animal rescuers - resources - support

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-20-2009, 03:49 PM

Thanks Kimbo, yeah it may not seem much but it is HUGE, after I see the aftermath of what people do to these animals and why they ended up in sanctuary care in the first place.

FeminineAllure · 12-20-2009, 04:00 PM

Last year I adopted a cat for a year for my Dad for Christmas. I hung the picture of the animal on his refrigerator.
This year with the 5 or more ferals and a kitten out back it is costing me a small fortune. Their shelter, the igloo and blankets and beds, wet and dry food, cat milk. They are my financial focus for right now. And I also need to trap them soon and take each to the vet which ranges from 50$ to 85$ dollars a cat to be neutered or spayed, all shots, deworming, any medical care. And god forbid if they have feline aids or leukemia they put them to sleep so they do not infect the rest of the colony.

For gifts this is a great site>http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

And just by clicking on their site daily sponsers pay for food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary.

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-20-2009, 04:03 PM

I also use GoodSearch, where you can designate a charity and each time you search something, a small donation goes to that charity.

Kimbo · 12-20-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FeminineAllure

Last year I adopted a cat for a year for my Dad for Christmas. I hung the picture of the animal on his refrigerator.
This year with the 5 or more ferals and a kitten out back it is costing me a small fortune. Their shelter, the igloo and blankets and beds, wet and dry food. They are my financial focus for right now.

For gifts this is a great site>http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

And just by clicking on their site daily sponsers pay for food and care!

I'm glad you are there for them, your dedication inspires me. I know the financial impact, but I also know the rewards. I wish you and your ferals a very happy holiday.

I have to take patrol over again in my neighborhood now that my critter trapping companion is expecting a baby.

FeminineAllure · 12-20-2009, 05:11 PM

I finished some shopping up on The Animal Rescue Site and..."Your purchase will give or help:

70.0 bowls of food" How awesome is that!!! More things in this world should be Win Win.

violaine · 12-21-2009, 02:27 PM

if the weather is bad where you are- very cold- a simple and very warm/durable/inexpensive house for outside animals can be made from a large styrofoam cooler turned upside down.

cut a hole in one size, and shipping tape/secure the top [which will be on the bottom if this will create a larger inside space]. for easy clean up, place a large liner of some sort on the bottom- tarp, vinyl, or plastic.

photo:

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/feral-a...or-winter.html

NotAnAverageGuy · 12-21-2009, 09:29 PM

I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters.

This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling?

Andrew, Jr. · 12-22-2009, 12:57 PM

NotAnAverageGuy,

I think it is horrible to sell any animal on Craigslist or Ebay or any list for that matter. I just cannot imagine anyone doing something like that. It is just beyond my comprehension. Some people should never get pets. I believe that all animals have souls. I could careless what anyone says about that. I believe that. They are a creation from God, and to be respected as such.

Thanks for bringing that to our attention.

:bal lcat:

Peace.

Sachita · 12-26-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters.

This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling?

when they allowed re-homing fees, which should be a good thing to insure a second thought, it opened the door for people looking to make a fast buck. $100.00 for an animal they picked up somewhere and might have even stolen.

I think it sucks yet at the same time I have found excellent homes for animals I adopt out but i take extra steps and make sure they are going to a good home. I follow up and give them the option to bring the dog back should things not work out.

I have 2 adorable kittens that need homes if anyone is looking for sweet indoor cats.

Inuus · 12-26-2009, 07:39 PM

It is annoying. I cruise CL every day several times a day looking for ads to flag. People just get smart and dont put a rehoming fee price on their ads they just list what they have and say contact me for more details rehoming fee applies. I have seen people on there too report others they know who just got a dog from them for free or small fee only to resell it on CL. Its hard its annoying but I still go in there several times a day to "police" what I can

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters.

This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling?

12-20-2009, 04:00 PM	#2
FeminineAllure Member How Do You Identify?: Female Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: My rainbow is way overdue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,145 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,659 Thanked 2,026 Times in 555 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Last year I adopted a cat for a year for my Dad for Christmas. I hung the picture of the animal on his refrigerator. This year with the 5 or more ferals and a kitten out back it is costing me a small fortune. Their shelter, the igloo and blankets and beds, wet and dry food, cat milk. They are my financial focus for right now. And I also need to trap them soon and take each to the vet which ranges from 50$ to 85$ dollars a cat to be neutered or spayed, all shots, deworming, any medical care. And god forbid if they have feline aids or leukemia they put them to sleep so they do not infect the rest of the colony. For gifts this is a great site>http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3 And just by clicking on their site daily sponsers pay for food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. __________________ Remember anyone can love you when the sun is shining...In the storm is where you learn who truly cares for you

12-20-2009, 05:11 PM	#5
FeminineAllure Member How Do You Identify?: Female Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: My rainbow is way overdue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,145 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,659 Thanked 2,026 Times in 555 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I finished some shopping up on The Animal Rescue Site and..."Your purchase will give or help: 70.0 bowls of food" How awesome is that!!! More things in this world should be Win Win. __________________ Remember anyone can love you when the sun is shining...In the storm is where you learn who truly cares for you

12-22-2009, 12:57 PM	#8
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	NotAnAverageGuy, I think it is horrible to sell any animal on Craigslist or Ebay or any list for that matter. I just cannot imagine anyone doing something like that. It is just beyond my comprehension. Some people should never get pets. I believe that all animals have souls. I could careless what anyone says about that. I believe that. They are a creation from God, and to be respected as such. Thanks for bringing that to our attention.:bal lcat: Peace.

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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	Thanks Kimbo, yeah it may not seem much but it is HUGE, after I see the aftermath of what people do to these animals and why they ended up in sanctuary care in the first place.

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NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	I also use GoodSearch, where you can designate a charity and each time you search something, a small donation goes to that charity.

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violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	if the weather is bad where you are- very cold- a simple and very warm/durable/inexpensive house for outside animals can be made from a large styrofoam cooler turned upside down. cut a hole in one size, and shipping tape/secure the top [which will be on the bottom if this will create a larger inside space]. for easy clean up, place a large liner of some sort on the bottom- tarp, vinyl, or plastic. photo: http://www.our-happy-cat.com/feral-a...or-winter.html

12-21-2009, 09:29 PM	#7
NotAnAverageGuy Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Trans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,723 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 109 Thanked 282 Times in 178 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters. This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling?