Free To A Good Home...
Courtesy of www.theanimalspirit.com
What Could Happen To An Animal From A "Free To Good Home" Ad?
- Tortured or killed by animal abusers
- Sold to research labs for experiments
- Used as bait for fighting dogs
- Victims of neglect
What Is A "Buncher?"
A buncher either steals or "adopts" companion animals for the purpose of selling
the animal. Bunchers can sell animals for one or more of the following reasons:
- To be used in research labs
- To be used as bait, for example, to train dogs in fighting rings
- To be used as breeding stock in puppy mills or catteries
"Bunchers" can be very deceptive and they prey on people who place "free to good
home" ads. They will sometimes use children as part of the ploy and present
themselves as a "perfect" family. If something sounds too good to be true, it
probably is!
What To Do If You See A "Free To Good Home" Ad
Whether it is in a newspaper or on the Internet, please take a moment and
contact the person who is running the ad. Let them know about the dangers of
"Free To Good Home" ads and tell them to proceed very carefully with the
adoption, including copying identification (driver's license), checking references,
performing a home check before the adoption, using a signed application and
contract, and doing follow-ups.
Do not feel embarrassed to contact the person behind the ad. You will find that
many people are grateful that you took the time to inform them of dangers they
were unaware of.
Moreover, please contact your local newspaper and ask them to run a warning
about placing "Free To Good Home" ads.
Why "Free To Good Home" Ads
Are a Bad Idea
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What an Indoor Kitty Misses...
- Being Hit by a Car
- Being Stolen
- Getting Lost
- Fights with other Cats, Dogs, Skunks or Raccoons
- Fleas, Worms and Ticks
- Exposure to Diseases from Other Cats
- Possible Neighbor Complaints
- Getting Collar Caught up on Something
- Cruel People Mistreating and Abusing Them
- Rain, Wind, and Cold Temperatures
- Animal Traps
- Accidental Poisoning
- Intentional Poisoning
- Fear and Loneliness
Although cats are smart, alert and adroit, they are no match for the many perils that await them outside. That's why the average indoor-only cat lives up to three times longer than the cat that goes outside.
Most outdoor cats die prematurely from auto accidents. It is a myth that cats are "streetwise" about cars. Some people say that a pet getting hit by a car is just a part of pet ownership. Your kitty is not likely to agree . . .
A number of stray cats have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, a disease that compromises the immune system of the cat. There is no vaccine for FIV and no cure. FIV is generally transmitted between cats by biting. An outdoor kitty runs a significant risk of contracting FIV from other outdoor cats.
Cats can be completely happy inside if you provide them with toys, good care and, most importantly, lots of love and attention. Many people who have indoor-only kitties say they have deeper and more satisfying relationships with their cats as a result.
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I Am A Black Cat....
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Watch this sweet video created by a shelter volunteer on our lovely black and black & white kitties.
"As always, there are too many pets in shelters that are black or black and white. Old wives tales and superstitions really seem to keep people from adopting these glorious, silky and loving creatures, which is inexplicable to those of us who have known and loved so many. I just put out a video on You Tube showing just a few of the many virtues of black pets. The video involves black cats, but the same issues impact dogs of the darker hues. If you watch it and like the message, please share it around. If it helps get even one pet adopted that might not have otherwise, it is worth it!"
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