puppy or kitten

[tina]

looking for a free puppy of kitten…i just moved out here in aug.i had to leave my boston terrior with my aunt in mo.i miss having a pet.if anyone has a small dog or a kitten i can give it a great home

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[hammerhead]

Craig’s list has lots of free kittens. Not so sure on the small dog part, unless someone is giving one away.

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[luckymom30]

Maybe you can strike a deal with 1996XJCQH

who has a puppy thry are selling and you could provide it with a loving home.

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[miws]

tina, Welcome to West Seattle!

To be honest, the fact that you are asking for a free kitten or puppy concerns me a bit. Since you had your boston terrier back when you lived back home, you are well acquainted with the associated costs in the care for a pet that you are hoping to have in your heart and home for many years to come.

Even feeding them can get expensive, especially if you opt for the healthier pet food choices, rather than the more popular, cheaper brands, that are comprised of all sorts of animal parts, such as ground up chicken beaks and eyes, (seriously) listed as “animal byproducts” on the label.

Cheaper dry food may be coated with animal fat, I believe I’ve heard, to make it more enticing to the hungry little pet.

Obviously veterinary bills are going to be a an issue, whether it’s for the routine check-up, vaccinations, or, forbid, the emergency visit.

If there’s any way possible, would you consider adopting a pet from a reputable agency/group? Yes, it’ll cost some money, but you are more likely to get a known healthy pet, perhaps even one with a verifiable health history.

An adopted pet will hopefully be more likely to have been properly weaned from it’s mother, unless there were extenuating circumstances, such as the mother dying, or abandoning her babies. An adopted pet will have all of it’s vaccines, and be spayed/neutered.

You might also consider adopting an older pet. If you are leaning more toward a cat, adopt a black one. Sadly, and a bit surprisingly, many people actually believe in the old “black cats are bad luck” superstition, so many of them are passed by.

Hope this info helps, and that you understand my intent, of you being able to give a long term, happy home to an otherwise unwanted pet!

Good luck!

Mike

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[anonyme]

Why abandon one pet just to get another? Taking an animal into your home is a PERMANENT decision. Have your circumstances changed enough so that you can make a commitment now that you were unable to make in August?

Free pets are usually the result of irresponsible breeding, which should not be encouraged. Pet listings of any kind are prohibiited on Craig’s List – although they do sneak in. If you’re ready to make a real commitment to adopt a companion, please go to a shelter.

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[tina]

i am aware of the cost to have a pet..the reasons i had to leave my boston is personal..i love animals and i can give one a great home

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[miws]

i am aware of the cost to have a pet [….] i love animals and i can give one a great home

tina, all the more reason to Adopt! :-)

Mike

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[SeekingEuros]

Tina glad you are thinking of a pet, as they improve quality of life. I would like to echo the idea of adopting an older kitten, but already discarded cat from one of the many places in town. I rescued all of the cats I have had, and a kitten ( 1year old) that I got a few years ago is truly the best pet I have ever had. You might visit the Petco where there is a 1.5 yr old cat (per this forum) who is still a kitten. They bond with owners very fast as the only pet. Something that I would think about, is if you get an 8 week old kitten and then leave it alone while you are at work, it will be very lonely, so you should get two. I would think the same is true with puppies. A somewhat older kitten that is being rescued has already adjusted to being alone.

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[tom kelley]

I was at Pet Pros in Westwood Village this afternoon and noticed a flyer for an up-coming adoption event. As I’m not in the adoption mode the day and time didn’t register. Their # 932 2206. Someone who has the contact info should suggest Furry Faces.

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[furryfaces]

MIWS…you are very well informed! Adoption is a great option.

Tom…thank you for recommending us.

Tina, there are many great groups to adopt an older kitten or cat from. All of these org’s spay/neuter; vaccinate; worm; flea treat; combo test and some microchip—this is all included in the adoption fee.

–Seattle Animal Shelter

–Kitty Harbor

–Friends of the Animals Foundation-located at Next to Nature in the Alaska Junction

–Motley Zoo–cats/kittens are at Petco in the Alaska Junction

–Regional Animal Services of King County

—-and many, many more.

Please note that most rescue groups/shelters will not adopt out a single, young kitten by itself—generally you have to adopt two kittens, or a kitten and adult. The reason is that a young kitten is like a human baby/toddler–they are very needy and require lots of attention. At 1 to 1 & 1/2 half years old, cats are at the greatest risk of being surrendered to a shelter due to behavioral issues. The largest percentage of these surrendered cats were ‘only kittens’ that did not get the proper socialization they needed when they were young, which manifests itself as negative behavior as they age.

Also, as the kitten/cat population rises, many of the local shelters will wave the adoption fee for adult cats. These cats are loving; spayed or neutered; have had their shots; wormed; and combo tested. Both Seattle Humane Society of King County (in Bellevue) and Regional Animal Services of King County offer this opportunity once or twice a year.

Another option, until you find the right kittens/cat, is to foster. All of the aforementioned groups rely heavily on foster homes in order to save lives. Good luck your search.

If we can be of any further assistance, please email us at furryfaces@hotmail.com

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[miws]

furryfaces, I learned form the best! :-)

Mike

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