Where can I buy a kitten?

mumofanangel · Post by **mumofanangel** » 13 Jul 2008 08:06

Hi there, prob seems a bit of a silly Q, but having never owned an animal over here so don't know where to start - I know you have to be careful of where you get animals from these days (ensure that they are cared for...). I've looked at the RSPCA website but can't seem to see any kittens (only fully grown cats), can you buy them at pet shops or is it just best to look in a local newspaper? I don't actually want to get one asap but would like to get one for my little boy towards the end of the year when he will be 3 (maybe for Christmas).
Thanks in advance

mummycat · Post by **mummycat** » 13 Jul 2008 08:21

Hi there, we don't have cats ourselves, but if you want a rescued cat, you could try Celia Hammond Trust in Lewisham: www.celiahammond.org

They would be able to give you advice, as many rescued kittens/cats wont make suitable pets for young children.

Or Whites pet shop are really helpful and they'd be able to point you in the right direction.

MissDee · Post by **MissDee** » 13 Jul 2008 15:36

Hi!

2 days ago I got myself a sweet little kitten from Sydenham.
As I don't have her number anymore you can check this link

http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-ad ... 1d3e8.html

probably she will still have kittens left!

Otherwise on www.preloved.co.uk you might find another one

Good luck and enjoy your new bundle of joy

marymck · Post by **marymck** » 13 Jul 2008 16:51

Do please remember to get his/her "bits" done (Celia Hammond Trust probably already do this) as cats start breeding very, very early.

Also PLEASE get a litter try and teach him/her to use it.

One person's bundle of joy is another person's bundle of s**t & feathers.

MissDee · Post by **MissDee** » 13 Jul 2008 19:10

marymck...I do know how to take care of a cat and what to do and how to let her behave...kittens know from a couple of weeks old that they have to use the litter tray and not to s**t in your garden for example
unless some people...so no worries please

sean · Post by **sean** » 13 Jul 2008 20:56

Try Catford!

lizzie · Post by **lizzie** » 14 Jul 2008 07:46

Please don't buy a kitten! Battersea Dogs and Cats Home often have abandoned kittens for rehoming. Or better still, why not take a slightly older cat which has been fully house trained and which they can advise you of its suitability for small children? Have a look at their website - they tend not to list the kittens on the website because they are taken quickly: http://www.dogshome.org/rehome/our_cats/

Liz

lizzie · Post by **lizzie** » 14 Jul 2008 08:03

Looks like they do have kittens at Battersea at the moment: http://www.dogshome.org/rehome/our_cats/kittens.html

Liz

marymck · Post by **marymck** » 14 Jul 2008 09:44

MissDee: I am sorry if I offended you with my comment. Sadly, many cat owners in the UK do not have your attitude and do not train their cats to use litter trays. I only wish there were more who, like you, accept the responsiblity of the mess and distress cats can cause others.

Juwlz · Post by **Juwlz** » 14 Jul 2008 14:17

I got my cat from Battersea about 8 years ago. He is definitely the best cat in the world! My other half wasn't keen on cats at all but even he has been converted.

Go to Battersea early, because you end up in there all day due to the fact you have to be interviewed about your suitability to own a cat and by the time you actually get to see the cats alot of them have already been taken.
Kittens are mainly born in the summer apparently and it seems everyone wants a kitten, so there are usually quite a few unwanted older cats (which is a shame). We ended up getting a massive black and white cat that they reckoned was about 4 years old because he is so big. Turned out the vets said he was actually quite young - only 2 at the most. I really think it is best to get your cat from a rescue home. Its great fun to go to Battersea and see all the animals and if you get your cat there they send you 'PAWS' magazine every couple of months which is nice to read.

Here is a link to a site about rescue cats:
http://www.catchat.org/kittens.html

Wispy Wonder · Post by **Wispy Wonder** » 18 Jul 2008 12:32

Try Lidl.

They stock a great selection of fresh and frozen kittens - their catnip-stuffed ginger toms are especially good.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » 24 Jul 2008 09:36

Hey my neighbours cat has just had kittens - I think they're giving them away - drop me an email and I can pass your details on.

Cheers

G!

jamescarr · Post by **jamescarr** » 2 Oct 2008 10:48

Another good site thats worth using is http://www.adflyer.co.uk I've used it a couple of time and found it to be of use.

leenewham · Post by **leenewham** » 2 Oct 2008 11:39

I was going to say Catford but I was beaten to it!

Instead I found these:

http://www.catchat.org/kittens.html

http://www.kittenlist.co.uk/

http://www.mypettrade.co.uk/petads?gcli ... EAodgWUSFw

Hope it helps.

If we had a market in the old post office we could have a pet stall offering goods and advice. If we had a market we could make suggestions for what people really want in there...if we had a market...

Post by **admin** » 2 Oct 2008 14:13

Hey - my daughter has two cute black & white kittens (brother & sister) looking for a good home. Interested in either or both PM please asap.

Admin

BingBong · Post by **BingBong** » 9 Oct 2008 19:10

The owner of the pet shop on Dartmouth Road (opposite the old post office) breeds kittens. They come house trained, litter trained, and have had a vet check plus their first immunisations.

I absolutely support the view that giving a rescue cat a home is the best idea, but it's nearly as hard as adopting a child. I also acknowledge that breeders shouldn't necessarily breed cats for profit, but the Lizzie's Pets owner really cares about animal welfare; and her daughter has recently qualified as a vet. Another sideline maybe, but there are lots of people out there who sell kittens purely to make money - she doesn't.

An alternative is to ask your local vets; mine has a book of cats needing homes for various reasons.

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