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Monday, January 07, 2008 Make a Difference Monday: They want WHAT? for a cat


So, the kitten has a name - Tenzin (which means protector of Dharma in Tibetian - we wanted a Tibetian name since we think he reminds us of a snow leopard). And he checked out at the vet. With the exception of a mild case of worms, which nearly every baby kitten has, feral or not, he's as happy and as healthy as a little kitten can be. He's also taming down, and still trying to convince Mr. Nerms to play "big brother."
We also have an appointment in three weeks for a neuter, follow up shots and deworming (and we'll get him microchipped at the same time).
I won't tell you what the total is. Suffice to say that had I gone down to our local Animal Rescue League and adopted a cat for (I believe $110), it would have been a lot cheaper. Since I intervened before this guy got to the shelter, I am not worried about the cost. I saved this guy from going to a shelter, and as a feral, may have saved him from being put to sleep. (Feral kittens are kept a lot more than feral adults, who are deemed "untamable")
But, I thought I'd share this information on today, Make a Difference Monday, for anyone concerned about the cost of adopting a pet from a shelter. The "cost" may seem to be a lot initially, but considering that most shelters handle spay/neuter and vaccines, it's a deal. And you'd be saving a pet's life.
Just a little something to think about....
:)
Thanks everyone for your well wishes on the kitten. We are very pleased with the new addition to our household.

Posted by Mary Winter :: 9:47 AM :: 2 comments

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