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FREE Adult Cat Adoption through RSPCA [VIC] from Thur 13/6 till Sun 16/6 (Save $85)

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FREE Adult Cat Adoption through RSPCA [VIC] from Thur 13/6 till Sun 16/6 (Save $85)
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unity1 on 13/06/2013 - 08:02 rspcavic.org (1235 clicks)
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If you are willing to offer a loving home and lifetime commitment to one of our adult cats, there will be no fee to adopt from Thursday 13 June until Sunday 16 June, 2013.

The RSPCA is committed to improving the welfare of cats and we’ve introduced a range of initiatives to achieve positive welfare outcomes.

Our I Cats initiative aims to remind Victorians that the love and companionship experienced from cat ownership is priceless. This adoption promotion also aims to break the cycle of homelessness that so many of these beautiful creatures experience.

Having run several cat fee waiver programs with great success, we have to decided to again waive adoption fees for adult cats at all of our Victorian Shelters.

With so many adorable cats looking for their new forever home, the I Cats promotion is a wonderful way to ensure our feline friends spend as little time in the shelter as possible. Adult cats make the purr-fect companion. They will often settle into new homes more quickly, are low maintenance, and with fully formed personalities they are ready to show you all the love they have to give!

We’ve seen an excellent response in some of our regional areas, including Bendigo and Ballarat, and continue to receive wonderful feedback from owners who adopted during the campaign, expressing the joy their new family members have brought to their homes.

You can help the RSPCA continue to improve the lives of more Victorian cats by supporting our adoption work.

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  • Forfiet on 13/06/2013 - 08:17
    +11

    I wish i could, but I'm allergic to cats…… :(

    P.S While it helps with cost of obtaining a pet, I thought these posts were not 'encouraged' because of tempting 'thoughtless' adoptions.

    • unity1 on 13/06/2013 - 08:37
      +5

      I believe the RSPCA staff would be suitably qualified to weed out thoughtless applicants

      • NosDan on 13/06/2013 - 09:41
        +6

        because of tempting 'thoughtless' adoptions.

        sadly you are correct and an animal without cost often turns out to be an animal seen as worthless by its owners.

        I believe the RSPCA staff would be suitably qualified to weed out thoughtless applicants

        actually its extremely hard if not impossible to weed most of those sorts of people out….. the adoption costs is one of the best ways to do that tho. i mean if you cant/wont afford $50-100 to adopt a pet how are you going to afford the ongoing food costs not to mention the costs of vet bills, vaccinations, microchipping and anything else the animal may need?

        if this "deal" means an animal finds a good home and dosnt need to be put down thats a great thing, if it only lets people who refuse to pay $100 towards pet ownership thats a worrying thing….

        just my 2c

        • King Steuart on 13/06/2013 - 10:15
          +3

          While I thank you for your concern, I don't believe your angle is 100% accurate. The RSPCA staff we experienced when adopting our 10 month old (now 4) was very sad. They had him labelled as deaf when he in fact wasn't. He did however have some sort of stomach issue which was promptly resolved by them three weeks after we adopted him, at our cost. That problem never returned.

          Little was done into checking our thoughtlessness. We told them we were renting and had landlord approval.. They didn't even ask to see the paper.

          When we were there, a lady was there trying to return a dog because it didn't respond to its name after three weeks. People actually return animals!!!! Amazing.

          Our RSPCA experience was in general quite poor, and the next time we adopt we'll be going back to a vet with rescue kittens or to a lesser known kill shelter.

          I was even a RSPCA donor for a little while, however was quite drawn back when I asked a staff member if I got a membership card or any sort of acknowledgement of my donor-ship and they laughed at me.

          I know everyone has different experience with organisations, but my experience with RSPCA seems to be of the same accord every time I contact them.

        • Cheeper on 13/06/2013 - 11:25
          +3

          Exactly the opposite experience here. Their vets are the best.

        • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 13:17

          I love how someone completely unqualified thinks they are more informed about animal welfare than the RSPCA. The power of the internet strikes again.

        • King Steuart on 13/06/2013 - 21:26
          +3

          @Modukun If you can go ahead and elaborate that would be great.

        • jv on 15/06/2013 - 20:30
          +3

          I love how someone completely unqualified thinks

          I love how someone assumes that someone making a comment is 'completely unqualified'… :S

        • [Deactivated] on 17/06/2013 - 19:08
          -2

          I wouldn't have though people who are qualified on a topic dont finish with "just my 2c", but hey, that's just my 2c.

    • Keef on 13/06/2013 - 09:31
      +1

      Some breeds and types are less allergenic than others. I am allergic but have been living happily with a cat for 6 mths now. Your body gets used to it if the cat it low allergenic.

      • Forfiet on 13/06/2013 - 10:37

        mmm, I had a Sphynx cat and while it wasn't as hairless as you would think (it had a very hairy tail and light covering all over) i never had a problem with it. But i still get it with a majority of breeds(hayfever-ish symptoms).

        • Keef on 13/06/2013 - 11:50
          +1

          Try a dark, short haired female. (Cat)

        • hoxygt on 13/06/2013 - 16:26

          For some people its related to the cat saliva but all tips are worth trying :)

    • ryanlundie on 13/06/2013 - 15:45
      +1

      I feel your pain, adopted one last year got home and my eyes closed over :(.

    • vicerum on 13/06/2013 - 08:36
      -2

      Why would you say a stupid thing like that?

    • pmupsinep on 13/06/2013 - 08:39
      +1

      Not a problem if they're indoor pets only.

    • unity1 on 13/06/2013 - 08:54
      +5

      I personally am not a fan of cats, however, to some they are like family, to others there is a therapeutic benefit. They do have their place in our society.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 09:53
      +15

      You left it on your bookshelf next to "Lonely Man's Guide To Being Funny & Clever."

    • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 19:57

      I've got it.
      I'm not quite finished with it.

  • killergreely on 13/06/2013 - 08:58
    +4

    Wish I could give more than one +

  • zzyss on 13/06/2013 - 08:59
    -1

    Maybe put "VIC" in the title? Not all RSPCA's around the country according to the description.

    • unity1 on 13/06/2013 - 09:37
      +2

      It is in the title "Vic" and has always been. I will try to highlight it a bit more.

  • frewer on 13/06/2013 - 09:12
    +2

    I'm sitting here with a cuppa n waiting for catroll to come …

    • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 17:14

      Sorry - got here late.

  • Zenyatta on 13/06/2013 - 09:15

    Damn, I don't think I could convince my husband by this Sunday…. :)

  • insular on 13/06/2013 - 09:18
    +6

    My quest to surpass crazy cat lady from the Simpsons can now be realised.

    • melw78 on 13/06/2013 - 09:47

      Go you! I have just had a look through as I'd really like to adopt one. It makes me want to give them ALL a home!

  • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 09:20
    +1

    RSPCA QLD ia also having adult cats (>16wks) "on sale" for $20
    http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/en/Information/AdoptinganAnimal/A…

    • bargained on 13/06/2013 - 09:44
      +7

      They are chipped nowadays, hence no name tag.
      Most cats would have walked straight back home if you wouldn't have taken them to the animal shelter.

      • Oofy Doofy on 14/06/2013 - 09:09

        You completely missed the point of my last sentence.

    • hoxygt on 13/06/2013 - 16:29

      Yawn and all RSPCA cats are de-sexed. Want to start a discussion on feral dogs or should they be banned too?

      • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 17:15
        +1

        Want to start a discussion on feral dogs or should they be banned too?

        No, not banned, just shot.

      • Oofy Doofy on 14/06/2013 - 09:12
        +1

        So because they're de-sexed, they don't pose any risk or cause damage to native fauna?

  • nightfever on 13/06/2013 - 10:00

    haha, read the title being 'FREE Audi Car Adoption through RSPCA' :P

    • berger on 16/06/2013 - 09:58

      Im curios to know what the personal attack was..

      Curiosity killed the cat is the saying!

  • Herbse on 13/06/2013 - 10:28

    All right, free dinner. Thanks ozbargain!

    Jks =)
    Cats are great for families
    Cheers op

  • bohn on 13/06/2013 - 10:47
    +1

    can anyone help me look after my cat? (Melb area)
    i'm going overseas for a year (family problems) and I can't find anyone to look after her. also can't afford cattery fees of $6k

    she's indoor/shy but will get used to ppl after awhile.

    msg me if interested - will cover all costs etc etc etc

    otherwise may have to 'give' away to places like the rspca, where she may be put down.

    • Moondog on 13/06/2013 - 21:53

      Maybe check out petrescue or one of the other cat adoption agencies. Many of them use a foster-family system, I'm sure you'll find someone who can help.

      Good luck!

  • voteoften on 13/06/2013 - 10:48
    -1

    I am always surprised at how many greenies have pets. Don't they realise the environmental impact of having non productive creatures?

    • Forfiet on 13/06/2013 - 10:58
      +5

      "I am always surprised at how many greenies Don't realise they are non productive creatures?"

      fixed that for you :)

      • Bam Bam Cheapskate on 16/06/2013 - 10:00

        You won't get many negs for that. Those greenies are also welfare recipients and not in need of bargains like most of the "net" tax payers i know.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2013 - 14:34

          You won't get many negs for that. Those greenies are also welfare recipients and not in need of bargains like most of the "net" tax payers i know.

          Hey Bam Bam, pull yourself out of the Stone Age, if you're capable. If you're going to say something that moronic, make sure there is some logic to it, or at least that there's some kind of comic angle. In my experience people who make statements such yours are seeking to apportion blame to others for their own perceived lack of achievement in life. It's not the Greenies fault mate, it's yours.

    • Cluster on 13/06/2013 - 10:58
      +12

      Cats produce intangibles like love and companionship. Most cat food comprises of meat humans don't want to eat (cat food is one step above hot dog meat). They can also be pretty good furry heaters. I have one sitting on my shoulders at the moment.

    • hoxygt on 13/06/2013 - 16:30
      +2

      Compared to the effect we have on Australia's flora and fauna - its meh…

      • Oofy Doofy on 14/06/2013 - 09:05

        Except people are thankfully not dealt with in the way we deal with animals. I'm not going to cover that point, because there's just no point.

        And so… just because of the fact we're good at what we do, 'who cares?!' right?

        Let's just be MEH about everything because everything affects everything.

      • Bam Bam Cheapskate on 16/06/2013 - 09:57

        I am more interested in the effect my neighbours cats excrement is having on my garden. One day….

  • PlagueistheCheap on 13/06/2013 - 10:51
    -8

    This is not a bargain. It like me posting on gumtree to dump old furniture for free. Its saving me money you taking it rather than me having to dispose of it myself.

    Free pets? if news limited tried to give away a free pet with every newspaper subscription the media would tear them a new one. But the RSPCA, well they couldn't possibly do any wrong.

    • Oofy Doofy on 13/06/2013 - 10:57
      -2

      The answer to the problem is blatantly obvious, but I won't dare speak of it, for fear of being completely outnumbered by those with very 'interesting' views on reality and being beat into the ground for saying so.

      • Cheeper on 13/06/2013 - 11:34
        +7

        The answer is responsible pet ownership not mass suffering and culling.
        Get them neutered if you really care.
        If you can't care then don't have a pet.
        People cause the problem.

        • Oofy Doofy on 13/06/2013 - 11:41

          It's better to go one step closer to the problem, which will stop most if not close to all issues with them… and that is to ban these animals from being household pets.

        • andy19363 on 13/06/2013 - 12:22
          +5

          People cause the problem

          Hmm… reminds me of the rhetoric by the gun lobby in the US.
          "Guns don't kill people…. people kill people"

          The notion of 'responsible pet ownership' is clearly failing….. irrespective of feral predation, which is a separate matter….

          Do cats harm wildlife?
          All cats, even well-fed pet cats, can kill wildlife. In Victoria, on average, each pet can kill 25 creatures every year; this adds up to 12.5 million creatures every year.
          http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/plants-and-animals/native-plants-a…

          The page also contains details of cat owning responsibilities, including registration and possible restrictions on cat ownership.

          Irrespective of how cute, warm, furry, etc etc they are…. This is an animal that is really too dangerous to be allowed to thrive in this country, and without severe restrictions and responsibilities on owners, including use of cages, enclosed runs, etc, it will continue to thrive.

    • ElectroGhoul on 13/06/2013 - 10:59
      +3

      For someone looking to adopt a pet, it is a bargain as they will be saving the adoption money. Just because it's not a bargain for you, doesn't mean it's not a bargain for someone else. That Neg was unfair in my opinion.

    • melw78 on 13/06/2013 - 11:20
      +6

      The difference in News Ltd giving them away with 'every newspaper subscription' is that's a forced gift that is not necessarily what people would want. This is an option for someone who may have already been considering adding a pet to their household. This is OPTIONAL.

      It's also optional to read and exit this post without casting negative junk to those who appreciate the OPs post.

      • Oofy Doofy on 13/06/2013 - 11:50
        +2

        Anyone who has other views on the ownership of cats in Australia is free to voice their opinion, and much more so if there's valid research behind the problems with said animals.

        I would call it spreading 'awareness' about valid issues facing Australia.

        It's just that things have been allowed for so long in terms of cat ownership, that to ban it now would make people go silly, even if it's what best for the country.

        Ever heard the saying, 'old too soon, smart too late'? This in my opinion, is how it applies to this particular issue.

  • Cheeper on 13/06/2013 - 11:31
    +7

    I hope the people who take up this free offer don't just see it as a bargain but an opportunity to have the privilege of gaining a companion & friend for it's lifetime.

    • fandibong on 13/06/2013 - 12:08

      lifetime? how old do you think we are? lol.

  • zzyss on 13/06/2013 - 12:18

    How easy is it to toilet train a cat with the intention of having it live indoors?

    • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 12:38
      +4

      Much easier than dogs, but if any accident happens it's hundreds times worse than dogs'.
      However it took me much longer time to train my cat to use human toilet with the training kit, but totally worth it, only used two cups of cat litters in past year, just need to teach him to flush the toilet next.

      • NosDan on 13/06/2013 - 13:27

        How easy is it to toilet train a cat with the intention of having it live indoors?

        to train it to use a litter tray is simple. you can also keep a cat inside at nite by only feeding it when its "inside time" evenings/nite time.

        training them to use the actual toilet is apparently harder but not impossible. theres trays you can get that sit in the toilet that you use to train it.

      • zzyss on 13/06/2013 - 16:20

        but if any accident happens it's hundreds times worse than dogs'.

        How so? You mean their do's are less solid or more stinky?

    • Keef on 13/06/2013 - 13:31
      +2

      When you get them from the Cats home they are usually trained. Bonus.

  • bogan on 13/06/2013 - 13:14
    +1

    lifetime*

    x 9 :-)

  • c64 on 13/06/2013 - 17:26
    +3

    $85 is the cheap bit. food & unbelievably expensive vet bills is where you get stung. oh, and fleas and cat hair everywhere

  • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 17:40
    -5

    I'm right behind Bamboozle, except i'd go further.

    The only good cat is a cat that stays in the house, or is dead. The RSPCA is (thankfully) one of the key bodies helping us out in this department. Cats are responsible (with foxes) for extraordinary destruction to our native wildlife. This is demonstrated in captures, where stomach contents reveal the havoc they wreak.

    The problem is it is unseen - ever seen a feral cat tear an endangered bird apart? Some people need to see to understand.

    I note some people attaching human attributes to cats - like capacity to "love" and such crap. The RSPCA spin is a farce: "adorable"; "feline friends"; "purr-fect companion"; "show you all the love they have to give" & such tripe. Stop feeding them & see how long the relationship lasts, and, you know, get a life. RCPCA was nobbled years ago by intensive farming interests - why there's all this crap about dogs & cats instead of the suffering of battery cage chickens, confined pigs etc.

    My family had an estate & wiped out all the local cats that entered their property at night (humanely trapped & gassed) & there was a consequent explosion in bird life. Many, but not all, were feral. Leave your cat out at night & it's fair game. Miffy didn't always just get lost.

    Neg away - but those who don't see the light just aren't looking.

    This is no deal: the justification is that if you do choose to get a cat, you're better off getting a well bred kitten - not one with a "fully formed personality" which can often be bad news. You're better off spending the money on a decent one given the substantial ongoing costs, rather than seeking to save a few $ at the front end. Many of these cats were abandoned for a reason.

    • offal spokesman on 13/06/2013 - 17:45
      +5

      Or just provide it with a cat run and keep it inside, most cats can be trained to indoor only cats.

      • Oofy Doofy on 13/06/2013 - 17:56

        Sounds great in a perfect world… won't happen in real life unless fines are huge and people are chased up with an iron fist.

    • Oofy Doofy on 13/06/2013 - 18:01
      +3

      Thank you for trying to get people to hear the truth.

      In country QLD and VIC when I went hunting (1990's), every game animal I shot for food was outnumbered 100-1 (maybe not so much for rabbits, but close to it) by these feline creatures, EASILY. (pre-second generation man-made disease for rabbits being released)

      I've probably shot several hundred feral cats, I know they can't help it, but they're good at what they do and what they do is bad news for the fauna in this country.

      The hilarious thing is that if I'd mentioned a mass culling of cane toads, I'd barely see anyone complain… BUT if I'm wrong, lets perhaps make another thread about it?

    • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 18:13

      Can't stand how some animals go to new countries and when they get there they almost eradicate all the life that existed prior to them living there.

      Cat's aren't good either.

      • NosDan on 13/06/2013 - 18:52

        Can't stand how humans go to new countries and when they get there they almost eradicate all the life that existed prior to them living there.

        fixed that right up for you there…

        • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 19:52
          +1

          congratulations on being able to read between the lines.

    • BigBarbieBanger on 13/06/2013 - 18:52
      +4

      I admire your determination to advocate for native wildlife, but the callous and self-righteous aspects of your post weaken that argument. Why the tone of almost sadistic pleasure when you wrote of shooting cats, their being 'fair game' and "Miffy not always just getting lost"?

      It is not for you (or anyone else) to decide the worth of all life, especially not for everyone else. How can you determine the worth of an individual animal or pet to another human being? Perhaps, just like cat owners, you only see a reflection of your own capacity to care.

      • Oofy Doofy on 13/06/2013 - 19:14
        +2

        How is what I said 'callous'? Go out and shoot a feral cat, then drive to the local council and ask to be punished for doing such a thing… they'll tell you to take your meds and move along. Hell, some people get paid to do it!

        Your post is absolutely painful to read (for me), and it makes me sad that all the effort put in by people greater than you or I goes to waste on those who can't seem to make sense of good science.

        Your last paragraph comes across as hippy drivel unfortunately.

        It's all good though, I'll just live within the boundaries of the law, argue my case when possible, and in the meantime use lawful means to which I can make a difference towards the native fauna of Australia.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 19:28
        +4

        Hey Bamboozle, I think he’s talking about me…

        BigBarbieBanger, maybe i've just met one too many misguided cat lovers to give a toss.

        But i guess i'll respond to some of what you have said.

        Firstly, I am self-righteous, and arrogant (you forgot the arrogant part). Nothing I have said weakens my argument – though some may have distracted you from it.

        I do object however to the suggestion that my posts reflect any sadism. Nor have i made any reference to shooting cats (cats are hard to shoot anyway - easier to trap). It is unlawful to leave cats out at night, and selfish. My view is they are fair game at night, and i am not alone. Too bad if you don't like it. The line about Miffy was intended to encourage people not to let their cats out at night.

        Sometimes, in practice, it is up to me to determine the worth of a life, or whether something lives or dies. I doubt you are any different - what are you having for dinner? (just because you didn’t kill it, doesn’t mean you’re not responsible). If i had the resources and time i would not hesitate going out to shoot feral cats (& dogs & rabbits). I would just kill them - not torture them. Only my grammar is tortured. In fact i have a long history of animal husbandry - though not involving cats.

        I don't doubt other peoples capacity to care. I do doubt their judgment about these matters though - some people need to get real, instead of propagating their fantasy world around cats and elevating their concern for cat welfare over and above any other living thing - including human.

        I do not hate cats. I respect them as master predators. Where's my gun?

  • [Deactivated] on 13/06/2013 - 17:52
    +2

    Miffy didn't always just get lost.

    Sorry, i meant Missy, not Miffy.

    • jv on 15/06/2013 - 20:45

      I haven't laughed that much in ages… Thanks for sharing…

      • [Deactivated] on 15/06/2013 - 21:55
        +1

        Yeah - mate introduced this site/guy to me months ago. He's an Aussie.

        This is good, and this worked for me as well - something about the way the dog looks at you…

  • donsssja on 13/06/2013 - 18:55

    Not sure if this is a good idea? I hope people do not just go grab a cat because it is free.

  • davidl2 on 15/06/2013 - 00:32

    I'll be glad if someone want to adopt our cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • BH1 on 15/06/2013 - 12:27

    Free Pussy ! =)

    • [Deactivated] on 15/06/2013 - 15:02

      Riot!

  • jv on 15/06/2013 - 20:31

    an animal without cost often turns out to be an animal seen as worthless by its owners.

    When is the next RSPCA Free Pitt Bull adoption Day ???

  • ljames on 16/06/2013 - 13:54
    +2

    I agree with those that say for the sake of saving a few dollars it will make them want to adopt a cat ..wrong motivation
    Next those that do will only feed it when whiskas or cat food is on special

  • ianrens on 16/06/2013 - 20:48

    RSPCA Cat and Dog 'Last Chance' adoption centres with actual dogs, cats, rabbits, snakes and guinea pigs inside shopping centres for your convenience to buy.

    Also, Dog-friendly Cafe's in both.

    NSW CENTRAL COAST (Tuggerah) and SYDNEY WEST (Rouse Hill):

    http://www.rspcansw.org.au/services/RSPCA_Care_Centres

    • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2013 - 23:40

      Snakes.
      I love snakes.

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