Most humane/ethical way to adopt a cat?

Submitted by Quardener t3_z7evxc in rva

Looking to become a first time pet owner. Want to know what you guys consider the best way to adopt a cat without contributing to a shady organization or something or that nature. Richmond SPCA? RAL?

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a_cycle_addict t1_iy66gxf wrote

Why do you think an organization adopting cats is shady? Take a cat home. It will absolutely have a better life than any shelter can provide.

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coffeedoodle t1_iy68zfg wrote

I got my sweet girl at the SPCA. It was a good experience. I highly recommend them.

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panopticon31 t1_iy6f1ep wrote

Richmond Animal Care and Control is wonderful. Can't recommend them enough.

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choicebutts t1_iy6n4ow wrote

Give the senior cats a good look because they're harder to place than kittens. They sometimes have health problems but I think the shelter pays or helps with that. There's also a program that matches senior humans with senior pets.

If you're a new pet owner, senior a cat can sometimes be quiet and more settled and generally easier than the unholy terror of a kitten. Also, to be blunt, a senior cat isn't going to live an additional 20 years so it's not a long-term commitment like a kitten.

Think hard about a 20-year commitment, which is what you're looking at if you get a younger cat.

If you don't want a senior cat, looking at cats in the 8-10-year-old range might be good if you want a mature cat that's probably mellow and litter trained.

I love cats, but the last of my four is now 14 and still going strong and I'll have no more cats after he's gone. I'm older and I can't commit to another cat after having cats for 30-odd years.

I'd like to be able to wear black again. LOL

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heyheylove_87 t1_iy6tj9q wrote

Replying to a_cycle_addict (#749,786)

Forgotten Tails that operates out of Colonial Heights is shady. They have stolen pets, adopted out FIV positive kittens without disclosing and are just generally awful people. Choosing your rescue is important!

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heyheylove_87 t1_iy6turp wrote

I'm not sure why this is getting down voted. There ARE shady rehomers, rescues and hoarders that claim they adopt out in the area and while it will change that animals life, it isn't a bad thing to make sure the organization you're adopting from is on the up and up.

RACC, RAL, Richardsons rescue, The Lost Dog foundation (local chapter tames kittens trapped from colonies), and smittys are all great.

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cassanovadaga t1_iy6w8aq wrote

Beagles and Bentleys also helps rescue/rehome cats and kittens!

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Ashtotron t1_iy74zwm wrote

Richmond spca has got to be the best places to adopt from. My bf and I have adopted two cats from them, (one literally 4 days ago) and the process has always been easy and great. They do all the vaccines, neuter and spay all their cats, and provide discount medical care for animals adopted from the shelter. They’re a no kill shelter also, which is always great to support. All around a great organization.

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TripawdCorgi t1_iy838ds wrote

Replying to choicebutts (#753,255)

That's why you get black cats obvi /s

I feel your pain, I wear a lot of grey because it hides the most fur-fetti from my group (lots of white, grey, and black fur in this house).

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EmWee88 t1_iy8ras1 wrote

A friend of mine runs a local (mostly cat) rescue and is wonderful. Tiny Paws RVA

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icanhandlethis t1_iy8tf6h wrote

There's a few rescues we've seen adopt out kittens and cats on Saturday afternoons at the Libbie Place Petsmart. They set up playpens in the back with the kittens and it makes for a very distracting supply run. I'd call ahead to see if they will be setting up!

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SJinRVA t1_iyb7fyq wrote

I got my girl from Hanover Humane society. I had a great experience with them!

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