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dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 12:45 PM
Just a quick update to report progress - which is exactly zero!
Several members kindly send me alerts for ads on the web (I am a little wary of those) but none have been suitable so far.
I have placed a wanted ad on one site and had a super reply from a lady in Essex with a ginger and a tabby - we both agreed it was too far away:(
I missed out a potential success by a couple of hours last week!
I could have had non-gingers x 4 last week
I will get a sneak preview of the local paper (Friday publication) again tomorrow`
There is nothing in the pet shops or vets today.
There seem to be lots of 'wanted' ads, so I guess it is that time of the year before the main breeding season starts when demand exceeds supply.
I will just wait until they appear - it's bound to happen sooner or later.
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DM, i hope you find a ginger kitten soon. Yous eem to be such a kind caring person, Iam sure your kitten is out there somewhere and will go to a very kind caring loving home with you!
Donna
08-02-2006, 01:04 PM
Just keep on looking, he will turn up when you least expect it!
dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 01:07 PM
Exactly!..
I'm telling you woman keep an eye on the totrties:-D
dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 02:00 PM
I'm telling you woman keep an eye on the totrties:-D
:lol: :lol: I'll stalk 'em!
(I've also contacted the 2 nearest CP branches again and told them I'm still looking)
Your little ginger boy must make an appearance soon DM.......a little more patience and I expect you will have the pick of dozens!:-P
Just out of quariosity (sp) how far would you be prepaired to travel or indeed met half way?
dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 03:45 PM
Well Jac - I don't think I'd do a 'meet half way'. You'd never know where the kit actually came from or if you were getting involved in 'kitten farming', which seems to be starting up now, sadly. I don't think it would be much fun for a kit to travel more than an hour (which means we travel 2 hours), so, given the great roads in Dorset (we don't have none of they blue roads:) ) that's about 50 miles. Would cover all of Dorset, over to Southampton, up to Salisbury, across to Yeovil etc.
However, as time goes on, I think I will find my boys within the local paper circulation area, or indeed just here in town.
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dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 03:48 PM
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http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_3_143.gif Fool.......And you say you're not blonde ;) are you certain :-D
Just found this link. Any good?
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wormed and ready to go now at 8 weeks £95
please email or phone me on 01275 879919 for more info
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dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 03:59 PM
I've seen them. Wel, I've seen the ad. Aren't they sweet?
Not a lot of ginger there though...............
http://www.adtrader.co.uk/classhome.php?trader_id=9001&class_id=179&prevpage=5&page_id=6&search_words=&order_by=&forsale_wanted=
have you looked in this one? It goes by your post code.
dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 04:10 PM
Yup - that's in 'My Favourites' too. That's the one I just missed the ginger 19 miles away last week :( (it's still advertised btw :roll: )
smudgley
08-02-2006, 04:13 PM
Another few weeks and there will be ginger kittens everywhere you look DM. The kitten season is starting early this year as it has been so mild & the cats are breeding earlier.
Hang on in there, ginger & ginger are just round the corner ;)
dinahsmum
08-02-2006, 04:15 PM
Another few weeks and there will be ginger kittens everywhere you look DM. The kitten season is starting early this year as it has been so mild & the cats are breeding earlier.
Hang on in there, ginger & ginger are just round the corner ;)
Yes Smudge - that's the conclusion I have come to. All the more reason not to get in a kitten-panic and go off who-knows-where to pick up who-knows-what.
PS - mild? Not here!
bobbie3917
08-02-2006, 04:34 PM
soon there will be more kittens than ppl know what to do with them as spring in on its way so im sure there must be a few ginger in there
Come and find me mom:-P http://members.tripod.com/~queenbeanie/kittenbow.gif
I would so love another kitten. Am thinking of going to wood green while the kids are away and seeing what youngsters they ahve that they would re-home with us.
the really annoying thing about them is that if you phone, tell them your circumstances and ask if they have anything suitable, they tell you to come look.I dont see why they cant say yes or no right away, cos it's a pain the bottom, not to mention disheartening to drive all the way there and find they dont have anything suitable.
dinahsmum
09-02-2006, 09:39 AM
A nice lady from Bournemouth responded to my ad last night. She has a boooootiful ginger shorthair oriental (?), 2 years old who must be rehomed urgently. (He is advertised now on free-ads). I don't think it's fair to bring one adult cat into the organised chaos which is our home, so I said no to her :( . Beautiful cat though. She must be so sad..................
I would so love another kitten. Am thinking of going to wood green while the kids are away and seeing what youngsters they ahve that they would re-home with us.
the really annoying thing about them is that if you phone, tell them your circumstances and ask if they have anything suitable, they tell you to come look.I dont see why they cant say yes or no right away, cos it's a pain the bottom, not to mention disheartening to drive all the way there and find they dont have anything suitable.Don't they have a website you could look at CJ??
I looked at it, but thats not much use either. You can fill out a form, and send it to them, but they dont tell you when a possible match comes in. there policy seems to be come and look for yourself. But hubby is going to drive me there sunday, it's an afternoon out if nothing else, we look around at bunnies, cats dogs, horses if stables gates open.
Just wish they had a better system of telling you before you get there.
dinahsmum
09-02-2006, 04:32 PM
Nothing in the local paper for me this week...........................
so we wait for next week!
Ginger is out there somewhere - along with Karma;)
Oh DM, am sure you'll find the right cat soon! It's disheartening isnt it when youw ant to offer a good loving kind caring home, but can't find the right cat!
dinahsmum
09-02-2006, 04:50 PM
No, not really. I'm alright. :)
It's really early in the moggie season, and I'm being fussy! I could have had almost any other colour by now................the red boys are a little shy! :lol:
I repeat - follow the Torties:roll:
dinahsmum
09-02-2006, 04:59 PM
I repeat - follow the Torties:roll:
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dinahsmum
12-02-2006, 02:49 PM
Thought I'd got him! (again:roll: )
Just doing my sweep of the various websites offering kittens.
Just appeared - 9 week old ginger male (!) within an hour of me (!!) for sale because baby is too rough ( :cat13 ).
Looked again, re-read it - yes, all fab
Glanced at the price wanted - £120!
For goodness sake! That can't be right - over £100 for a moggy? - and a second hand one at that.
smudgley
12-02-2006, 02:51 PM
Oh what a shame - so close again :roll:
That's a silly amount of money DM. I doubt if they will sell him for that.:?
Donna
12-02-2006, 02:51 PM
Could you not ring and tell them what you would be prepared to pay for him? And say that the average price for a moggy is a lot less than £120??
:shock: :shock: :shock: surely that's not right for a moggy? I wonder if it was a misprint DM?
Might be worth giving them a ring just to check?:?
smudgley
12-02-2006, 02:53 PM
DM - sending you a PM
dinahsmum
12-02-2006, 02:56 PM
Agree with you all.
See this is where I get on my high horse and say that I wouldn't even want to meet someone who thinks so little of an animal. So I'm not really into contacting and offering a sensible sum. Did bounce it between all 3 of my brain cells but no - don't like that puss-mom - don't want to meet her.:( Cutting off my nose to spite my face maybe but I'll just sit tight and wait for my boy.
Surely must be a misprint! you can get a pedigree for not much more!!!
Agree with you all.
See this is where I get on my high horse and say that I wouldn't even want to meet someone who thinks so little of an animal. So I'm not really into contacting and offering a sensible sum. Did bounce it between all 3 of my brain cells but no - don't like that puss-mom - don't want to meet her.:( Cutting off my nose to spite my face maybe but I'll just sit tight and wait for my boy.
DM...it could be a genuine misprint? maybe should say £20??
dinahsmum
12-02-2006, 05:09 PM
DM...it could be a genuine misprint? maybe should say £20??
No, it was there twice - once £120, once £120 or reasonable offer. They've obviously spent money cos the price includes bed, scratch post, litter tray, some foor, flea treatment etc, BUT ............ just doesn't sound good to ask for that much.
PS - he's not vaccinated - that could have made it more reasonable
Oh I see, well it sounds like they are trying to recoup the cost of everything spent then :( Good luck to them if they expect to get that much money for a moggie :roll:
Could well be a misprint DM never put down to malice what can be pure error.;) Someone I know advertised her Staffie pups in a well know dog paper, her price £200 (I know this was a while ago) the price the paper put in £1200 - pure error but she had no phone calls.
Contact them and ask - them to confirm the price the worst that can happen is you will be certain you don't want to go further. And the good point in theri favour they have realised early on that the "baby" is too rough, not everyone realise how delicate a kitten is till they see the children in action with it.
dinahsmum
12-02-2006, 05:14 PM
I have emailed asking what they actually want :roll:
Donna
12-02-2006, 05:34 PM
Let us know DM. Hope it is a paper typo error.
I wouldnt pay that much for a moggie either, sounds way too high.
I didnt pay that much for Mr darcy! but then I dont have any papers for him.
DM, i do hope you find your boy soon, gotta be one out there somewhere for you
I am sure the little fella is just around the corner, Dm. Well at least within 50 mile radius. Hehehe.
any news Dm? I been waiting and hoping that anyday youre going to post " I GOT HIIIIMMMM YAY" or soemthing like that!!!!
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 02:27 PM
Waiting for calls back from two numbers I phoned this morning (local)
1 for Ginger Boys http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_114.gif
1 for x Maine Coons - Tabby, Grey, Black
So, just a question of whether they're still available...... http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_109v.gif
Waiting for calls back from two numbers I phoned this morning (local)
1 for Ginger Boys http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_114.gif
1 for x Maine Coons - Tabby, Grey, Black
So, just a question of whether they're still available...... http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_109v.gif
See my positive thoughts worked, I am sending ginger kitten vibes every hour:roll:
Oh please, please get them!!!
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 03:39 PM
Well done so far Kazz.................could you increase to half-hourly please - I've been waiting since about 11.30. :roll: Blimmin half-term, bet they're out doing kiddy things for the day!:)
Okay DM as from the hour which will be 4 I will be "vibing" every half hour. ;)
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 04:44 PM
Okay DM as from the hour which will be 4 I will be "vibing" every half hour. ;)
That ought to do it! :)
Have just re-rung both but still no-one in - grrrr
Donna
13-02-2006, 04:44 PM
Any news on those phone calls DM?
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 04:45 PM
Any news on those phone calls DM?
I refer the honourable lady to my previous answer! :lol:
Donna
13-02-2006, 04:46 PM
I refer the honourable lady to my previous answer! :lol:
That wasnt there when I posted a minute ago!!! :p Honest!!! :oops:
conme on DM GET THAT GINGER CAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I amabout to start "vibing" in fact when tis post hits your screens then "vibing" will be in full effect;) :roll:
Vibbbbbbbbbbbbbbing
Did you see that smack on 4 not 3.59 or 4.01 smack on 4.00pm - :-D I stand to take the applause..............a small bow and.......I Thank you:roll:
Donna
13-02-2006, 05:03 PM
Did you see that smack on 4 not 3.59 or 4.01 smack on 4.00pm - :-D I stand to take the applause..............a small bow and.......I Thank you:roll:
Such talent Kazz, such talent!!!:p
Such talent Kazz, such talent!!!:p
Again I stand to take the applause this time nodding to my right... to my left... take a small bow centre stage.....I thank you.....:-D
Donna
13-02-2006, 05:08 PM
Alright, alright, dont push your luck:p
Alright, alright, dont push your luck:p
I remain seated,;)
1 for Ginger Boys http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_114.gif
1 for x Maine Coons - Tabby, Grey, Black
Hang on a moment did you mean to say ginger boyS :D plural more than 1???? A possibility of two ginger lads fantastic.:-D
Where was the ad and what is the wording...............:) and more than that how long has it been there?
Karen
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 05:17 PM
Well done Kazz. Ad-trader has just come back on line (techie glitch I assume)with a litter near Salisbury on offer :shock:
Once again - 'sorry, can't speak now, leave a message.' So, that's 3 potential sources now.
Tick, tick
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dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 05:18 PM
Hang on a moment did you mean to say ginger boyS :D plural more than 1???? A possibility of two ginger lads fantastic.:-D
Where was the ad and what is the wording...............:) and more than that how long has it been there?
Karen
Pet shop window in Wimborne. Don't know how long it's been there. Last time we looked was prob a couple of weeks ago.
Yes Ginger boys it said!
I will be vibing in about 9 minutes DM so get ready for the calls to come flooding in.................get ready...............go...............
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 05:25 PM
I'm ready Kazz.
Beware if it works - we'll think you're a http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_1_202.gif
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 05:33 PM
Vibbbbbbbbbbinggggg here
nothing coming through here..........................
Sorry paused vibing then to speak to Cleo who is standing on the keyboard:roll:
Will start again now:?
awwww i feel as anxious as you lol, sitting here wiating to hear you found one
Naomi
13-02-2006, 05:40 PM
I can't take this anymore!! I'm getting so excited for you DM. Hopefully you'll get your little ginger boys soon
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 05:41 PM
awwww i feel as anxious as you lol, sitting here wiating to hear you found one
Don't be anxious on my part. It's bound to happen soon - the litters are really starting to 'pile up'. (Wrong words - you know what i mean - there are more and more around)
If this lot don't come up trumps something else will soon.
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 05:42 PM
Ladies - I have to go and prepare food! :roll: For humans!
I'll be back later - don't hold your collective breath; this may not be the right time.
Keep vibing Kazz - cuddle Cleo on the quarter hours!
Dm- we're all going blue holding our breathe lol!!
Oooooooooh DM how wonderful....BTW are those Maine Coon cross kittens in Hampshire/Portsmouth area?
Best wishes
Sorry paused vibing then to speak to Cleo who is standing on the keyboard:roll:
Will start again now:?
Kazz, you're not sharing Jac's funny pills are you?:shock: :-D :-D :-D
Any news yet, DM. We are all so anxious for you. Everything is crossed.
I share but not my Funny pills, good grief, what would CP come too?:lol:
Just had a song pop into my wee brain;) . Time goes by so slowley. By Madonna. Think she was on about ths?
Kazz, you're not sharing Jac's funny pills are you?:shock: :-D :-D :-D
I don't need funny pills I am crazy enough without any "medicinal" help:roll:
, my toddler loves that song ( it on nic jnr)
shall we start chanting?
"COME ON DM, COME ON DM, COME ON DM"
or
"GINGER KITTEN, GINGER KITTEN, GINGER KITTEN"
Just had a song pop into my wee brain;) . Time goes by so slowley. By Madonna. Think she was on about ths?
She most definitely must have had this in mind.;) ;) ;)
but of course u gotta get louder and faster the longer you chant it
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 07:02 PM
Nothing yet
I'll do a ring round again in half an hour or so.
All together now.......................breathe!
Luke - no, not the web ones - local pet shop
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 07:03 PM
It's like a protracted labour isn't it?
Somebody boil water and get clean towels!!!! :lol:
Donna
13-02-2006, 07:04 PM
[uote=dinahsmum]It's like a protracted labour isn't it?
Somebody boil water and get clean towels!!!! :lol:[/quote]
:-D @ DM!!!:lol:
I'll still keep everything crossed then, DM.
it's hard to type with fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!
and I am getting out of breathe from all this chanting
smudgley
13-02-2006, 07:11 PM
Oh!!
I haven't been on since this mornng & just read the last few pages of this thread (holding breath the whole time) & just as the thread was about to peak....................& I thought there would be a photo of DM's new kittens........................................... . instead I get big fat nothin':roll:
really....going.....rather.....blue.........now... ..
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 07:38 PM
OK guys - stand down :(
Ginger boys 'all gone' (all? - were there more than 2????)
and Salisbury litter all gone.
Won't even ask for the Coon crosses as we need to secure little mister red first.
Sorry guys - but it's been kind of exciting hasn't it?
.......and to think I only went out this morning to go to the garden centre!
it's hard to type with fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!
Practice makes perfect and I have had a lot of that today. :lol: :lol: :lol:
oh no, sorry DM,i really thought you would get one this time....
keep trying
Oh so sorry to hear that DM. Obviously they weren't the right little fella for you. He is out there.
smudgley
13-02-2006, 07:41 PM
*DOH*
Never mind, there's plenty more, it's just a case of finding them
Donna
13-02-2006, 07:43 PM
There is always next week!!
dinahsmum
13-02-2006, 07:43 PM
The £120 one is still advertised (on another site today :roll: )
Poor little scrap :(
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