Ziggy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I just need to vent this out, I'm feeling so angry... I was just looking at a website I use to give away unwanted furniture we had after refurbishing a few rooms, and as always I got into looking at the 'pets' section on there, where people advertise kittens for rehoming and so on... There was a post there from someone who described him/herself as a 'knowledgeable cat lover' and said he/she was looking for two cats, one male, one female, unneutered, to live with him/her for the next three to four years, and asking for cats that 'wouldn't mind living outside in his backyard, where there is a little hut in case they feel the cold'... That person then has the cheek to say they'd prefer the cats to be delivered to him/her rather than having to pick them up from anywhere... I couldn't believe it... this person has obviously been seduced by the high rate at which kittens are sold on that website (it seems the average moggy in that area fetches between £150 and £200), and intends to just keep a couple in his/her backyard to breed and sell the kittens at crazy prices... I sure hope no one falls for that ad, cause no animal lover would look to rehome two pets 'just for three years', to keep them outside in the cold, not wanting them if they've been neutered, and not bothered to go and see them before picking them up... I reported the ad to the site's admin team, I hope they remove it... I'm just too angry when I see how little respect people show to animals who get to depend on them... I don't do anger easily, but this really got me going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 You are right to be angry. There are some very unscrupulous people out there. I hope the site admin bans him/her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 That would've got me going too Ziggy. I hope that they get banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I am with you all on this too. Cats are house animaols,not backyard animals with a shed if they need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hmm. Found that ad. Kittens do go for silly prices on the antipodean site, although one of mine came from there for free, as his owner was having a baby, and I was totally seduced by his picture (fwuffy wuffy boy). My kittens are in no way being advertised on there. I'm going with Pets4homes and a couple of cat sites I think, nor are they going to be advertised as 'christmas kittens' or 'ready to go'. Sometimes you see kittens on there that are advertised as ready at only four or five weeks old. That's how you end up with poor little babies like our Dilly, who is runtishly undersized (about the same size as a four month old kitten) with behavioural issues and constantly sick, because she was taken away from her mother too soon and nearly died. Or the poor things just die. I'm constantly amazed by the attitude on that site that cats are a temporary possession, to be passed on or dumped when you go back to australia or where ever. I'm angry too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I reported the ad to the site's admin team, I hope they remove it... just what I was about to suggest. Anyone with any sense will ignore this idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I think its interesting that he gave so much info - not very bright perhaps? He could have been less honest and may have been able to set himself up - this way he gets stopped - I hope. I am sure there will have been many complaints by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 i wonder if the site admin could report him to the RSPCA? Mind you, no offence has technically been committed. It's sad that people can't be warned or prosecuted until it's too late. IMO, he should be cautioned or something by the RSPCA, if that is what he intends on doing that is and it looks quite likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 I think its interesting that he gave so much info - not very bright perhaps? . I thought that too... also thinking that, even if his post is removed, nothing stops him actually acquiring animals one way or another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 First things that happens in our house to cats and dogs is a trip down to Ms. Vets. There are far too many unwanted animals on this earth for people to let them breed unchecked. Sausage thanks me for it now, or he would if he understood. And, if there are any vets looking at this forum, he's not fat....just big boned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Sausage sounds delightful Janty - any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Don't know how to do pics yet. Sausage is your typical Bond villain sort of cat. He doesn't lie down..he just stops walking and sort of flops sidewards. We had numerous trips to the vets when we got him...thought he had a balance problem. Turns out he's just lazy. His half sister, Smegul (same Mum) is just three months older than him. She is thin as a rake with small paws and very dainty. Good job really as this gives the vet the evidence that I'm not over feeding him. That's just the way he is...really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Awww, bless him. Sounds just like my cat Biscuit! Do you have an image hosting account like Photobucket? If so, it's easy - I'll explain for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Not at the moment but I will set some time aside to set an account up. I'd love to post images of the gang. We are getting another cube just after Christmas and some ex-batts so there will be even more pictures to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 i wonder if the site admin could report him to the RSPCA? Mind you, no offence has technically been committed. It's sad that people can't be warned or prosecuted until it's too late. IMO, he should be cautioned or something by the RSPCA, if that is what he intends on doing that is and it looks quite likely. I've tried to report incidents to the RSPCA twice now and they weren't bothered either time. Can't see them being remotely interested in this. Odd that kittens are going for a lot on that site though - one of my year 10 boys has had trouble giving them away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 This is sausage in one of his usual relaxed poses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Gorgeous cat Janty. I didn't know you were getting another cube as well as the ex batts - is it still just Holly and Ivy you're getting or is there a mistletoe and rudolph on the horizon too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Gorgeous cat Janty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe to begin with...it's sort of escalated. Mum-in-Law wanted a cube and we have managed to find one second hand that we are collecting after Christmas. However, M-i-L is disabled and finds it difficult to get about and she is worried about looking after the chickens if she is ill. Hubby has said that as she is over at ours a lot anyway, we will buy the extra cube and her chickens can live at ours. That way she will see them lots and lots but we will do the cleaning and general day to day maintenance...and I get extra chickens. He is also talking about getting a large run built for my bantams and their purple eglu. What a hubby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Fantastic! I love the names. Great pic of Sausage......you've got the hang of this uploading malarky now haven't you. You just need a whimsical avatar now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 One step at a time. How do I do avitars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 It tells you ~~here~~ Scroll down a bit. You can also save a pic you like to photobucket and if you can get it to less than 80x80 pixels you can upload it as per instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Can't make anything 80 x 80. Photos are proving to be very difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Janty, if you're having problems, PM me and I'll send you my email address so that you email me the photo to resize for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
