Would you adopt from the RSPCA?

Phoenix · 25-11-2009, 06:45 PM

If you could adopt another pet (doesn't have to be a cat, could be any animal) would you consider adopting it from the RSPCA?

Personally, I would simply because it's not the animal's fault it ends up with the RSPCA.

angieh · 25-11-2009, 07:50 PM

When we were looking for a Kompanion for Kizzy, we went to our local RSPCA and I would have adopted from them if they had had the young male kitten we were looking for. I had no issues with the centre and the staff were kind and pleasant and the animals looked well cared for. We were allowed to wander around the pens unsupervised, which I am not sure is actually a good thing, but we were happy to do that.

Leesy · 25-11-2009, 08:55 PM

Yes adopting from the RSPCA is somewhere that I would consider getting another pet from.

Kim · 25-11-2009, 09:48 PM

Yes definitely. A cat needing a home deserves a chance no matter which rescue it comes from. I know the RSPCA are far from perfect, but I have to say our local branch are excellent.

moonstone · 25-11-2009, 10:57 PM

YES if it was a cat/kitten that i really wanted

I have no problem with the local branches of RSPCA they work hard and have the animals best interests at heart

A homeless animals is always deserving of a loving home

pcspik · 06-12-2009, 05:36 PM

No because simply most RSPCA branches put FIV kitties down. Due to the fact that I have FIV cats already, I would require an FIV cat.

Also for me location is a factor, we have no RSPCA shelters near by: the nearest is over 50 miles away. Whereas there is Cats Protection shelter, not to mention several independent charities much closer to home.

Elaine · 06-12-2009, 07:33 PM

Some CP branches also pts FIV cats.
If I were in a position to take on one or two more cats, then yes I would adopt from SSPCA, CP or any independant rescue.

pcspik · 06-12-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Elaine

Some CP branches also pts FIV cats.

My local branch (which is the closest rescue) does not, I have had 3 cats from there (which have been FIV+). The only time they do pts FIV cats, is when they are feral or severely ill.

Elaine · 06-12-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pcspik

My local branch (which is the closest rescue) does not, I have had 3 cats from there (which have been FIV+). The only time they do pts FIV cats, is when they are feral or severely ill.

Good branch, shame they dont all operate the same way.

pcspik · 06-12-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Elaine

Good branch, shame they dont all operate the same way.

Yes, and we have currently 5 FIV cats in our branch. One is a kitten which the manager was yesterday trying to get me to adopt. (We have his mum, but she hates him with a passion.)

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