24/05/2025
We encourage pet owners to have a vet for annual checkups and emergencies.
We are being inundated at the moment with people messaging to say they have just bought a kitten and are wondering if we can get it vaccinated and neutered for them - if you cannot afford the basics then you shouldn’t be buying a pet!!!
We will not fund neutering for people who have knowingly gone out and bought a kitten despite not being able to afford the basics.
Sadly unscrupulous breeders sell kittens at a low cost, making them accessible to those who cannot afford their ongoing basic care. More upsettingly, we are also seeing a rescue selling kittens for £7.50 each which is heartbreaking in itself!
A pet is a privilege, a financial commitment that should be carefully considered and not undertaken without serious thought into affordability and ongoing costs. Research should be completed by anyone considering a pet to ensure they are capable of paying for the vaccines, chip, neuter, flea and wormer along with the yearly costs of boosters and medical emergencies!
Do not go out and buy a pet if you are then going to ask a rescue to pay for it! It is your responsibility as the owner and if that is a responsibility you cannot afford then don’t buy a pet!
If you are giving away free kittens/selling cheap kittens you are putting them at risk, you are letting them down and setting them up to fail.
When giving away/selling kittens cheap:
1. PEOPLE WILL LIE TO YOU.
They will tell you what they think you want to hear. You have to ask yourself, if they are a lovely home, why are they supporting backyard breeding? The chances are, they cannot afford basic vet care or to responsibly rehome. They may be so unsuitable that no responsible breeder or responsible rescue would allow them to adopt/buy.
2. PEOPLE WITH BAD INTENTIONS LOOK FOR FREE KITTENS.
These folks will DEFINITELY lie to you, often having someone more trusting pose as the adopter instead of themselves. Snake food, dog fighting/bait, abuse, etc.
3. YOUR KITTENS DESERVE MEDICAL CARE.
If you love your kittens, you want to be sure that they are dewormed, flea-treated, microchipped and vaccinated at the proper ages. You also want to be sure that your adopter will be able to afford to have them spayed or neutered before they reach sexual maturity (around 4 months of age) or be able to handle an emergency vet bill should one arise. If they can’t afford an adoption fee, there’s a good chance they won’t be able to afford proper vet care the kitten needs.
If you have an unspayed female cat and are giving away/selling cheap kittens please contact a responsible rescue - they will help!
