adoptions

We have a lot of cats and kittens who are in need of a forever home.

I'm always getting inquires about kittens, the biggest problem seems to be the age of the kittens. Most people want a tiny kitten, around 8 weeks old.  Once the kittens reach 4 months old, then they're overlooked and wind up staying here for a long time, unwanted. Not that there's anything wrong with the older kittens, they're just too old.

When kittens arrive here, they're often sick from something. They'll have worms, upper respiratory infections, fleas, you name it. Before they're adoptable they have to go to the vet for a check up, have a test for feline leukemia/FIV/heartworm. They need shots, and if old enough, they have to be spayed/neutered. This all takes time.  I never get kittens who've already been to the vet and healthy enough for immediate adoption.

The only time I have kittens who can be adopted at 8 weeks old is when they're born here. Even then, I prefer not to adopt them out that young. The best age to adopt kittens is at 12 weeks, not 8 weeks. They really need a few extra weeks with their littermates to become better socialized.

Someone recently asked about adopting one of the kittens that I have who's 6 months old. Once the potential adopter found out the age of the kitten, she changed her mind. She said she had to have a kitten under 4 months old so it could grow up with her 10 month old daughter. I don't understand how that works. A kitten grows quickly, human babies do not. A well cared for indoor cat can live to be 20+ years old. So it shouldn't matter if a person with a young baby adopts a kitten or adult cat, they can both grow up with the human children.

Adult cats are much better for small children anyway!

Yes, kittens are cute and adorable. But the cute and adorable stage is so short lived. Then they grow up to be beautiful adult cats. I have a house full of beautiful, well behaved adult cats that have been here a long time waiting for someone to adopt them. They were all  kittens once, then thrown away like trash when they were no longer cute and adorable. Rescues and shelters all over the US are packed full of wonderful adult cats who need homes. Millions are euthanized each year because nobody wants them. They were all kittens once too.

Please consider adopting an older kitten or adult cat. They're better behaved, already have shots, healthy, spayed/neutered, and move in ready.

Time to update this I suppose.... I spend most of my day picking up after the cats, have little time to sit and update a blog!!

The building we had hoped to buy fell through. My funding source backed out at the last minute, after the offer was accepted. Not a good way to do business. I had a suspicion it wouldn't work out. Oh well, better luck next time.

We bought a small lot and looking into buying another building. But since our mayor doesn't like cats, he feels he has the power to prevent us from having an adoption center in town. He already told me I can apply for a variance but getting it depends on if the village board members like cats or not. If we can't use the lot for our rescue, it's going to be a great place to put a bunch of toilets! At least that's legal to do around here. We'll wait and see how far we get through the winter with fighting for the opportunity to have an adoption center in town. If not, then we'll wait until there's a new mayor. From what I hear, the local residents aren't very happy with him anyway.

Vanna's finally all settled in to her new home in Texas.
We'll miss her, she's a great cat, but happy to know she has a wonderful forever home.

Here's an article in the local paper about the trip we arranged for Vanna and Kim.

http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011103070347

501(c)3

We are officially a 501(c) organization!  This will open more doors for us and allow us to help save more cats and kittens.
This also means your donations are tax deductable!!

Happy New Year

Well another new year has begun, time to make some changes for the better. Last year we were busy, took on a lot of work, made a lot of progress. I expect to do even more of that this year.

I have big plans for this year, I hope I can accomplish most of them. It's going to take a lot of work and determination, but as always, nothing gets done without putting extra effort into it.

It's going to take a lot of money too, so I hope this new year will bring some much needed funds. Going to gather up some friends to share ideas, write for some grants, do some fundraising.

Last year I was able to take in quite a few cats and kittens and find them homes. This year I will try to do even more. I've met some wonderful people along the way, and know the cats and kittens who've left here will live happy, safe lives. This is what it's all about.

Several people have asked when I was going to have a blog with updates of what's happening. Well I finally caved in and decided to add one. Nothing much to read yet, but I'll be adding a little bit at a time.

You'll get to see photos of the "mewbies" as they show up, as well as news of adoptions, special events, fundraisers, articles, or just whatever happens to be on my mind at the moment.

Feel free to leave comments, just please keep it clean.