How to quickly place a kitten in good hands

A real way to give away kittens

My cat gave birth to kittens, such a brat.
The kittens grew up and bothered me worse than bitter radish. They spin under your feet, climb on curtains, you need to feed them regularly. And at night it’s a total ambush - they crawl under the blanket to warm themselves and no force can get them out of there. As soon as you fall asleep, they are right there again. And you lie there, afraid to move. I kicked an adult cat and it lasted for a long time. And when you turn around, she manages to dodge in time and position herself so as to be minimally inconvenient. But these little mindless creatures can’t do that. They also meow if they can’t climb. I decided to advertise in the newspaper. But there are a lot of such advertisements. This means we need to do something to attract potential “clients”. So I made this announcement:

Black kittens bring happiness to the house, and even those born in Pokrov, moreover. It’s not without reason that the mother cat is called Luck, she took a black cat as her mate.

But the kittens have already grown up and now want to live with you. Call me on the phone in the evening. Happiness will then visit your good home.

Everything, in my opinion, is taken into account here that is usually written in such advertisements. I’ll give it to good hands - “happiness will visit your GOOD home.” The age of the kittens is also indicated: “And even those born in Pokrov, moreover.” And the color is known. Well, a little magic is added to make the “product” offered exclusivity.

She gave an advertisement, but she sat down on the Internet. We just got connected to the Internet, which works from the phone. So people may have called, but I was very busy. And what was I thinking?

And the kittens grow, and their nerves become unstable, their character deteriorates. The curtains turn into rags pulled in all places. And now we need to feed them even more. As soon as they see me, the whole crowd rushes and meows pitifully. I went, no, I even ran to advertise again. And she wrote there her cry from the heart:

People! People! Help. Save me from kittens! Take them into your house, I'm already in danger of going crazy. I growl like a dog, I want to be alone. I'm scared to go into the kitchen, I'll soon be swollen from hunger. The whole cat person lives there, constantly eating and eating. You need a whole cart of food. Guard! Save!! SOS.

ALL the kittens were sorted out in three days. And then for another month people called just to chat with the “cheerful person.” After all, we are warm-hearted people. Neither people nor cats will be allowed to disappear.

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How to place kittens or puppies using the Internet

Just recently I wrote about how our cat gave birth to 4 kittens for my birthday. Not some rare bald champions that people line up and auction for. And these are ordinary, normal kittens. There are hundreds, if not thousands.

I understand how panicked people can be when faced with a similar situation. The simplest apparent solution seems to be to take the kittens to the box dealers, paying money for it. But I won’t talk about the fact that most often box breeders are not at all compassionate people who are unlikely to keep your animals for more than one or two days. What will they do with them next? Look on the Internet.

But even if your offspring is lucky, and someone takes them in this short time, most kittens or puppies from close communication with their brothers in the temporary box can become infected with anything - from fleas to diseases that are deadly for young creatures.

This is why I want people, before taking kittens to box breeders or simply throwing defenseless babies into the street, to try to adopt them via the Internet. Please give them a chance!

I can’t express in words how nervous I’ve been over the past few weeks, when a herd of young seals were rushing around my apartment, stomping around like a herd of elephants on the grazing.

After all, if I had not been able to find homes for the kittens, I would have had a chance to soon turn my apartment into the famous Internet meme “the apartment of an independent 40-year-old woman.”

This is not the first time I have placed kittens on www.avito.ru. I have rehomed abandoned kittens several times (link 1, link 2), so I decided to share my experience in this matter, in case this makes the number of unfortunate animals in our cities at least a little less.

Believe me, there are many people in the world who need your kitten or puppy. Even if he is completely out of breed. Animals can give people a lot of happiness and I am very happy for those who understand this and give them a place in their human lives.

I will share my observations and experience in this matter. Maybe someone will find it useful:

1) On average, it took me from 2 to 4 weeks to adopt kittens from advertisements. The last time, for 2 weeks, I actively advertised kittens and no one called and I was already starting to despair, and then suddenly they were all sold out in just three days. Inexplicable, but for some reason it’s like this.

2) It is worth recognizing that small kittens and puppies have greater liquidity. Despite the fact that sometimes there are fewer problems with older cats, everyone still wants babies. That is why I gave away my kittens at 1.5 months, although it is advisable to keep them with their mother for 2-3 months. But I was a little scared to be left with all this litter of cats.

3) www.avito.ru is the largest advertisement site in Russia, which, in my experience, turned out to be the most effective when adopting kittens.

“Hand to hand” advertisements posted around the house, unfortunately, had no effectiveness in my case. Perhaps an advertisement with a photo of kittens in a newspaper with a TV program or an advertisement on TV will have a positive effect. But this is somewhat more expensive and this is already such heavy artillery that I have not reached.

4) When placing an ad on Avito, try to time it so that your ad stays higher on the list for as long as possible and can catch the eye of a potential “buyer” as much as possible. Initially, you place an ad for free and your ad will be visible for some time, but after a couple of days the ad will “run away” far, far away and it’s not a fact that people will have the patience to get to your kittens. Or someone will be embarrassed to call because they will decide that since your ad is old, it means you have probably already given away your kittens.

5) Due to high competition, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to advertise your ads. Avito offers various formats and advertising packages. What I liked most was the “Quick Sale” option, which included VIP ads with promotion in the list. In our region, in the category with kittens, this option cost 199 rubles/week.

6) I recommend posting an ad for each puppy or kitten separately. In this way, they can be seen better in photographs and individual characteristics are easier to advertise.

The following are simple laws of advertising:

7) All kittens and puppies are cute! People love cats very much, and those who don’t like cats love dogs. In any case, those people who visited the Avito website and look at them in the “Animals” section definitely love them and are thinking about getting a pet. Otherwise, why would they even go there?

So, don't miss the opportunity and do your best to attract such people to your ad.

Try to take the most touching photographs of your kids - how they play, how they sleep, show how charming and beautiful they are. So that they are no worse than those that people send to each other on the Internet or post on calendars. Pictures attract attention best, and photographing babies is also fun. If you can make a video, even better!

Provide the photographs with an appropriate advertising description, so that you yourself want this kitten or puppy. What is his character, who is he like? For example, I saw that our little black kitten looked like a gentleman in a tailcoat with a white shirtfront. That’s why in the advertisements they called him James Bond’s kitten. When his new owner called, she asked: “They haven’t taken “Gentleman” from you yet...) It’s so cute and immediately puts you in a positive mood, right?

Also in my advertisement, I indicated that I was ready to give a “dowry” for each kitten in the form of a branded ceramic plate for food. The new owners didn’t count on it too much, but I also think it should be nice. But, of course, it’s not at all necessary)

About the price of kittens. Usually, outbred puppies and kittens are given away for free, but it is customary to take symbolic money for them “for good luck.” Usually this is a gold coin. But some, I know, set the price at 500 rubles in order to cut off “frivolous people” or children who take kittens out of mischief.

As a guarantee that people will be willing to bear the costs of a new pet. I don't know how effective this strategy is. I gave the kittens away “for gold”, making sure that the new owners were quite serious in their intentions just from the conversation.

In general, all the secrets. The main one is to be patient and not panic ahead of time. Try options, take new photos, change the description - and pretty soon you will achieve success. For sure!

I don’t know what the fate of the kittens I gave away will be, I hope that they and their new owners will be happy to live with each other. In any case, I know that I gave them this chance to the best of the strength and capabilities that I have.

Edifying:

But in general, for the future, if you don’t like getting into such situations, there is no time or extra money for this. If you are not ready to make efforts every year (or even a couple of times a year) to find a new family for your babies, and in case of possible failure, you are not ready to keep all the kittens or puppies of your pet, it is better to neuter your dog or cat ahead of time. This will be the most humane, cheapest and easiest way to avoid all this hassle.

Small and even adult animals thrown into the street do not survive. Don’t entertain the illusion that they will be picked up by the one who needs them. They will either be picked up by teenage monsters, or torn apart by dogs, or they will simply die of hunger and cold in agony. In general, don’t take sin to heart! There is no need for all this.

Better give this world joy and happiness as much as possible!

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At first it was a joke. How to quickly give away kittens.

This story began in the summer, while I was working and relaxing at the dacha.
One morning, after I had spent several hours working on a sales copy for my client, I went for a swim. The heat was unbearable and I needed to “cool my head.”

A lot of vacationers of all ages have already gathered on the beach.

A conversation ensued. Suddenly the chairman of our SNT shared that he couldn’t give away kittens. His cat got wet several months ago, and distributing the babies turned out to be a difficult task.

Remembering the film “The Diamond Arm,” he joked: “Take a kitten each, and if anyone doesn’t want it, I’ll turn off the electricity.”

Everyone laughed. I, apparently still not recovering from work, turned the joke into the field of marketing.

Quickly turning over in her head the benefits that a person who becomes the owner of a cat will receive, she answered:

- Why so cruel? Write an advertisement: “Offered: 1. Taster of dairy, sausage and meat products. With its help, you will always be confident in the quality of these products. 2. A device for relieving fatigue and stress. By placing it on your lap, you will get rid of headaches and dark thoughts, and you will be able to relax and get good rest. 3. Mice and rat exterminator. Once it appears, they will no longer harm your crop. 4. A cheerful friend for you and your children. Watching him can always improve your mood and get rid of depression. 5. Easily transported from a summer house to a city apartment and back. 6. Now he eats small amounts 5-6 times a day, then 2-3 times a day. 7. Does not require complex care. All these advantages are combined in one device, or rather, in one face. Grab kittens while supplies last."

The story continued.

About 2 weeks later, he and I met again on the beach. Approaching me, the chairman was noticeably amused, except that he did not laugh out loud.

It turned out that he remembered my idea and out of desperation, I quickly compiled an advertisement and hung it at the entrance to the SNT territory and near the store.

Imagine his surprise when, literally in 2 days, he distributed all the kittens to the residents of our own sites.

What finally shocked him was that people kept coming and asking for kittens.

If before he didn’t know how to distribute them, now there were clearly not enough kids.

This is how I came up with a dacha-cat selling text, although it was concocted on the beach as a joke, but it allowed me to quickly distribute kittens, finding them good homes on my own territory.

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Why does it become necessary to part with an animal?

Statistics show that almost half of Russian residents choose cats as pets. These animals are not whimsical, beautiful and graceful, and even if the owners are full-time, caring for them does not cause any particular difficulties.

Kittens are a headache for all owners who don’t know where to place them.

When getting a small cat, the owners plan to live together under one roof until she is old. However, there are a number of reasons when a family is forced to part with a pet, no matter how painful and difficult it may be. And there are several reasons:

Allergy in one of the family members. In some situations, when a cat is already in the family, people may not immediately realize that they have an allergy. Symptoms include itchy nose, frequent sneezing, tearing and other unpleasant phenomena. This condition is treatable, but has high costs and low success rates. Only about 20% of those who seek help are able to overcome allergies to fur or animal waste products. If the problem was identified immediately after the kitten arrived at its new home, it is not difficult to solve - it is enough to return the animal to the previous owners, explaining the reason. However, if the cat lived at home for a long time, and an allergy was discovered at the birth of the child, then the addition will take time and effort;
changing of the living place. Most often, this problem occurs among families living in rented housing or who are forced to move regularly. Unfortunately, new apartment owners are not always willing to accept residents with pets;
serious illness or death of the owner. Very often, lonely older people get pets to relieve their loneliness. And after their death, relatives are not too happy to inherit four-legged friends. As a rule, they kick the cats outside. Volunteers or neighbors are forced to look for new families for animals;
unplanned kittens. Owners of unsterilized cats who live free-range are able to get kittens 3-4 times a year. And if there are always people who want to buy purebred animals, then you should also try to place mongrel animals in good families.

You've decided to give away your cat: how can you ensure it ends up in good hands?

Sometimes circumstances in our lives develop in such a way that for one reason or another we are forced to part with our pets. Parting with someone who has lived side by side with us for many years is not a happy event at all, but it is also aggravated by the fact that a lot depends on who exactly you give the cat to. The employees of “Murkoshi”, unfortunately, know first-hand about this problem, because 40% of cats given to the shelter are animals abandoned by their owners. And if your current life situation does not suggest any other solution other than “give up the cat,” then it is very important to make sure that the given animal will end up in good hands and not perish in one of the city gateways.

Before you give your cat away, think again
Overexposure is a solution to temporary difficulties
You can’t leave it, you can’t give it away.
Device methods
Shelter as another chance for a new life

Before you give your cat away, think again

Undoubtedly, situations in life are different, but even if at first glance the decision to part with your pet seems to you the only right one, then it is still worth thinking once again about alternative ways out of the current situation. Whatever the reason, practice shows that there are always ways to solve it.

1) The cat shows aggression towards the child. The appearance of a baby in the house, which, obviously, will focus maximum of your attention on itself, will one way or another turn out to be stressful for your tailed pet. Therefore, it is better to prepare your cat in advance for the arrival of a new family member. For example, gradually get her accustomed to a crying baby and the smells of baby lotion and powder so that all the changes don't hit her at once. Prepare a personal place for the cat in the nursery - a house or a shelf, so that she does not think that you are depriving her of her territory. You can invite guests with small children who behave more or less calmly with animals. This way, children will not be something completely new and threatening for the cat, and she will be more calm about the appearance of the baby. If caring for the cat was mainly in the hands of the expectant mother, then it is worth shifting some of the responsibilities to other family members in advance, so that the cat does not suffer from the fact that the beloved owner does not devote enough time to her. Cats are social creatures, and if your pet is comfortable, then she will not show any aggression or discontent towards the child and, perhaps, will even become a furry companion for your baby. After all, it’s not for nothing that in the section of the lucky ones of the “Murkosha” shelter, photographs appear every now and then in which charming sleeping toddlers are propped up warmly by fluffy mustachioed nannies.

Read more about how to reconcile a child and a cat: https://www.murkosha.ru/nashi-stati/deti-i-zhivotnye/rozhdenie-rebenka-i-koshka

2) Allergy is not a death sentence. There is also no need to rush to get rid of your mustachioed pet at the first sign of an allergy. Practice shows that we very often mistake similar symptoms of other diseases for an allergy to cats. But even if the allergy is indeed confirmed, do not rush to give the kitten away, because modern medicine is quite successful in treating this disease.

Read more about cat allergies: https://www.murkosha.ru/nashi-stati/chto-delat-esli/allergiya-na-koshku-doma-chto-delat

3) Any unwanted behavior can be corrected. Yes, there are times in life when, looking at the “pranks” of your beloved kitten, you simply give up, but rest assured, following a few simple tips will help solve behavioral problems with your pet. As a last resort, you can always seek help from an animal psychologist. And it doesn’t matter whether the problem was indicated by mistakes with the tray, unexpected attacks using claws and teeth, or maybe even annoying night runs - everything can be corrected. And instead of parting with your beloved cat, enjoy a comfortable life in the company of a furry pet.

More information about who a zoopsychologist is: https://www.murkosha.ru/nashi-stati/povedenie-koshek/kto-takoj-zoopsikholog-i-zachem-on-nuzhen

So, now we know that even the most difficult cases can be corrected, the main thing is not to give up. After all, where love and care fail, professionals always come to the rescue. What can we say about such little things in life as moving? The cat in this case is certainly not a hindrance.

Overexposure is a solution to temporary difficulties

If the decision to give away a kitten is due to temporary difficulties, then foster care may be one of the ways to solve the problem. For example, the owner needs to leave and there is no one to leave the cat with, or for some reason the ability to keep the cat is temporarily lost. In this case, foster care is an ideal option that will help not only solve current problems that interfere with living together with a pet, but also, after solving these very problems, take the animal back. The only thing you should pay attention to is the reliability and safety of the “overexposure”, as well as the ability to provide acceptable care for the adopted cat during your absence. It might be worth paying attention to cat hotels. Modern cat hotels are not only equipped with everything necessary, but also have a veterinarian on staff, which will be an additional guarantee that the pet given to you upon return will not only be healthy, but will also endure parting with you with the least stress.

You can’t leave it, you can’t give it away.

But if you still firmly decide to give the cat away... The reasons may be very different, but whatever the motive, a person should always remain a person. This means that there can be no question of simply throwing the animal out into the street, because pets, regardless of whether it is an adult cat or a small kitten, are absolutely not adapted to such a life, and the likelihood that the animal in this case will die, almost 100%. In order not to condemn a living creature to starvation in the gateways, the former owner in the current circumstances must do everything in his power to accommodate his pet, thereby giving him a chance for a new full life.

Device methods

In fact, there are a lot of ways to house an animal. And whichever one you choose, it will always be a better option than simply abandoning your tailed friend. The very first thing that comes to mind in this case is friends and acquaintances. Take a little time and ask the people around you if they need a wonderful tabby cat or a super fluffy tri-colored purr? Who knows, maybe your best friend has dreamed all his life of having a kitten just like yours? An advertisement on the Internet could also be a good option for a device; fortunately, in our age of information technology, resources with advertisements, including those about the adoption of animals, are viewed by, if not every first, then certainly every second. When using this option, pay close attention to the future owner. Here, it would be appropriate to conduct both a short survey of the person who responded by phone, helping to find out why he needs a cat, how ready he is for keeping an animal and whether the rest of the family members object, as well as a personal acquaintance - you don’t want your pet to end up thrown out onto the street.

Shelter as another chance for a new life

Another option for adopting a pet is a shelter. You can give your cat to a shelter if the above attempts to place him are unsuccessful. But here it is worth understanding that there are differences between shelters and shelters, and if you want the future fate of your pet to turn out well and for him to find not only a new home, but also a responsible owner, then take the time and read the reviews about the shelter more carefully. Attention should be paid not only to the living conditions of the animals, but also to the quality of food, vaccination and, of course, the number of cats being adopted. For example, in the Murkosha shelter, all pets are not only safe and undergo the necessary course of treatment (in case of any health problems) and vaccinations (if they were not available), but also, thanks to the care of a strong and dedicated team of employees, they are sure to gain new house. The statistics of the Murkosha shelter speak for themselves: the number of animals adopted per month is approaching 100, and over the entire period of operation of the shelter, more than 4,000 happy tails have already found homes.

In conclusion, I would like to say that no matter what difficulties arise in the path of your relationship with your pet, do not rush to succumb to momentary doubts. Giving away a kitten is not the best solution. Practice shows that the vast majority of problems have a solution, the main thing is not to give up. By the way, British psychologist Corinne Sweet has proven that there is a special type of connection between domestic cats and human social activity. Good relationships with pets, according to Sweet, significantly influence a person, making him more successful and happier. Isn't this a reason to fight for your cat?

Option for housing domestic cats

As you can see, the need to house a cat can arise for several reasons. And this should be done according to all the rules, by finding a good caring family.

Important! Throwing a domestic cat outside means signing its death warrant. Pets are not at all adapted to harsh conditions.

There are several ways to find good homes for your pet, including:

friends or relatives;
cat cafe;
newspaper advertisements;
PR on the Internet;
overexposure;
shelters, etc.

Overexposure is a temporary home for a cat, the accommodation in which is paid for by its owners. These can be specialized hotels for animals or private apartments. Paid foster care is relevant in cases where a new home has not yet been found and it is not possible to keep a pet.

Sterilization is the best solution for a domestic cat

It is better to choose foster care based on reviews or recommendations from friends. After all, the mental and physical health of the pet will depend on the responsibility and conscientiousness of its owners.

Note! When visiting such an establishment, you should pay attention to the conditions in which other animals are kept, how healthy they are, their psychological state and living conditions.

Cat cafes are cozy establishments where visitors can enjoy communication with animals. Cats living in such places have all the necessary vaccinations and are also treated against fleas and other parasites. It will not be so easy to place your pet here, but if it works out, it will end up in responsible hands and will be given regular attention and care.

A shelter is not the best solution to the question of how to quickly place a kitten in good hands. There have been no empty beds in decent shelters for a long time, and poor conditions of detention differ little from the worst prisons. As a rule, shelters accept animals that ended up on the street and were caught by special services.

How to introduce kittens to a new habitat

When getting a small animal and accustoming it to a new environment, follow a number of recommendations:

Transport the kitten in a box with holes or a wicker basket.
When accustoming to a new place, create the necessary comfort. Caress your pet and lay down soft bedding. Showing attention will allow the animal to quickly get used to you.
If the kitten was taken away from its mother early, place a plastic bottle with warm water on the prepared area (imitating parental warmth). As an option - the lining of a wristwatch, the ticking of which is associated with the heartbeat of a mother cat.
Play with the animal, feed it delicious food. After active entertainment and hearty food, the kitten quickly falls asleep and feels safe.
In the first days of moving, try to be with your pet more often. Speak to him in an even, calm voice.

Teach the animal a routine, organize meals, and walk them by the hour. It is much easier to teach than to rebuild nature. The cat becomes attached to those who caress him and play with him. Knowing at what age kittens are given away, with proper aftercare, you will receive a devoted, reliable friend. Do not forget about annual vaccinations, sanitary treatment, and other preventive actions.

How to create and place an ad to adopt a cat

You can adopt a pet via the Internet. To do this, it is important to correctly compose the text, take a high-quality photo, and also take into account other important nuances. There are several recommendations to consider:

Features of writing text

Before placing kittens or finding a new family for an adult cat, you need to deworm them, treat them against skin parasites, get the necessary vaccinations, and you can begin to correctly compose the text for the advertisement.

Since there are quite a lot of outbred animals available for free adoption, it is necessary to create an advertisement in such a way that it attracts potential owners.

Posting advertisements as a way to adopt a cat

So, a good text should include:

animal's name;
gender and castration (sterilization) data;
information about vaccinations and treatments performed;
an interesting description of the animal, combining information about its character and habits;
high-quality, catchy photo.

PR on the Internet

In view of modern trends, advice on how to place kittens in good hands is based on using the capabilities of the Internet. Therefore, you can post a post on your personal page on social networks and relevant groups, on the forum and free message boards.

Social networks as an option for animal adoption

Note! If potential owners are in another city, you can transfer a kitten or an adult cat via rail transport.

At the same time, the first thing users pay attention to is the photo, so it must be of high quality and beautiful. Before photographing an animal, it should be washed, combed, and ears and eyes cleaned. The sweeter and more touching the photo is, the faster people will pay attention to it.

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Let's learn how to properly house kittens! HOW to help a homeless kitten?
Generalization of personal practical and psychological experience

Preface

Each of us at least once in our lives has had to come across a meowing lump in our entrance. Or on the street. Or not a lump, but a fully grown, emaciated cat with a dull look, who no longer believes, even if you hand her a piece of something tasty. Not the point. The main thing is that you came across a stray cat.

Here your life instantly breaks down into four options for the further development of events: pass by, run for a piece of food (home or to the nearest store), take the animal you like for yourself, or try to find a home for good people.

For those passing by, I will not read moral teachings here. You cannot change a person and you cannot force him to do a good deed. And you are not a parishioner, and I am not a preacher. Running to the nearest store for a sausage is a solid “B” option. In the end, you might not have done this, but simply run past to work, study, or on business... Believe me, maybe this sausage will save the kitten’s life. And then, maybe somehow everything will work out very well.

In general, a person who encounters a stray kitten on the street does not see the strength to connect his life with this ball of fur. And it’s not necessary! The best thing you can do is here and now , so that later you can simply find new owners for the animal. It's simple: we don't tie our lives in shackles, the main thing is to help now ! Would you say it’s difficult to arrange? Nothing like this. Below is a detailed story about what to do with the foundling and how to find him “good hands.”

I understand that the most difficult is always the first step, the fear that “I won’t succeed because I don’t know how .”

Precisely to answer the question “ How?” “, here I have tried to summarize my personal experience related to this issue. The algorithm of actions has been developed over the years, so I hope these tips can and will come in handy when finding puppy dogs. I don’t know, I’m just talking only about what I know, since I’ve been a cat person all my life.

What would you like to add? Probably only that you and I are sitting here in front of the computer, throwing coffee, and somewhere it doesn’t even squeak, but just shakes with small tremors, wet, hungry, dirty... And its empty belly is being eaten by worms, fleas are digging into the rolled up skin, there is mucus in the eyes, and fear in the heart... And nothing is clear at all...

I myself, of course, am not a saint or a crazy cat person who does nothing but talk about cats, think about cats and sleep with cats. No. And sometimes I pass by animals on the street, especially if I’m in a hurry. But I always remember about those meowing, shaking little lumps that huddle in the corners of our city... And to the best of my ability I still try to help. And I want to share some experience with you. Maybe you always wanted to, but didn’t know HOW?

How to help a homeless kitten?

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So, you saw a kitten. For example, he sits in the entrance, meows at you and shakes with small tremors. Your heart sank, and you are ready to grab him in your arms and take him to you.

But here several “buts” may immediately arise.

Firstly, you had absolutely no plans to get yourself a pet. And your life may be connected, for example, with frequent business trips. In a word, the conditions do not allow us to adopt a kitten for good. No problem. Take it for a while - with the goal of placing it “in good hands.” The kitten will not only be happy, but actually saved.

Secondly, you may already have pets and “expanding your staff” is not at all part of your plans. No problem-II. By maintaining reasonable care and isolating your Tuzik and Barsik from the foundling, you can also take a kitten with the goal of placing it with someone else.

The main thing is that the clock can really count and it is important to decide here and now to get involved in this matter of help. And then find a permanent home for the kitten.

Let's act. We take the animal very carefully in our hands. Keep in mind that not every stray cat goes through this operation with a bang. You will have the most success if you feed him/her a little first. Of course, if you see that the animal is affectionate or, moreover, it doesn’t care at all where or who is carrying it, then don’t waste time and bring it home. If not, don’t be lazy and instead of a long-lasting idea, “Well, where are you running away, you fool!” run to the nearest store and arm yourself with sausage. It helps much more effectively.

They took it and brought it. Do not wash!!! I understand the completely reasonable urge to first of all douse this dirty miracle with water and more generously, but it’s impossible! The body of a kitten that has been hanging around the doorways for an unknown amount of time can be so weakened that even swimming in warm water (even though it’s summer outside!) can easily kill it. Yes, yes, to death. Therefore, we satisfy our urges of cleanliness by simply wiping the dirtiest places, for example, with a piece of foam rubber soaked in warm water. Paws, butt and more. Wipe dry immediately. For now, it’s better to just cut off the pellets, tangles and similar sticky rubbish.

Note for those who already have animals at home. No contact with the foundling brought in!! Completely isolate them from each other until you find out how healthy the new kitten is! It doesn’t matter if for this the foundling has to sit locked up for a day or two in one of the rooms (and if there are not enough rooms, then, for example, in the kitchen in a TV box). Anything is better than dying in the hallway.
But the main test is the curiosity of your dear Tuziks and Barsiks. Nothing - they won’t crack, they’ll go crazy. All bowls and toilet trays are separate! No “And who is this beautiful-and-and-howy one of us?.. Barsik, meet me!” No contact! And then, you know, treating both of them - you'll get fucked up.

During all manipulations with the animal, talk to it! It doesn’t matter what it’s about, just say nonsense. Even the sound of your voice, calm and friendly, will calm the animal, which will understand that you are its friend. This will allow you to do all the work related to the “initial inspection”. Secure this rule for later - when you do something with an animal, especially something that is not very pleasant for him, talk to him!

Wash your hands! It is not known what he is sick with, it is not known whether it can attach itself to a person. Therefore, after all the touching and squeezing, wash your hands with soap! In the meantime, let’s take a look (no, not fleas and lichen, you’ll deal with that later) at the butt. The butt is the face of a kitten. After all, it is she who will tell you what you will feed him in the near future before visiting the veterinarian.

I see how your glasses/contact lenses/monitors/windows/etc. are fogged up from bewilderment? A question boils up in my chest: “But I... For a while... I’ll give it back... Let them sort it out...” No, that won’t do. Now let's talk about why.

Many people know that on the subway there are women with bags full of kittens. The mechanism of their patrol is quite simple: whoever wants to adopt a foundling brings it, gives them money for food for the animal, and whoever wants to have a kitten also comes to them, chooses it, and the happy one (at first) “for free” takes home the miracle he likes. The watch is quite noble and worthy of all praise, if not for one BUT .

There are foundlings in the bag!! That is: worms, lice, with intestinal, skin and all kinds of diseases! What if your foundling doesn’t have all this? Does he (and you) need it? This time. And two - a person takes such a kitten “from the subway”, carries it home, after a week it begins to wheeze, vomit, shit blood and often simply dies, never knowing that there are veterinarians in this world. And even if he does, it’s usually too late (according to the veterinarians themselves, according to whose reviews kittens “from the metro” are the main source of animals in a dying state).

Therefore, after sighing, you have to admit that you need to rely only on yourself. Even if they took the “miracle in feathers” for a while. And you have to treat it yourself. Because relying on those with whom you agree on a kitten in the future is more than unreliable. It's better to do it yourself. After all, you chose it to give life, and not to “delay the end.” In addition, a healthy (read: treated) kitten will be easier to place .

So, we looked at the butt. If it’s red and downright convex - wow!.. Most likely our new citizen, at best, has a simple stomach upset from irregular and garbage food, and at worst, an intestinal infection, worms, etc. Therefore: we only boiled water and feed only wet cat food. Moreover, taking into account the age of the animal. There are foods that are called that way, for example “Whiskas for kittens”. Feet in hand - and go to the store for food.

Did you run away? We serve food warm, at room temperature, not from the refrigerator. Let's see how he eats. The first time, don’t pile up a whole heap - out of hunger, he will eat not as much as he wants, but as much as he can fit. It might crack. Next time - as much as he will eat, but within reasonable limits. After all, the body is weakened and is trying to catch up and restore strength. Let him eat, even if it seems to you that he is eating a lot. Of course, focus on the stool: normal - everything is fine, if not - reduce the portion. And remember: the kitten should always have water poured! Let him drink as much as he wants!

In the meantime, it slurps, licking the saucer, we get on the phone. It is better to choose a veterinary clinic not according to “closer to home”, but where your heart lies. Call and ask when the doctor sees you... If you didn’t like the voice in the waiting room, it’s better to call the next one. In such institutions there is actually a “team of like-minded people,” so if you didn’t like the voice on the other end of the line, then most likely everyone there is like that. Which one to choose: municipal or private? I don't know, it's a matter of taste and money. Personally, I prefer to go to a private one with all my concerns. But remember that the main thing is the atmosphere and adequacy. If they “look you in the mouth” for your money, we’ll get the hell out of there. The main thing for us is not leasing, but normal treatment.

Did you get through and decide when to go? Amazing. The main thing is don’t delay: the sooner we go, the sooner we’ll get the animal in order.

How to go? Most likely, you do not have a special cat container in which animals are supposed to be transported. A large bag (about the size of a kitten, so that it is comfortable there, but not too “chattering”) with a hard bottom is suitable. If this is not the case, put something solid that is suitable in size (a board, a piece of cardboard, etc.) at the bottom of the bag. The main thing is that the bottom of this temporary house is stable and fairly level. So that you do not transport the animal as if in a bag. Place something soft at the bottom (blanket, towel, etc.). We sit down and close. But we close it like this:

— could not jump out on the road; - so as not to suffocate! (leave a hole!)

And we take water for the kitten with us! Who knows, maybe you will have to spend more than one hour on the road and in the clinic itself, and when the cat is worried, it wants to drink. So, stock up on clean boiled water. This applies both to those who travel by car and to those who go on their own using public transport. (By the way, if you are in a car, you still need to arrange the bag, and not just sit the kitten next to you on the seat).

But from the moment you walk into the veterinarian’s office - listen! Listen very carefully and catch every word! Don’t be afraid to seem stupid and ask again immediately if something is not clear. A good doctor will not be lazy to explain everything to you a hundred times, just to be sure that you will follow all the recommendations correctly. As my experience of communicating with these people shows, they are all cat and dog people themselves. They themselves have five or six cats at home, picked up on the street, and they themselves were once beginners. So - ask away!

The main thing after a visit to the veterinarian (if it turns out that the baby is sick) is not to be afraid to do everything that is prescribed. For the first time, I also looked in horror at a small lump of fur and whiskers and did not understand - WHERE to put the injection here?! Nothing, “there’s a first time for everything.” The veterinarian will explain to you how and what to do.

And here is important point number two. Now I have this kind of movement that comes out “at once” - the DAC in my hands, on my back, I opened my mouth, dripped drops, slapped me on the ass - free! And the first time... The first time it may seem like a nightmare. Why not "hell"? Hell you will have your first intramuscular injection. Not just subcutaneous, but intramuscular. Don't be afraid, everything will work out. Important - do everything clearly and on time! Otherwise, having become faint-hearted, imagining how difficult it is to inject again into the muscle of “this scratching beast,” decide to skip it once. It is forbidden. Get over yourself and do everything clearly and on time .

We're setting it up.

You follow all the recommendations of the veterinarian, do all the procedures (right?). Along the way, we begin the search for those same notorious “good hands.” Here, as in love and war, all means are fair! Almost all, but many. In essence, you are starting an active advertising campaign for your foundling.

The first remedy. Be sure to use word of mouth - tell all your friends, neighbors, and work colleagues that you have found a wonderful kitten, adding the question “Do you want it?” We reinforce the question with a soulful look... In addition, you must add the phrase “Ask your friends, maybe someone would like to take it.”

The method has two undeniable advantages: you know the person who may become the new owner of the kitten, and, accordingly, you will be confident enough that these hands are really good; Oddly enough, this method is quite often effective. Many people start saying, “Oh, we’ve been wanting to adopt a kitten for so long...” Maybe they’ll finally take it.

And here, from the first steps, it is very useful to acquire a photo of a kitten. Visual propaganda has always been the most effective. “Oh, what a handsome man!” they will tell you, even if there is a touching little runt in the photo. In addition, the photo will be useful to you when

The second means. If you are an office worker, or just a person who has access to printers, computers, copiers, do not be lazy and make an advertisement with a photo.

This unpretentious ad is very effective, again because of its visibility. The return rate from an ad with a photo is disproportionately higher than from a simple piece of paper with text. Verified.

Where do we post it? Yes everywhere! In the building where you work, on information boards in other buildings and offices, at entrances, bus stops, etc. You don’t have to kill yourself, but hang a few pieces - the effect will still be there.

Military tool number three is free newspaper advertisements. Until I tried it myself, I thought it was a waste of time. But no! There are quite a lot of Serdobolts who carefully read these finely printed “I’ll give it to good hands...” So the product is also very effective.

Selection for astronauts

They will call you a lot. And here it’s time to remember what was said about the selection of a veterinary clinic. Listen to the voice! If the person on the other end of the line mumbles and asks vague questions, then, of course, this may also be a sign of innate shyness. Or maybe, and most likely, a sign of the bad luck of this contender for the owner. For your part, you will ask more during the first telephone contact: are there any animals, have you had them, why do you want to adopt them, do you know how to care for them, etc. It goes without saying that clear and concise answers are a “plus” for the applicant. But still, listen to yourself! If, despite the glibness of the answers, for some reason you do not like the caller’s voice, end the conversation and cross the citizen off the list of “cosmonauts”. Everything should be harmonious. If you don’t like it, we’ll try again. After all, we remember that our goal is the happiness of the kitten you picked up on the street.

For your part do not hide the fact that the kitten is sick, undergoing treatment, etc. This does not scare away serious people, they understand everything. Some are even ready to take in a kitten that is still sick and continue to treat it. So you will have another opportunity to check the applicant. You will be sure that the animal ends up in a caring and responsible embrace, and not as an ottoman for the joy of a sadistic child.

At the time of the ceremonial transfer of the foundling, you must have all the coordinates of the new owner. Living nearby is wonderful. Don’t be lazy, and at least for the first time, stop by to visit the surrendered animal. Normal people will understand and will gladly accept you for tea. Far away - call and ask. But still, take the time and visit at least once.

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If during your nursing you have developed a new warm feeling for your foundling, I am only happy for both of you! Slowly begin to master the simple wisdom of living together. Moreover, they are insignificant compared to your future mutual happiness with the kitten!

Relatives and friends

Strange as it may seem, you should start with friends, relatives and just acquaintances first. Perhaps some of them do not have pets and have been thinking about getting a tailed friend for a long time. And the previous owners will be able to visit their pet and monitor its future fate.

The little kitten who found his family

Often, having already had one cat, people want, but are afraid to take a second one. They worry that the animals will not be able to get along, and it will be difficult for the owners themselves. In reality, keeping two cats is much easier than keeping one. This is worth conveying to future owners.

Important! If a cat is given to a family that already has a cat, it is recommended to sterilize it in advance. Otherwise, the unwanted offspring of kittens, who will also have to be adopted in the future, will not be long in coming.

If you find stray kittens

There are situations when it is simply impossible to pass by a homeless kitten who, for some reason, is left alone on the street. If you are in doubt about his health, take him to the vet to check for infections, fleas, ringworm, etc. At home, it is best to fence him off in a corner for a while and isolate him from other animals and family members. When the baby gets stronger, you can begin to work on its arrangement. Another option is to give the kitten up for foster care. But usually you have to pay for it, so it’s better to immediately look for a permanent owner.

Preparing the animal for transfer

If all recommendations have been followed, requests from potential owners will soon be received. At this stage, it is important to ensure that the cats are in good hands. To do this, it is advisable to communicate with people personally, find out their plans and intentions regarding the animal. It is important to understand that a cat is a living creature that may not be in the mood and behave badly, and may get sick. This means that the owners are fully responsible for the life and health of the pet.

Finding a new family for a cat, as well as adopting small kittens, is quite a responsible matter. To get a favorable outcome, you should approach it with all responsibility and sincerely desire to find a loving family.

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When can you give away kittens?

Not everyone knows at what age kittens should be given away. Wait until your pets are 2.5–3 months old. The cat will be able to more easily endure separation from the cubs, and you will have time to prepare the kittens for independent life without their mother. Despite the fact that the cat stops feeding them milk by 8-10 weeks, she should have time to give them primary socialization. The kids who receive it will be more sociable, friendly, inquisitive and adapted to the world around them. Early weaning is fraught with aggressive behavior of the kitten towards its new owners. A late transfer may make him fearful of his new home. It is best to start weaning a kitten from mother's milk at 4 weeks and at the same time take it away from the cat for a couple of hours. By three months, sometimes a little earlier, the kitten should be fully accustomed to the litter box and feeding itself. He should be introduced in advance to the smell of the future owner (the item of his clothing) and the new home (bedding), so that after the move he feels completely safe.