casowner Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 The volunteers had protestors there this morning not allowing them to enter and harassing them so I called the Police but they dispersed before they got here, Channel 9 is there now doing an interview some people should be ashamed of themselves and they should educate themselves rather than behave like this. After some threats on FB last night we are pretty sure they are from another rescue group, how appalling If it is another rescue group they should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, and reconsider both their motivations in doing rescue and in fact their participation in rescue altogether. I think the pop up cat cafe is a brilliant idea and you deserve lots of pats on the back for making such a clever concept work. If another rescue group is trying to block you rehoming cats, they're not a rescue group, they're just a lot of bloody-minded, sanctimonious dills. Poor cats already have enough issues without some nitwits getting their idiot jollies by trying to stop a successful and innovative idea. And now I'll stop before I say what I really think. :laugh: LOL Aphra you were verbalising my feelings exactly :laugh: I said to my friends that when I got the call I did three things curse, call the Police and contact the media and the younger, more reactionary me would have cursed, drove down and cursed even louder but the only reason that I am doing it is for the animals and for that reason I behaved myself. 94 cats adopted in the last 14 days as of today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'd also like to suggest that people ask their SA friends to support P&K pets as they have gone above and beyond to support rescue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Black cats are notoriously hard to place so on in June we are holding a Friday the 13th black cat only Adoption night This is one of the coolest ideas I've ever heard :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Black cats are notoriously hard to place so on in June we are holding a Friday the 13th black cat only Adoption night This is one of the coolest ideas I've ever heard :D What fun It's something I've never really been able to understand , but I guess from what I've read here on DOL, black dogs and black cats do suffer for their beauty LOL. Whilst I am fully aware the ghastly history of cats, particularly black ones, being associated with witches, it is heard to believe that superstition plays any role in decisions today, but I suppose it must . I have diarised the date so I can remember to check how you are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 It will be a busy night as Variety have rung us and asked to use all of our Ghost Train and horror props as they are holding their annual ball with a Friday the 13th Halloween style theme, they are going to give us some of the props they make and deliver them all back to the new house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 This is a brilliant initiative and something that we are actively seeking to do in our Sunbury store (no cafe I'm afraid, but a pop up adoption centre). It is heartening to see what the response has been for you Casowner, as cats are often forgotten. We would want to provide a space for both dogs and cats though, perhaps at different times. Good on you for your level headed approach to the protesters! Sags :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The volunteers had protestors there this morning not allowing them to enter and harassing them so I called the Police but they dispersed before they got here, Channel 9 is there now doing an interview some people should be ashamed of themselves and they should educate themselves rather than behave like this. After some threats on FB last night we are pretty sure they are from another rescue group, how appalling If it is another rescue group they should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, and reconsider both their motivations in doing rescue and in fact their participation in rescue altogether. I think the pop up cat cafe is a brilliant idea and you deserve lots of pats on the back for making such a clever concept work. If another rescue group is trying to block you rehoming cats, they're not a rescue group, they're just a lot of bloody-minded, sanctimonious dills. Poor cats already have enough issues without some nitwits getting their idiot jollies by trying to stop a successful and innovative idea. And now I'll stop before I say what I really think. :laugh: I know Im getting old but what are they protesting about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 If you have the resources to fund and continue this great idea then what's the harm. Just because you are able to bring the cats to the public and allow the general public tome, greet and potentially adopt, doesn't mean that you are going to be any less stringent in the rehoming process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I know Im getting old but what are they protesting about ? Sour grapes, sounds like. Poor show other rescue group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 They have adoption shops with dogs here monthly too but when people ask my staff about wanting a dog or puppy they are referred to DogSA and rescue, first and foremost they need to research. I have offered breed clubs the space to come and do pop up breed shops but none have been interested. The biggest issue is the other private rescues complaining that their cats are being overlooked. Some have even posted rants on public fb pages one even called the P&C director a fat c%$t, they are disgraceful and only damage the name of rescue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 So is this because they sell live animals as well as do the rescue thing or is it really about the concept of rescues being homed this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) It is because the adult cats are free to approved homes, he adoption process is exactly the same. Many SA private rescues keep the cats stacked in crates or in aviaries long term. P&C use foster homes and use the adoption shops as a location fortnightly but also do visits Edited April 27, 2014 by casowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 It is because the adult cats are free to approved homes There is more than one study showing that 'free' animals are no less valued than animals that have cost. But these ridiculous groups prefer to rely on their feels rather than what the data shows. Absolutely ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 If you have to prove yourself capable and worthwhile, the cat may not initially cost you money but it's not exactly free. I guess for most it comes down to $ instead of value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Cas when is your next pop-up kitty cafe?? I'd love to come for a pussy cat fix!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Concept is great. All success for the future. Idiot others, not worth wasting words over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) As of yesterday they have come to an agreement with the landlord to make it permanent! The bottom section will be cat Boarding which is great as it is close to the city and the top will be for the Cat Cafe so the boarding will help fund the rescues. We have to undertake a huge fundraising campaign to get the facility set up including perspex partitions for the cats free range areas so people will have a choice whether they want to have their coffee with or without the cats. All cats are fully vetted before going there and the building is huge 700sqm They will be having a bbq there this weekend Edited April 28, 2014 by casowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphra Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 That's excellent! It's a great concept and I love the idea of joining rescue with the social enterprise movement. Well done to you all. As of yesterday they have come to an agreement with the landlord to make it permanent! The bottom section will be cat Boarding which is great as it is close to the city and the top will be for the Cat Cafe so the boarding will help fund the rescues. We have to undertake a huge fundraising campaign to get the facility set up including perspex partitions for the cats free range areas so people will have a choice whether they want to have their coffee with or without the cats. All cats are fully vetted before going there and the building is huge 700sqm They will be having a bbq there this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 That is fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Well we are adopting a new cat today, my cat disliking OH has become taken with Nim a British with pedigree papers, the boys are very excited The people that have been causing issues are now making ridiculous complaints to Council about having illegal A Frames on the footpath so they gave them a warning today and said they will be watched as they don't have a permit for the sign. No other business has permits including the ones next to them but no one else was spoken to, I am writing a complaint to Council now. Edited May 2, 2014 by casowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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