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RSPCA Free Adult Cat Adoption until Saturday 3/12/2011 at Burwood and Peninsula [VIC]

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RSPCA Free Adult Cat Adoption until Saturday 3/12/2011 at Burwood and Peninsula [VIC]
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harley on 01/12/2011 - 18:31 rspcavic.org (857 clicks)
Last edited 02/12/2011 - 21:50 by 1 other user

For 2 days only adult cat adoptions are free from the RSPCA Burwood and Peninsula. Give an adult cat a forever home. I would adopt another cat but already have 2. Costs of adult cat adoption are normally $85, so if you were already thinking of adopting, now is a good time. I don't know if I'd classify pets as a bargain, but do hope as many as possible can have a forever home.

RSPCA cats, and other shelters, comes micro-chipped, desexed, de-flead, de-wormed and vet checked. That is a further saving of over $200 compared to if you get them for "free" from other sources or buy from pet stores.

Please do not adopt animals as a gift just for Christmas. Remember pets are not toys, so think carefully before you decide to adopt.

Edit: Sorry I posted the wrong link, for a moment there I thought I posted a dud and was dreaming in the car when I heard it on the radio. Here is the correct link and only until Friday: http://www.rspcavic.org/adoption/i-heart-cats

Hope to see you Ozbargainers who love animals and particularly cats down there tomorrow :) Hopefully I can visit after work.

P.s. I believe they are classified as adult when they are over 4 months old.

Edit: It's been extended to Saturday.

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  • whiteflame on 01/12/2011 - 18:33
    +12

    i wish they did it some other time, it strongly gives out the wrong message before xmas, but other wise very very good

    • Steptoe on 01/12/2011 - 18:57
      +15

      Given the season, it's a case of "New stock arriving soon. Warehouse must clear before that arrives"

      • voter1 on 01/12/2011 - 19:23
        +3

        actually isnt it better that they do it around christmas time not because of "new stock arriving soon"
        but rather trying to offer you buying something other than "new stock"

  • naoshika on 01/12/2011 - 18:36
    +15

    Cats have a very low adoption rate, much lower than dogs, so if you love cats and can afford to look after one properly, you will almost certainly be saving a cat from being put down.

    • scrimshaw on 01/12/2011 - 18:57

      Are cats harder to care for than dogs? I was under the impression that cats require less attention, hence they're more popular.

      I like animals (cats especially) but the thought of having to clean up after it, having to spend $$$ on food, kitty litter and meds puts me off owning one.

      • Yuri Lowell on 01/12/2011 - 19:03
        +1

        Cats require less work generally. You don't walk a cat and usually they don't care to play. They generally become house trained much faster than dogs too. Kitty litter is a must if you have an indoor cat and you'll need to clean it out every few days or else your cat will start going "somewhere else". They don't eat much more than a smallish dog and shouldn't require meds so long as it's a healthy cat.

        • harley on 01/12/2011 - 19:43
          +2

          Kitty litter can costs as low as $2.50 for 4L Clumping per week. A large bag of premium food dry can last around 2 months and costs $70. All round flea and worm treatment is $60, for 6 treatment, to be used over six months (monthly application) but can last even longer if your cat is indoors and do not need to be treated as often. Then there is the yearly vet check which is around $70.

        • Jabba the Hutt on 02/12/2011 - 11:02

          That's assuming a perfect cat without health issues or destructive tendencies. If the cat has bowel problems, litter expenses increase dramatically. Other health issues, vet bills go up. If it scratches or pees on household items, they may need replacement. There can be many unexpected costs.

  • nubzy on 01/12/2011 - 18:41
    +1

    I am not sure this is such a good thing, I hope they ensure the cats are going to a good home. Definately adopt if you want a cat though, they have some really lovely cats available.

    • Jabba the Hutt on 02/12/2011 - 10:48
      +1

      Also have mixed feelings about this "deal". On the one hand it promotes adoption over buying from a breeder, which is a good thing. On the other hand it's likely it will also encourage people who hadn't really planned on getting a cat to rush into it, given the outpouring of positive sentiment and short timeframe.

      It's only appropriate for those who just happen to have already given it serious consideration in recent weeks.

  • Gaz1 on 01/12/2011 - 19:00
    +1

    This article appears to be dated Nov 11 2010 (i.e. last year)!
    Here is the follow up article after it finished:
    www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/rspca-cats-giveaway-prove…

    Are they doing it again this weekend? Is there a link to the RSPCA website with this offer?

    • thackleberry on 01/12/2011 - 19:02

      lol yeah I was wondering why there was nothing on RSPCA's website!

    • harley on 01/12/2011 - 19:09

      Embarrassed Sorry, fixed the description and link provided. Unfortunately only to Friday and at Burwood and Peninsula only :P

  • neil on 01/12/2011 - 19:09

    Deal was last year, thus not available, REMOVED pending any further information.

    • harley on 01/12/2011 - 19:11

      Sorry mod. Can you please re-publish and put the correct link.

    • neil on 01/12/2011 - 19:11

      New information, deal is valid in Burwood and Peninsula, Victoria. PUBLISHED

      • Redmo0n on 01/12/2011 - 21:02

        Haha, 'deal'

  • Cluster on 01/12/2011 - 19:13
    +3

    Cat adoption? Two paws up!

  • SakuraChan on 01/12/2011 - 19:39

    I really want to adopt a cat but i live in an apartment…it might jump off the veranda :(

    • I-like-cheap on 01/12/2011 - 19:43
      +3

      It'll only jump off if you're not treating it well…okay that sounded better in my head.

      But in all seriousness, I'd love a cat too, but I'm from Sydney. I saw Burwood and I got all excited but then I saw [VIC]. :(

    • harley on 01/12/2011 - 19:47
      +2

      Keep it off the Veranda. If you choose the correct one, they are just as happy indoors. Talk to the worker for the one right for you. Poor thing :( It may have just jumped off because it couldn't calculate the distance or slipped. They are not as balanced as you may think.

      • Third_Gear on 01/12/2011 - 21:00
        +1

        We keep our cats indoors and the odd time the one kitty wants to go out side I just hang out with her and let her play a bit.

        Cats don't need a lot of room and they don't really give a crap about having to play outside. As long as they have food, clean litter, and the odd pat on the head they are happy as. Better off indoors to keep them away from traffic.

        Hit up youtube and search "simons cat" - cat owners will chuckle.

  • oz-dave on 01/12/2011 - 19:48
    +1

    It might not be quite as good deal-wise as the VIC one, but it is still good for the cats needing homes that NSW is offering their cats at "half-price" :-)

    http://www.rspcansw.org.au/adoption_drives/cat_adoption_driv…

    The plus point is that it lasts a bit longer than two days;
    "This initiative runs in NSW only from December 1 2011 to February 29 2012 in our NSW Shelters and Care Centres"

  • nubzy on 01/12/2011 - 19:58
    +2

    I am not sure I can get another cat for a while. Our last adopted cat was a russian blue and was a lovely cat, but also loved to explore and did not like staying indoors which resulted in him being killed by a car. There is alot of bush and snakes around this area as well. The next cat would have to be an indoor one, but with 5 people living in the same house and plenty of doors I am still afraid it would get out. The dog got on really well with the last cat but I wonder how it would cope with a new one now. Might have to wait until I get my own place to be honest, which is a shame because cats are great company.

    • harley on 01/12/2011 - 20:14
      +2

      I think they are still well worth it, whether they are $85 or $120. Good on you for knowing your limitations. I am tempted to get a small dog but know that I am not yet the person who can look after a dog, even a small one :(

  • urandack on 01/12/2011 - 20:04
    +2

    So, they give you two days to decide whether to accept a 10 year commitment in just two days? Sounds a little irresponsible, but mind you, I guess many people make lifelong commitments without any thought at all.

    • harley on 01/12/2011 - 21:44
      +5

      Potentially a 20 year commitment actually.

      • Yuri Lowell on 01/12/2011 - 22:44
        +2

        Haha true. My cats are 9 years old and they still look like they have another 10 years in them. As healthy as they were kittens.

  • schnappy on 01/12/2011 - 20:42
    -7

    I'm tempted to neg considering the $85 saving is minuscule compared to upkeep costs.

    • schnappy on 01/12/2011 - 22:17
      +1

      Yes, neg me because I point out that it's not really all that free…

      • harley on 01/12/2011 - 22:48

        I think it is more because of the fact that any person who owns a pet or is thinking about owning one, will have already factored in the upkeep costs as given. If you haven't or are not willing to pay for upkeep then you either have no intention of getting a pet or shouldn't be getting one.

        The price of upkeep may be well worth it in any case; just an example of the possible benefits of pets http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/98432.php

    • CryssieJade on 02/12/2011 - 13:02
      +3

      Cats are cheaper to upkeep than cars. Consider giving the car away?

  • PlayDis on 01/12/2011 - 20:53

    aww it would be nice if it applied to NSW

  • Redmo0n on 01/12/2011 - 21:03
    +2

    I'm going to wait for the paypal cashback or MBC offer, maybe price match at officeworks

    • Cluster on 01/12/2011 - 22:33
      +2

      You might get a discount on a mouse pad.

  • Wallyt99 on 01/12/2011 - 21:20
    -1

    Ozbargained yet?

  • peeweekathi on 01/12/2011 - 21:41
    +2

    As a slave to two kitty kats and RSPA 'Pet Ambassador', a big, paws positive from me:)

    • Third_Gear on 01/12/2011 - 22:54
      +2

      My cats don't roam - they stay indoors. You are making a sweeping general opinion about all cat owners which is not true.

      What diseases do they carry? I reckon a ride on public transport is more hazardous to your health.

      No animal was ever meant to be domesticated btw…

      • LordSydney on 01/12/2011 - 23:02
        -4

        Well good for you. MANY cat owners do let their cats outdoors. It's not just cats that carry diseases of course, but the average person doesn't carry things like Toxoplasmosis http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52…

        Cats allowed to roam outdoors often pick up a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. Most of the time, the cat will fight off the infection before it becomes contagious. However, sometimes cats shed egg-like forms of the parasite in their feces. That's why pregnant women, small children, people with damaged immune systems, and people on cancer chemotherapy should avoid cleaning cat litter boxes.

        Usually, a person who gets toxoplasmosis gets very few symptoms. But when a person does get the disease, it causes a flu-like illness and/or muscle aches and pains lasting for a month or even longer. "A very sizeable proportion of humans — 30%-40% — have been infected with toxoplasmosis, usually by eating undercooked meat," Glickman says. "Most people never had a symptom or had very mild disease. But in people [with weakened immune systems] it can be fatal. And the worst infections may be in pregnant women. The organism can go to the fetus and, if the baby doesn't die, cause lifetime illness."

        • EarlyBird on 02/12/2011 - 00:54
          +3

          @cityofsydney

          The root of the problem with the nuisance caused by domestic pets lies in their irresponsible owners (sadly there are too many of them about) and it's unreasonable to group all pet lovers in the same camp.
          Having said that, I agree that out of controlled cats, in particular, are a bigger problem due to their agility, the disease they carry in their litter and their threat to other wildlife.

        • Cheap Rich Guy on 02/12/2011 - 16:43
          +2

          @cityofsydney
          One of the more stupid comments i've read on here. If i was you, I'd be more worried about getting a psyche evaluation.

    • cwongtech on 01/12/2011 - 22:59
      +5

      Your vote was revoked because enough people negged your comment. This is automated, and basically th e community has spoken.
      No moderator has intervened with your vote, even they should have because your old comment had nothing to do with the bargain.
      What annoys you may not annoy others.
      You also often carry diseases that are extremely hazardous, diseases such as Influenza that could possibly cause death if untreated.
      Does that make you disgusting and a blight on society?

      • LordSydney on 01/12/2011 - 23:04

        Oh, putting humans on the same level as animals are you?

        • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2011 - 23:46
          +2

          Nice reply. Everything he said is incredibly valid. Humans are highly capable of carrying diseases far, far more severe and far, far more infectious than cats. Do you avoid all human contact just as you do cats? It sure seems like you do.

        • cwongtech on 02/12/2011 - 11:54

          Humans can carry far more diseases as cats, much more effective at distributing them as well.
          We can be from one side of the world, and on the other side within 24 hours, pretty sure the best a cat can do if it managed to hitch a ride on a trailer or something, is a few suburbs away.

        • daveted on 02/12/2011 - 15:37
          +1

          Humans ARE animals.

          biology fail.

    • Cluster on 01/12/2011 - 23:46
      +2

      Yes, cats can carry Toxoplamosis amongst other diseases. Humans can catch colds from cats as the cat acts as a carrier. I wash my hands after handling kitty.

      Having said all that, cats being disgusting and a blight on society is your personal opinion (even if it is in bold). There are some societies around the world that consider dogs to be filthy, yet we tend to cherish them here.

      I agree that cat poo is disgusting, but the point about cats roaming the neighbourhood and breeding only relates to cats that are not desexed. My cat is desexed, and I would thoroughly recommend it to other cat owners.

      Happiness is being owned by a cat.

    • schnappy on 02/12/2011 - 03:57
      +4

      It was inappropriate because OzBargain is not a realm for either scientific or opinionative debate. It is for the discussion and promotion of 'bargains' by the community through voting and commenting.

      My household has some cats, they don't 'roam neighbourhoods' - they're indoor or in an outdoor cage 24/7. I love it when other people's cats come and visit actually.

      Feral cats may carry diseases, but properly looked after pets are, in my experience, quite clean animals. It's worthy of note that people carry diseases as well, but I don't see you whinging about everyone not wearing masks on public transport in chemical suits just so you're that little bit less likely to catch a cold. Poor you.

      Cat crap in your garden? Birds shit everywhere but no one complains. It's not like they're dumping toxic, radioactive non-biodegradeable fuel all over your garden… I'm no expert but dare I say it might be good for the garden? Or do you not wash your vegetables?

      "Cats never were meant to be domesticated, and any attempts to do so generally fail."
      That's just stupid.

  • Adamiam on 02/12/2011 - 00:30
    +1

    I received both of my last cats from shelters, and they were both amazing cats.
    Cats are really easy to look after compared to dogs, I'd say they're the easiest pet (easier than fish!).
    They make a great first pet for a young family, in my opinion.
    Cats sometimes get a bad reputation as being stuck up, but they are really just happy, playful creatures that learn to love their owners pretty quickly.

    • Adamiam on 02/12/2011 - 00:32
      +1

      Oh, and, if you're thinking about getting one, head to your nearest RSPCA and just check them out, ask as many questions as you can :)

    • Cluster on 02/12/2011 - 00:41
      +2

      My last dog was from the RSPCA and was the sweetest pet I ever owned. It's almost like animals know they've been rescued and are very grateful in return.

      My current cat was a desexed stray that was no doubt kicked out by its previous owners. It decided to move in to my place and has never looked back. The cat was very affectionate from day one and follows me around like a dog (when it's not sleeping). When I need another cat I'll head to the RSPCA cattery (love that word) for a new feline.

      • bobsi18 on 02/12/2011 - 01:21
        +4

        hah, same here - all of our pets have been shelter animals, or strays that have adopted us… My latest cat was also a desexed stray that wandered in.

        It was obviously a stray, skittish and had been hanging around for a while before I decided to try and tempt it inside - one bowl of food and it became a purring ball of happiness. Very underweight and scrawny, it developed a pot belly ridiculously fast. We took it to the vet to check she wasn't preggos, to find out she was desexed and microchipped. Upsetting, but they kept her and got in contact with the owner. Turned out the person who had microchipped and desexed her had collected her as a stray (like us), but only had her one day before she took off, and they were happy for us to keep her. She's been with us ever since (and is now an inside cat).

  • IgnitionS15 on 02/12/2011 - 03:13
    -1

    too bad it's not dogs i like throwing them in the swimming pools and let them swim.. funny when it shakes its head then pulls of a cute face

  • vera182 on 02/12/2011 - 11:06
    +2

    Remember adopt, don't buy from pet shops!

  • CryssieJade on 02/12/2011 - 13:04
    +5

    I want another one! But I already have three - all 'saved' kitties.
    I'll be a crazy cat lady yet…

    • peeweekathi on 03/12/2011 - 14:10
      +1

      Ah, I too am an old cat lady, in training:)

  • daveted on 02/12/2011 - 15:33
    +2

    I don't like cats (dog lover here), but I do like how you're trying to save some animal lives.

    Merry xmas to all earthlings.

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