casowner Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I know many people may not agree with this and that is fine but I am awfully proud to have been the one that helped instigate this as I own P&K Pets and my FIL has donated the building for two weeks. Paws & Claws Adoptions is now registered with their Charity status and we are hoping to be able to get them support to make it a permanent thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Is it just for cats and kittens, Casowner? I know pounds do it all the time and lots of rescue groups/people too, but I could never rehome a dog without looking at the prospective home or having someone I trusted do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Excellent work! I like the idea of it all having a relaxed and non-time limited approach. A cuppa and a kitty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Just cats and kittens. It's an excellent idea and has been working well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Just cats and kittens DD, they do dogs as well but this is a feline only zone :laugh: The thing many people do not agree with is that the adult cats do not have an adoption fee, they are fully vetted and go through the normal adoption process and have a lifetime return policy. The kittens have fees but they also get a $100 store voucher from me next door and all kittens have a kitten pack supplied. We have people in there for hours letting the cats pick them and people just coming in for cat cuddle times. The cats are all so relaxed and healthy, many are long term RSPCA cats, all are rescues some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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casowner Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) There has been over 60 adoptions in the first week Edited April 23, 2014 by casowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 So beatutiful. Look at that little black and white King of the Playing Pole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 That's fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Well done, I think it is a great idea. The cats and kittens need help, far too many are euthanased so it does need a fresh approach and this does sound like it is working well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Thanks, we have done well over 150 cats since Jan 1st and many are adults which is just fantastic, my foster cat Sammy the Scottish Fold was adopted on Saturday which caused a lot of tears but he has an awesome new family now this is their fb page if anyone is interested P&CA Inc They are on their way to pick up some purebred ragdoll kittens that are 9 weeks old so I am hanging out for cuddles, I think they are already spoken for by volunteers :laugh: This is my Sammykins, he is 7 years old and a pure bred Scottish Fold. His new owner sent an update and he is so well loved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Cats and kittens usually have lower save rates than dogs and puppies, don't they? Good idea to have a different approach to getting them attention. The set up looks fantastic! Edited April 23, 2014 by Little Gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Lovely to see the older cats getting a chance too, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Many are hard to place older cats and it is great seeing 12 year olds get homes,in this situation people get to see how the react in a busy home type environment as they are not caged. People basically get mugged as soon as they sit down, there is an area that is for what people would consider farm cats, cats that may not be overly social but are friendly. These cats would normally be put down or over looked but they are fully vetted and many have been adopted. They even have a couple of FIV positive cats that are kept separate that will only go to inside only approved homes. Molly was taken to the vet two weeks ago with an injured leg, the xray showed necrosis and over 20 gun shot pellets so P&CA agreed to pay for the amputation and she was rehomed on Saturday, her vet bill alone was $500 and she was a fee waived cat :D Miss Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Black cats are notoriously hard to place so on in June we are holding a Friday the 13th black cat only Adoption night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yay for Sammy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 This is awesome. Congrats Casowner & P&C! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 So pleased that so many have homes. The end results for cats placed in these places is not generally a happy one. No matter what term is used basically most end up on the dead pile. I am going to tell anyone who phones me for an adult cat to go to your shop. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Congratulations on such an innovative approach! If there's one thing my visits to shelters across several countries taught me that different circumstances require different and often novel approaches. Look forward to hearing more of your success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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