Rspca

[Phoenix]

We're thinking of getting Ebony a new friend next week because Ebony's just not able to cope as an only cat, how easy is it to adopt from the RSPCA? Mum saw a cat there that she thinks would be perfect for Ebony (and I like the look of the cat as well), but we don't know how easy it will be to get her out of the RSPCA's care, should we try Cats Protection and the smaller charities before going to meet any cats from the RSPCA or should we go straight to RSPCA?

[angieh]

I have no experience of adopting from RSPCA. You can but ask, esp if you've seen a cat that you think would fit in well.

[fecto's mum]

I think it depends on the branch as our local branch is quite good. They specifically state that they are virtually independent from the main body as I think they realise the RSPCA doesn't have a very good rep. I would think they will be very grateful to home a cat to such a good home. You can only try, if they refuse go somewhere else.

[Phoenix]

I've emailed them, probably won't hear anything before tomorrow at earliest though.

[fecto's mum]

Good luck.

[Velvet]

Any news, did the RSPCA reply

[pamela81]

We got barney from sspca, different charity but same set up. Didnt findthem helpfil or honest in any way tbh.

Very easy to adopt from, no home checks. Good luck :)

[Shelley123]

how did it go ?

[angieh]

I'm amazed that the sspca let animals be adopted without a home check. Obviously that was fine for Barney but it's so irresponsible of them. I guess there comes a point where the number of animals in care outweighs the amount of time that officers or volunteers can spend on checking potential homes.

[dinky]

I haven't got much time for New Zealand's RSPCA after they rehomed a dog that I was boarding with them temporarily. Board was all paid up for a month but someone came, liked the look of the dog and they gave him to them without even telling me.Anyway, I do hope you have better luck with getting the cat Phoenix.

[Phoenix]

We arranged an appointment for tomorrow afternoon, we've got the address the cat is kept at that we're going to see and we're going over there tomorrow to meet her.

[dinky]

Hope all goes well for you Phoenix and the outcome of the meeting is good for both you and the cat.

[Phoenix]

I've got a homecheck tomorrow, the cat that I went to see isn't coming to live with me but a cat she's caged up with is (because the cat I went to see decided she didn't really trust me and resisted getting handled by me, not aggressively though)

The cat I'm getting homechecked for is a tabby 2 year old female called Roxy.

[angieh]

Woo-hoo tabby magic! Fingers crossed Phoenix.

[fecto's mum]

Hope Roxy comes home to you and Ebony.

[dinky]

Hope the home check goes well and Roxy finds a great home with you and Ebony. She sounds lovely.

[Phoenix]

Homecheck went fine, Roxy's coming here to live tomorrow morning :D Pictures coming as soon as I've got her home :D

[angieh]

Oh good news Phoenix - I look forward to the photos but let her settle in a bit before getting the camera out!

[fecto's mum]

Oh fab news, I'm so pleased for you Phoenix and for Roxy and Ebony too.

[Phoenix]

Roxy's home, just got back in :D I've renamed her Tigger because she's acting like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh :D

[angieh]

Bouncy??????????

[Phoenix]

Bouncy??????????

Yes she's acting like her legs are pogo sticks :D

[fecto's mum]

She's probably so glad to be in a good home with lots of company. Really pleased for you.