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How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl, Year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have we found? The same old fears. Wish you were here.
You could adopt through Dupage Animal Care & Control (over in Wheaton) - lots of kittens (and older cats) available. It's $100 adoption fee, which includes vet check, first shots, spay/neuter, and microchipping. They may have a deal if you adopt a bonded pair. I got my own cats from DuPage Animal Care - very nice people. I never knew they don't actually get funding through our taxes.
Also, Petsmart at Danada works with a shelter group and they have kittens/cats in the store to meet. I think that group's fee is about $125. And, a lot of vets can point you toward kittens up for adoption - often fostered in their own offices, which can include quite a bit of health care in the adoption fee. Good luck!
Posts: 441 | Location: Glen Ellyn, IL USA | Registered: October 06, 2003
I still stand by my usual recommendation: A.D.O.P.T. - Naperville
How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl, Year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have we found? The same old fears. Wish you were here.
Have a friend who experienced a bad exception with ADOPT Naperville. Will never go there again.
The vets I wouldn't normally recommend (GE Animal Hospital) just happened to have the kitten we adopted 3 years ago. She was very ill, but they kept accepting her back for more treatment (at no charge BTW) until her poor health cleared up. Couldn't be happier & healthier now.
Glendale Animal Hospital also has kittens for adoption. Both will strongly suggest included spay or neuter with the adoption agreement. Glendale is a more cat-friendly place.
I take my cats to GEAH, and am happy with all the vets I've met there over the last two years - and, yes, when I was in a few months ago, they had two kittens they were finding homes for. My understanding was that they'd provide medical care for any illnesses a newly adopted animal might develop, as well as the adoption fee covering initial shots, spaying, etc.
Posts: 441 | Location: Glen Ellyn, IL USA | Registered: October 06, 2003
Ted, on a realistic note. My kids have two, both from Du Page County Animal Control. GE Animal Hospital gives discounts on medical services and such for these adopted little things. I look at them as gifts that keep on giving.
Thanks everybody... we knew about the "official" adoption agencies, of course... but were just hoping to help a neighbor distribute a litter for which they were hoping to find good homes. We've been on that side of the fence in the past, and know what a challenge it can be.
In any case, we're still looking. Or should I say, again looking. Shortly after I put up the original post we hit a few of the proverbial "family emergencies" which focused our attentions elsewhere. We're back on track now and once again putting out the four-legged friend welcome mat.
Best! --TedE
Posts: 1342 | Location: Glen Ellyn, IL USA | Registered: March 21, 2003
I just saw and met 2 kitties in Lisle a few weeks back. They should be ready for release from mom soon.(They were eating solids) Pretty well socialized. Boy and a girl. I believe one is cream with one black spot and the other cream and peach. I could ask my husband if his co-worker still has them.?
How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl, Year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have we found? The same old fears. Wish you were here.
In any case, and thanks to your observation, we're thinking of pulling up our carpeting and replacing it with hardwood floors. Or tile. Or maybe Astroturf... I can probably get a good deal through West.
Posts: 1342 | Location: Glen Ellyn, IL USA | Registered: March 21, 2003
