Adoption or Buying?

United States
February 24, 2007 12:28am CST
When thinking of getting a new cat, do you wait for a sign saying free kittens? Do you pick a pure breed and buy one? Do you go to the pound and adopt one? How do you choose your next furry friend? Personal i adopt from a program in my area that buys animals from the pound. A woman pays out of pocket over 100 dollers per animal to adopt them, then gives them away to aproved homes. In turn I also foster animals. Provide them with a warm house, love, attention and food while i bring them to adoption days every week so they can find a new home. What do you do?
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zenmachado
@zenmachado (1617)
• United States
24 Feb 07
Frankly, and most sure personally, I would choose to aquire a new cat or pet. Now it may be that I am a bit spycho or something, but adopting a pet, to me, is like gaining something that is tainted. I would want one that is emotionaly fresh, because it would help my own state of mind.
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silvermoonmyst
@silvermoonmyst (943)
• United States
24 Feb 07
While i dont agree with the word tainted. I can certinly understand your viewpoint. You dont want to get an animal with bad habits or fears ect.
lovesfreedom
@lovesfreedom (1245)
• United States
24 Feb 07
I too understand your viewpoint, but do not agree with tainted either. The humane society residents need good loving homes. The staff should be trained to analyze the best pet to owner situation. Some pets just need that one on one and some will be fine as long as they are given the love they so deserve.
lovesfreedom
@lovesfreedom (1245)
• United States
24 Feb 07
I have used all 3 methods of obtaining pets as well as rescuing them from abusive homes and finding those animals good loving homes. I love animals so much and have found that my love for them has never been a match for their love for me.
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silvermoonmyst
@silvermoonmyst (943)
• United States
24 Feb 07
That is very noble of you. To rescue them :)
imrajesh
@imrajesh (1965)
• India
24 Feb 07
I think that you should adopt one. As this will help an alone animal. Everyone needs company. Someone will buy new ones but not everyone will adopt. So it is better to adopt rather than to buy new one. have a nice day.
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silvermoonmyst
@silvermoonmyst (943)
• United States
24 Feb 07
I agree :)
scribe1
@scribe1 (1203)
• United States
24 Feb 07
I'll definitely adopt one or two cats from the shelter, as I've always done. My Columbus and Waffles are shelter cats. So were Leo and Rodney. I'll also take in a kitten or cat that someone I know doesn't want. That way, I know that the animal does have love, attention, a warm home and all of the food that it can eat.
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silvermoonmyst
@silvermoonmyst (943)
• United States
24 Feb 07
Thats so good of you :)
5000ml
@5000ml (1923)
• Belgium
24 Feb 07
I've only ever adopted or found our cats in the street. For example, my current kitten is a Bengal that some people found as a stray when he was just a few weeks old!
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silvermoonmyst
@silvermoonmyst (943)
• United States
24 Feb 07
If i ever bought a cat it would be a Bengal. They are so beautiful! And have a price to match.