back from the shelter, and I spent a little time with the kitties.. there was one in the cage with Mounds that wanted my attention so badly that he crawled out when we opened it to get her out. Then I spent a little time with Sugar, and she is sooo cute.. and she really likes to explore. Mom and I are going back tomorrow to decide on one for sure, and then hopefully bring her home. I just found out today that you pay $80 for kittens, and get $50 back after spay/neutering.. so maybe mom will feel a little better about it.

I wish I could take kitties home, but I doubt mom will let me.. maybe I'll run it by her..

If you get two that look exactly alike, then maybe she'll never know the difference! Dad didn't know that I had both Twitch & Ophelia for a few months...then again, he's slightly oblivious!

Originally Posted by white cat lover

If you get two that look exactly alike, then maybe she'll never know the difference!

Dad didn't know that I had both Twitch & Ophelia for a few months...then again, he's slightly oblivious!

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That's a good idea, but there's quite a difference in $80 and $160.. and the two I'm deciding between look a bit different.. one is a little older and is a long-haired kitty, and the other is smaller, and has shorter hair. I really would like to have both though.. : :

Do you mean to say the kittens don't come spayed or neutered already?????

Originally Posted by sarahp

Do you mean to say the kittens don't come spayed or neutered already?????

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The kittens aren't, but I think the older cats are. Older cats are $80 to adopt, and kittens are $30 + $50 until they're fixed..

Originally Posted by sarahp

Do you mean to say the kittens don't come spayed or neutered already?????

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I know the shelter I volunteer for doesn't always alter the cats/dogs before placement. If we did alter all of them, we couldn't afford to stay open. People just don't donate enough & the city doesn't have enough grants...