I looked at shelter Web sites

debodun said:
There are three shelters I would consider within "driveable" distances. I looked at their available cats up for adoption - most are "special needs" and some require that you adopt a companion animal in addition.

I just want one healthy pet.
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I agree we went to many a shelter in our area and looked at other websites.... sadly many many of the animals were special needs and frankly would cost a ton in vet / special diet / medications etc to care for.
I think many are given up do to time and money needed to care for a sick pet.... many like us want to adopt 1 reasonably healthy companion.

We were about to give up when we saw a small dog they said had "no issues" .....we were there when place opened had a few people in line and adopted the dog ..... when they announced he was taken.... half the line turned around and left ......as most other choices in shelter were special needs.

They did not realize this dog had digestive issues. they said he had accidents because he was anxious.
It was a food allergy so once we found he could not have any rice in food he was ok ..... but I washed a lot of carpet / floor in the mean time.
 

I do feel for the special needs pets, but I am lucky to still be able to care for myself, let alone a being that needs a lot of attention and patience. There are people that can and are willing to do this, but, sadly, I am not one of them. Just when you get attached to them, they are going to the big catnip patch or dog park in the sky. And like you said, a fourtune in vet bills. When I took healthy pets to the vet, I couldn't leave without at least a $200 bill.
 
debodun said:
I do feel for the special needs pets, but I am lucky to still be able to care for myself, let alone a being that needs a lot of attention and patience. There are people that can and are willing to do this, but, sadly, I am not one of them. Just when you get attached to them, they are going to the big catnip patch or dog park in the sky. And like you said, a fourtune in vet bills. When I took healthy pets to the vet, I couldn't leave without at least a $200 bill.
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Deb, keep looking. And it's OK to not adopt a pet with known special needs. Things could develop later of coarse. I had my diabetic kitty.

I just can't believe there isn't an adult healthy cat available. You'd find one in my area in no time.
 

Deb, if there are any animal feed stores you could put up a wanted note and see if anyone calls. There are always stray cats moving through places out in the country, some are feral but a lot of them are pitiful dumped out tame cats that desperately want a person. Any that are tame I catch and take to the humane society. One cat once was so sweet I was really tempted to keep her and take my own cat in to surrender, but of course I couldn't do that, but I still regret not having a cat like her.
Also there was one feed store in the country in Colorado that would accept litters of kittens and give them away for free to customers.
 
debodun said:
I've been thinking Manx. There is a breeder on the edge of what I'd be willing to drive. I looked at their Web page and sent them a message using the form there, stating my situation and the name of my vet (so they can see I am a responsible pet owner) and asking the price. They don't say how much these cats cost on the page and I haven't heard back from them - it's been almost 24 hours.
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I used Petfinder to find a cat. We adopted a Bombay/Manx mix. Both breeds have similar qualities, and our cat is the most lovable, intelligent cat we've ever had. He's like a puppy. I would highly recommend a Manx.

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debodun said:
The breeder didn't mention how much a Manx would cost. That may be prohibitive for me. I read online that they can ask anywhere from $800 to $1500.
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We lucked out. Our Bugsy cost us a $75 adoption fee. He lived with an elderly lady who passed away and had been sent to a foster home. They only had him for 3 weeks before we adopted him. He was 6 y/o at the time. Same with our Andy. He also lived with an elderly lady who passed away. He was 6 months old when we adopted him. Maybe their similar backgrounds are why they are so close!

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dseag2 said:
We lucked out. Our Bugsy cost us a $75 adoption fee. He lived with an elderly lady who passed away and had been sent to a foster home. They only had him for 3 weeks before we adopted him. He was 6 y/o at the time. Same with our Andy. He also lived with an elderly lady who passed away. He was 6 months old when we adopted him. Maybe their similar backgrounds are why they are so close!

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Your pictures of Bugsy and Andy are so heartwarming, love those two sweeties. 🧡
 
My son thinks my Buffy might want a kitten soon. I looked at Shelters, only a few cats available, wasn't taken by any of them. Checked Craigslist, a whole bunch but people wanted a minimum of $100 ReHoming Fee! Ha! No way.

Besides, it's way too soon now. It's only been 16 days, but deb your thread got me curious.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Your pictures of Bugsy and Andy are so heartwarming, love those two sweeties. 🧡
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I know I post them often, some the same ones, but they are just so sweet together and they are such an important part of my life. Not sure how I would have handled Covid and being forced to retire early if not for their attention and affection. Andy is at my bedroom door every morning when I wake up looking to be petted. That makes my day!
 
@debodun Have you gone in yet. An older cat is kind of considered special need. But many cats live to old age without any health problems. I'd go into the shelters and speak with someone directly there.
 
debodun said:
No, not yet.
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I understand. Brining a new pet into the house can be a bit stressful but I wouldn't wait too, too long. And don't be afraid to ask questions about behavior, litter box use. I grilled the woman I got my kittens from when I talked to her on the phone about the litter box since they would be strictly indoors. They are good girls.
 

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