Attn: Are Looking to purchase a kitten? - Page 2

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Sooner wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Katcat1

Sorry, but I'm in the group that thinks people should never purchase an animal ... they should ADOPT from their local shelters.

$700 for a kitten? Yes, I know this sounds harsh, but I'm glad she lost her money. She could have adopted a beautiful kitten at her local shelter and had $600 left to donate to that shelter for all the good they do.

JMO, of course.
@Tinkrbl44 I respect your opinion, however I am someone who wants very much to preserve the wonderful animal breeds we have now.

I wouldn't look forward to the world without Collies, Cocker Spanials, St. Bernards, those crazy Terries, and many many other very special and unique animal breeds. I can't imagine the cat world without the Siamese.

@Sooner Exactly! If everyone only adopted dogs from shelters, we'd soon have nothing but pitbull mixes. That's not the type of dog I want! I believe everyone should be able to buy a purebred animal with a predictable disposition and appearance without guilt.

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Jk9 · ‎07-18-2013

Obviously the scammer knew about Zelle giving the buyer no recourse and that is why it was used for the transaction. I know a lot of people who use Zelle and I have used it but only with a trusted vendor that I knew was legit. There are so many scams out there and it is the buyer's responsibility to investigate their source.

If my dog doesn't like you, neither do I.

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

I agree with those of you who say there is definitely a place for purebred dogs and cats.

One of my closest friends recently lost her beloved Westie prematurely. She wanted another, and her DH found a reputable breeder in another state. They drove to pick him up.

BUT - you can also find purebred kittens and puppies, young and older, at animal shelters. My late brother's girlfriend gave him two older kittens from a shelter. One was black Persian and one was Himalayan. The Persian outlived him and went to live with my mom. When my mom died she came to our crazy home with other kitties.

Our kitties have always "found" us! But one time we did kind of look for one. About 10 years ago We had lost our sweet Tonkinese boy (21 years) and were kind of hoping somehow to get another. We were at PetsMart when a local rescue was doing a weekend only adoption event. There in the middle of mostly cute kittens was an older Siamese. He was just chilling, seeming to ignore all the commotion around him. That night we decided to go back and adopt him. We went back Sunday, only to find out he had already been adopted. They did tell us the family had adopted on the condition that "he worked out." If they decided it wouldn't they would call DH. I called two weeks later and they hadn't heard from the family. So I hope he is still living happily in his new home!

@Katcat1 - I'm sorry your friend's DD went through this. I hope she opens her heart to the kitty who was meant to be hers!

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@Tinkrbl44 The so-called "seller" only used Zelle because the buyer has no fraud protection.

With Paypal, she would have and the scammer wouldn't get to keep their ill-gotten gain.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@beach-mom wrote:
I agree with those of you who say there is definitely a place for purebred dogs and cats.

One of my closest friends recently lost her beloved Westie prematurely. She wanted another, and her DH found a reputable breeder in another state. They drove to pick him up.

BUT - you can also find purebred kittens and puppies, young and older, at animal shelters. My late brother's girlfriend gave him two older kittens from a shelter. One was black Persian and one was Himalayan. The Persian outlived him and went to live with my mom. When my mom died she came to our crazy home with other kitties.

Our kitties have always "found" us! But one time we did kind of look for one. About 10 years ago We had lost our sweet Tonkinese boy (21 years) and were kind of hoping somehow to get another. We were at PetsMart when a local rescue was doing a weekend only adoption event. There in the middle of mostly cute kittens was an older Siamese. He was just chilling, seeming to ignore all the commotion around him. That night we decided to go back and adopt him. We went back Sunday, only to find out he had already been adopted. They did tell us the family had adopted on the condition that "he worked out." If they decided it wouldn't they would call DH. I called two weeks later and they hadn't heard from the family. So I hope he is still living happily in his new home!

@Katcat1 - I'm sorry your friend's DD went through this. I hope she opens her heart to the kitty who was meant to be hers!

@beach-mom Loved your post! And yes, I can understand a Siamese being adopted "on approval!" WOW!

kristina1 · ‎03-09-2010

I only adopt rescues, however a few of them happen to have been purebred from the shelter.

It really doesn't matter to me, I love them just the same.

FancyPhillyshopper · ‎05-02-2017

Many young people like those easy payment methods. However, they are no different (better or worse) from anything else in terms of scams.

I have bought several kittens from breeders, and I ALWAYS check out the breeder's reputation and hold the balance of the payment until I go in person to pick up the kitten.

Your friend's daughter needs to research who put up the ad and try to contact law enforcement, state and federal agencies, etc. to report the incident. She should also report the website scam to whoever hosted it.

Love4cats · ‎03-09-2010

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Katcat1

Sorry, but I'm in the group that thinks people should never purchase an animal ... they should ADOPT from their local shelters.

$700 for a kitten? Yes, I know this sounds harsh, but I'm glad she lost her money. She could have adopted a beautiful kitten at her local shelter and had $600 left to donate to that shelter for all the good they do.

JMO, of course.

I am with you, with hundred's of beautiful kitten's and cat's that need forever home's, why buy one when you can go to a local shelter and get one.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@beach-mom Apparently her reasoning for this kitten is because she has allergies and the kitten is hypoallergic.

kindness is strength

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@Love4cats What a terrible thing for you to say that you are glad she lost her money. Shame on you. People have choices and if they want a purebred they should purchase one. How ridiculous for you to say everyone should adopt pets.

kindness is strength