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09-26-2005, 10:44 AM | #1 |
Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md
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| Tiny Little Persian I'm just putting out feelers to help me decide what to do about one of my kitties. I have a litle baby girl that is so tiny. She was just under 2 oz. at at birth, and at 9 weeks is 10 ounces. She is cute as a button and so laid back that i am becoming VERY attached. She sleeps with me and actually thinks I'm her Mama. I'm really stressing on letting her go. I'm so afraid to let her go this little. I don't have a problem keeping her a bit longer but getting homes for tinies is STRESSFUL. I'm just worried no matter how many questions I ask, the home will not be nice enough or they won't be watchful of her. I just never had a tiny like this before. I'm such a worry wart
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09-26-2005, 11:17 AM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL
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| Maybe you could make sure to adopt this precious one to someone with past experience with tinies? Or try to get a sense of the person, and decide if they would stay in touch with you after they adopt her? For example, 25 years ago, I got my 1st Yorkie, and she was a very tiny girl. I stayed in touch with her breeder throughout her entire life. I have two more Yorkies now, and one of my girls is tiny, and the breeder allowed me to have her because of my experience with my 1st tiny girl. I can really understand your fear. When you meet perspective parents, go with your instinct. If they don't feel like the 'right' home, don't hesitate to say so. After-all, this is YOUR baby, and you want the very best for her. Sheila P.S. You're not a worry wart, you're a responsible person. |
10-03-2005, 08:11 AM | #3 |
Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md
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| This is ridiculous I decided to charge NOTHING for my little Tiny Girl if the adopter would agree to a basic few rules for adopting. I thought this a very fair exchange and wasn't asking anything more then some common sense basics and vet care. Well I got zillions of responses but everyone seems to be balking at my guidelines . 1.) must be picked up or else I could drive a bit to meet 2.) Must have a current vet or else have a new one lined up 3.) Must agree not to do another set of vaccines due to 1st set had a few reactions in kitty, until the kitten reaches 1 lb. 4.) Must agree to keep feeding kitten what she eats now unless vet says different(Nutro Natural). 5.)Must agree to return kitten if can not keep. May not sell to anyone or any petshop. 6.) May not breed 7.) Must agree to sign paper saying I make no guarantees with this kitten because it is so tiny( I find this fair since I am not charging ). 8.) This cat MUST not be caged except for necessary circumstances such as vet visits.(This kitten will not eat and cry itself horse if caged , even if just for sleeping at night. She has ben raised sleeping with me .) So am I being unreasonable? I thought it was fair since I am not charging for the cat and only list things which would be for the kittens welfare. Maybe I am biased... and not being fair.. what do you think?
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10-03-2005, 08:32 AM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada
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| I think this is very reasonable , you are a responsible person who look for the best home for your animal . Do you have a picture of the kitty ? |
10-03-2005, 08:49 AM | #5 | |
Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago
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Very reasonable. If I had to pay a lot of money, I would want a guarantee, but since you are giving her away, I think its OK. Good luck finding her a home. She sounds like a doll. Too bad I am severely allergic to cats
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10-03-2005, 08:54 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte
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| I would LOVE to see a picture of this kitten!!! I didn't know they came in small sizes like that!! Do you know how much she would weigh as an adult??? I wish I could get her but I live too far away and my husband would KILL me! BTW, I think your guideline are great! When I sold my puppies, I learned that the people who got offended at them, and several did , come to find out, had ill intentions for them anyway
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10-03-2005, 08:57 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte
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| I reread your guidelines and can't understand why anyone would have a problem!!! I would be thrilled to have her!
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10-03-2005, 09:15 AM | #8 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL
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| I think your contract is far more than reasonable. I think the people balking, have done you a huge favor. None of them are this right home for this a baby. I'd sign that contract, in a heartbeat. Sheila |
10-03-2005, 09:38 AM | #9 |
& Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio
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| Those are completely reasonable, and if I lived anywhere near you, I would take her in a heartbeat! ,
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10-03-2005, 11:19 AM | #10 |
Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md
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| Thanks guys I feel better now. I thought maybe I was being to demanding ,but you all have reinforced my decision. I know the guarantee thing is a biggy and I DO usually give a guarantee but I feel I just can not with such a small girl , so that is why I am trying to find her a forever happy healthy home at no charge even though I have put out a few hundred dollars toward her care so far....sigh. I think people also don't like it when I tell them how dependent she is and can not be caged . The truth is I REALLY think she would die if caged as I tried it a few nights and it made her a shivering wreck.
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10-03-2005, 11:31 AM | #11 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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| I think your guidelines are WONDERFUL! But I hate to say this -- someone may SAY that they will never put her in a cage, but how would you really know for sure? And the may SAY that they will never give her away or sell her, but what if they do? Or what if they get annoyed and just let her out the door but then tell you that she accidentally got out and ran away? Some people are so sneaky and place no value on their pets. If she's as cute and tiny as you say she is, and you're already so attached to her and love her, can't you maybe keep her? I'm sure she's crazy in love with you already -- you're her mama! I'd just hate for her to go into a home where they won't love her the same way you love her. She's already use to living the good life and being spoiled by you. This is why I could NEVER be a breeder. I would never be able to give the puppies up -- I'm just too weak and I'd instantly fall in love with them. Plus, I'd forever worry that they were not being treated with 100% love and attention as they deserve.
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10-03-2005, 11:57 AM | #12 |
Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md
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| I know but when can anyone be sure of any pet they adopt out? I just have to make the best effort to screen adopters and hope that most of them will have a conscience. and They ALL always think I'm their Mama . I spoil each and every animal in this house.. it's simply sickening....LOL
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10-03-2005, 12:01 PM | #13 | |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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10-03-2005, 01:11 PM | #14 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL
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| I'm glad we were able to make you feel better. Seriously, I think the 'right' home will understand that she should not be caged, and they will comply, out of their love for her. People that truly love their babies, want to know their needs and will do whatever it takes to fulfill them. Sheila |
10-03-2005, 01:23 PM | #15 |
Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State
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| Where do you live? I would love to take her... I just have Gizmo inside now and would love to find someone for him to play with. He is 1 lb and 14 oz so he is little too.?????? |
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