No adoption fees for adult cats

RSPCA Burwood East and RSPCA Peninsula Victoria

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Beemo United States • Posts: 1259

1 1 Dec 2011

"On Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd December 2011, if you visit RSPCA Burwood East or RSPCA Peninsula and get to know one of our feline friends, and can make a lifetime commitment to give the cat a second chance in life, there will be no fee to adopt. That's right, all adoption fees will be waived.

It�s all in the name of giving cats the happy ending they deserve. "
http://www.rspcavic.org/adoption/i-heart-cats

A great opportunity to save a life, and give a cat in need a forever home.
As a lot of you probably know it is currently kitten season, so while there is an abundance of kittens that need re-homing that means that less adult cats are being adopted out.

All RSPCA pets are already desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and flea-treated too! Which would generally cost $200+.

RSPCA NSW are also currently offering half price adoption rates for cats:
http://www.rspcansw.org.au/adoption_drives/cat_adoption_drive

Remember cats are full time commitment, so think carefully before you decide to adopt.
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Deespark QLD • Posts: 328

2 1 Dec 2011

I think there should still be a small fee, so not just anyone can grab a cat for free, though if they can make sure the owners are good, then it is a good thing for the cats! I would get one, but mum got rid of our last one and I still haven't got over it :/

But yeah, remember everyone, don't get a cat unless you are prepared for 10+ years of buying food, vet bills, litterbox cleaning and being careful around doors if it is an indoor only cat, having to deal with injuries or bringing dead animals in the house if it is outside and inside (or dying animals. A cat we had years ago was inside/outside one brought in a crow that was still very much alive and struggling). Though they can also make great pets, and are less matnence then say, a dog in most cases

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Lotus Eater QLD • Posts: 60

3 1 Dec 2011

If the small adoption fee means the difference between getting a cat or not, people probably shouldn't be adopting.

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Beemo United States • Posts: 1259

4 1 Dec 2011

Deespark said:

I was unsure of this as well when I first saw it, especially since it's coming up to Christmas where people may think a 'free' cat would make a nice chrissy present.
Though I trust the people on this forum know better than that and would only take advantage of this offer if they were 100% committed on getting a cat.

Cats have a much lower adoption rate than dogs, and since it is is kitten season there are a lot more cats in the pound, and a lot more being put down. So this is the RSPCA'S strategy to try and save as many of them from being put down as possible. I don't completely agree with it...but honestly I think this makes a cats chances of living a long and fulfilling life much higher.

It's good for anyone who was thinking of getting a cat anyway, and if it encourages someone to adopt rather than buy from a breeder or pet shop etc. then that's great happy

Also it means more money for you to spend on toys, beds, food etc. for your fury friend.

Miss. Jones VIC • Posts: 242

5 2 Dec 2011

yeah, i'd be nervous... if you can't afford an adoption fee, how can you afford a cat?

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Jacqui T NSW • Posts: 796

6 2 Dec 2011

RSPCA NSW are selling all adult cats for half price until early February. The reason we're doing this is because we are completely full of cats and will be through the hot months. But all of our animals go desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and vet checked. We also assess adoptees by asking them questions about their household, their lifestyle (to make sure they have enough time to care for the pet) and previous history with owning pets. We can refuse someone from adopting if we think they are not suitable. To be honest it isn't the best move we want to make, but its the only one we have.

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