10/07/2020
Copied from another Rescuer.
It has been a long spring but our kittens are growing up. As we prepare to start posting kittens available for adoption over the next week I’d like to make a few things clear...
I don’t do rescue for you.
I don’t do it for me.
I do it for the animals that need rescuing.
I don’t work 24/7, break my heart on a regular basis, always try to find room for one more or spend all of our money on cats that are not our own, for you. Nor do I do it for me. I do it for them. The cats and kittens dumped, abandoned, not fixed, left to fend for themselves for generations. Our goal here is not to find YOU a kitten. It’s to find these kittens and cats the right forever home and it’s a responsibility we take very seriously. They are our priority. You aren’t “buying a cat”, This is not a store. You are adopting a living being - a forever family member.Rescue is not a “fun” thing to do. We trap, we socialize, we do adoptions. It’s a lot. Sure kittens are cute and adorable but if I had my wish, there would not be any more cats or kittens left to save. People would be responsible pet owners and rescuers like myself could go back to living our lives. Trust me, I’d really like a break. But I know that won’t happen in my lifetime, if ever.So here we are.It’s adoption time.
A few things to remember....
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We have an adoption process. No one is entitled to a kitten.🐱
Please note that a foster will be given priority if they have an interest in a kitten they are fostering. They have put in the time and effort, have often developed a bond and deserve that respect.
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Priority will be given to potential adopters wanting to adopt a bonded pair.
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Yes, we ask for an adoption fee. This is not a business for us. Our adoption fee does not usually cover the cost of feeding and vetting a kitten for the months they are with us. I work my job to pay for food and vetting. Many of our fosters kindly provide their own food but we provide food daily for more than 40 cats, some long timers, and all of the vetting. Sometimes cats we receive are TNR’d because they are feral. We do not receive an adoption fee for these cats which we have vetted, but this work is important so we do it.
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If you are messaging to ask for a “free” or “reduced fee” kitten, please know you won’t be getting a kitten from us. Not because we need your money but because pets cost money and if you aren’t willing or able to pay up front for a vetted kitty, then we have concerns.
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If you want a kitten for a barn, we are not the rescue for you..🐱
If you want your cat to be indoor/outdoor, please look elsewhere.
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Yes you must complete an application and be approved. Completing an application does not guarantee a kitten. We often receive multiple applications for the same kitten. If your application is approved and you are the successful applicant for a particular kitten, you will be contacted.
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If you are rude in your messaging, do not expect a response. We are busy and have no time for that. You can also expect to be blocked from the page. I have zero tolerance right now.
🐱Yes there may be a delay in responding to your message. We are a small rescue, have families, other obligations and many cats in our care. We already do this 24/7 and to find time to also reply to dozens and dozens of messages, calls, texts and emails daily is often challenging. If your message gets missed and you’d really like to speak to us, please feel free to send us a reminder message!
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Also please note we do not have a physical shelter. We are a foster based rescue. Our cats are in homes. At this time there is very little opportunity to visit kittens or cats due to COVID and infection control guidelines.If you think you can do this better, please do! We are all happy to step back and take a break. In the end I have to make the hard decisions that I think are in the best interest of each animal and I’m sorry if some of you end up disappointed. I do this for them, not you.I appreciate those of you with patience, understanding and compassion for what we see and do every single day. The stress, the emotions, the fatigue. When I do finally stop rescuing, I can assure you it won’t be because of the animals.
Thank you to all of you who are here. Who believe in what we do. We are so grateful to have you along on this journey. ❤️
Thank You
Pawzietively Precious Cat Rescue