Conference misery::feline_v1

2095.0. "Looking to save a kitten from the shelter" by SASE::CHENIS () Wed Dec 28 1988 12:46

    
    	Save a Kitten ...
    
    	Hi - My name is Ken - and as you can probably tell, I'm not
    	a very active notes writer/reader - but I figured this might
    	be a good way to help a little kitten out ... I have a good
    	friend who's son (5 yrs old) received a kitten as a gift for
    	his birthday - well, she tried keeping it, but her son thinks
    	of the cat as more of a tonka than a living thing - We have
    	asked around, but can't seem to find anyone looking for
    	a 4 month old kitten ... So, as one last try I figured I'd 
    	give the notes files a chance - I really hate to bring it 
    	to the animal shelter, but if we can't find a home for him
    	by Friday, (the 30th) that's what we'll have to do ... Sorry
    	for short notice, but something came up, and we have to go
    	to N.Carolina for 12 days, and can't possibly leave him alone.
    
    	So:  the stats:
    
                    where the cat is located:
    			Leominster, MA - 
    
                    gender (and if the cat has been neutered/spayed):
    			Male (not sure if fixed - he came from a pet shop)

                    age:
    			Between 4 and 6 months
           
    	            long-hair/short-hair:
             		Short-hair
    
                    coat pattern:
                    	Like Morris the Cat
    
    		    breed:
    			Tabby
    
                    size:
    			Small - 8-10 inches long ???
                
                    endearing traits
                    anything else you may think is important (indoor or
                    outdoor, shy or friendly, etc.)
               		He is very friendly, and loves to play - too
    		much almost - he always wants to have someone to sit
    		on or play with - He's been cooped up in an apartment
    		since he was tiny - but he seems to really want to go
    	  	outside - He is litter box trained and very clean.
    
    	Please let me know if you're interested, or if you know someone
    	who is, please have them give me a call ... Thanks ...
    
    			    Ken
    				DTN: 247-2047
    				Home: 508-582-7154 (24hr ans machine)
                            

    Try Kitty Angels in Tyngsboro.  They are a no-kill shelter and if
    they agree to take him you won't have to worry about him getting
    put to sleep.  Call first.  508-649-3013,3615.
    
      Males usually aren't neutered until about 9 months old.  I can
    offer some low cost spay certificates to go with him as an incentive
    to anyone interested in this little guy.
    
      And "cooping him up" in an apartment isn't so awful!  My four
    are housecats and are very happy & healthy.  Cats aren't necessarily
    outdoor animals - it depends on where you live and your personal
    preference.
      Good luck.  Does anyone know about the chances of a pet shop cat
    being FLV positive?  That would be important to anyone with a multicat
    household who's considering this little guy.
    
      Good luck Ken.  Sounds like the parents are doing the right thing
    if they can't teach the child that the cat feels pain too.
      Nancy DC
    
    

    Thanks for all the help folks - got some mail messages etc, and
    we were able to find a good home for him ... Gee, I guess the notes
    files really do work - someone should tell NYNEX about this - it's
    much better than the yellow pages ... 
    
    					Thanks again ...
    
    						Ken