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That depends on the catteries.
oldmolly wrote in message ... "John Moran" wrote in message ... Very helpful thank you If I had wanted opinions on our plans I would have asked for them. In case you didn't know catteries are expensive and, more importantly, pretty grim for the animals. In defence of some really great catteries I object to that statement.Have you actually *been* to any catteries? My nearest one is a veritable paradise for cats. Huge chalets and runs, an aviary in the centre to watch, the best of everything, heated, in the countryside, and an owner who is potty about cats and spends hours every day playing with her boarders. Music playing in the block too.If my cats went there, they would feel hard done by having to come back with me :0( Another aquaintance has a superb modern cattery struated in the middle of woodland, plenty of birds about, trees to watch, huge pens, heated etc. What is grim about either of them? I think you are motivated by cost here and nothing else. Your poor cats will get settled in with a new person in a new home, then when it is convenient to you, you want them back. Not fair at all. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/03 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Mogie" wrote in message ... That's great doing it out of the goodness of your heart but since he obviously doesn't know anyone that will do that how sure can he what type of person he'll end up with. True...but asking people in a newsgroup dedicated to cats isn't the same as asking strangers on the street. He may not "know" us but he knows we care about our cats. You had friends pet sit. He doesn't know anyone that is willing. Asking strangers. Could be very scary. See above. Strangers are just friends you haven't met yet :-). I have met up with people in other newsgroups..even shared a condo with a bunch of them. Also worry about the cats bonding to the "sitter". That's a real concern. I took care of my sisters cat for over a year while she was having financial problems. When she was back on her feet, she wanted her cat back. Naturally I had to oblige and to be honest..the cat remembered her and was fine with it. I however missed the cat terribly. I just think it's best not to judge people to harshly. If he was looking for a good vet to declaw his cat that's one thing..but he's just looking for help. He could be like many others and dump the cats since they are now a "problem"....but he's trying to find a good place for them to stay. Not really a hanging offense in my book. AG Agua Girl wrote in message news "Mogie" wrote in message ... Why be so cheap you don't offer to pay the person or people that you want to watch after your cats. Maybe the best thing to do is find a very good home for them. I don't know. Wouldn't it be better to find someone that might want the favor returned? (which is what he is doing). Think about the difference between someone doing something out of the goodness of their heart and the hopes that the deed would be reciprocated...and someone doing something only because they are being paid. When I had friends house sit my dog and two cats while I was on vacation (yes, only 10 days but the theory is sound) I knew my animals were going to get the better attention than they would in a kennel. The folks doing the house sitting did so for the love of animals, out of joy for doing something nice. What better can you ask?. I paid them back by stocking the pantry and fridge and buying them something nice on my trip. I didn't offer money as they would have been offended. I have since returned the favor to two of them. So... before you judge John as "cheap" consider what someone might get in return. 6 months of free cat sitting :-) AG -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Mogie" wrote in message ... That's great doing it out of the goodness of your heart but since he obviously doesn't know anyone that will do that how sure can he what type of person he'll end up with. True...but asking people in a newsgroup dedicated to cats isn't the same as asking strangers on the street. He may not "know" us but he knows we care about our cats. You had friends pet sit. He doesn't know anyone that is willing. Asking strangers. Could be very scary. See above. Strangers are just friends you haven't met yet :-). I have met up with people in other newsgroups..even shared a condo with a bunch of them. Also worry about the cats bonding to the "sitter". That's a real concern. I took care of my sisters cat for over a year while she was having financial problems. When she was back on her feet, she wanted her cat back. Naturally I had to oblige and to be honest..the cat remembered her and was fine with it. I however missed the cat terribly. I just think it's best not to judge people to harshly. If he was looking for a good vet to declaw his cat that's one thing..but he's just looking for help. He could be like many others and dump the cats since they are now a "problem"....but he's trying to find a good place for them to stay. Not really a hanging offense in my book. AG Agua Girl wrote in message news "Mogie" wrote in message ... Why be so cheap you don't offer to pay the person or people that you want to watch after your cats. Maybe the best thing to do is find a very good home for them. I don't know. Wouldn't it be better to find someone that might want the favor returned? (which is what he is doing). Think about the difference between someone doing something out of the goodness of their heart and the hopes that the deed would be reciprocated...and someone doing something only because they are being paid. When I had friends house sit my dog and two cats while I was on vacation (yes, only 10 days but the theory is sound) I knew my animals were going to get the better attention than they would in a kennel. The folks doing the house sitting did so for the love of animals, out of joy for doing something nice. What better can you ask?. I paid them back by stocking the pantry and fridge and buying them something nice on my trip. I didn't offer money as they would have been offended. I have since returned the favor to two of them. So... before you judge John as "cheap" consider what someone might get in return. 6 months of free cat sitting :-) AG -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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unbelievably, (hahaha)
writes ...asking people in a newsgroup dedicated to cats isn't the same as asking strangers on the street. He may not "know" us but he knows we care about our cats. Have you been living on Mars? The number of trolls, in any/every newsgroup, shows that there are a significant number of troubled people who have NO interest in the subject of the newsgroup. They do, however, have a sick need to TROLL and post responses designed to start a flame war. Also, just because a person writes that he/she is male/female, old/young, animal lover/psychopath, employed/not working, etc...doesn't mean that it's the truth. |
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unbelievably, (hahaha)
writes ...asking people in a newsgroup dedicated to cats isn't the same as asking strangers on the street. He may not "know" us but he knows we care about our cats. Have you been living on Mars? The number of trolls, in any/every newsgroup, shows that there are a significant number of troubled people who have NO interest in the subject of the newsgroup. They do, however, have a sick need to TROLL and post responses designed to start a flame war. Also, just because a person writes that he/she is male/female, old/young, animal lover/psychopath, employed/not working, etc...doesn't mean that it's the truth. |
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Why be so cheap you don't offer to pay the person or people that you want to
watch after your cats. Maybe the best thing to do is find a very good home for them. Mogie wrote in message ... That depends on the catteries. oldmolly wrote in message ... "John Moran" wrote in message ... Very helpful thank you If I had wanted opinions on our plans I would have asked for them. In case you didn't know catteries are expensive and, more importantly, pretty grim for the animals. In defence of some really great catteries I object to that statement.Have you actually *been* to any catteries? My nearest one is a veritable paradise for cats. Huge chalets and runs, an aviary in the centre to watch, the best of everything, heated, in the countryside, and an owner who is potty about cats and spends hours every day playing with her boarders. Music playing in the block too.If my cats went there, they would feel hard done by having to come back with me :0( Another aquaintance has a superb modern cattery struated in the middle of woodland, plenty of birds about, trees to watch, huge pens, heated etc. What is grim about either of them? I think you are motivated by cost here and nothing else. Your poor cats will get settled in with a new person in a new home, then when it is convenient to you, you want them back. Not fair at all. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/03 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Why be so cheap you don't offer to pay the person or people that you want to
watch after your cats. Maybe the best thing to do is find a very good home for them. Mogie wrote in message ... That depends on the catteries. oldmolly wrote in message ... "John Moran" wrote in message ... Very helpful thank you If I had wanted opinions on our plans I would have asked for them. In case you didn't know catteries are expensive and, more importantly, pretty grim for the animals. In defence of some really great catteries I object to that statement.Have you actually *been* to any catteries? My nearest one is a veritable paradise for cats. Huge chalets and runs, an aviary in the centre to watch, the best of everything, heated, in the countryside, and an owner who is potty about cats and spends hours every day playing with her boarders. Music playing in the block too.If my cats went there, they would feel hard done by having to come back with me :0( Another aquaintance has a superb modern cattery struated in the middle of woodland, plenty of birds about, trees to watch, huge pens, heated etc. What is grim about either of them? I think you are motivated by cost here and nothing else. Your poor cats will get settled in with a new person in a new home, then when it is convenient to you, you want them back. Not fair at all. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 28/08/03 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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That's great doing it out of the goodness of your heart but since he
obviously doesn't know anyone that will do that how sure can he what type of person he'll end up with. You had friends pet sit. He doesn't know anyone that is willing. Asking strangers. Could be very scary. Also worry about the cats bonding to the "sitter". Agua Girl wrote in message news "Mogie" wrote in message ... Why be so cheap you don't offer to pay the person or people that you want to watch after your cats. Maybe the best thing to do is find a very good home for them. I don't know. Wouldn't it be better to find someone that might want the favor returned? (which is what he is doing). Think about the difference between someone doing something out of the goodness of their heart and the hopes that the deed would be reciprocated...and someone doing something only because they are being paid. When I had friends house sit my dog and two cats while I was on vacation (yes, only 10 days but the theory is sound) I knew my animals were going to get the better attention than they would in a kennel. The folks doing the house sitting did so for the love of animals, out of joy for doing something nice. What better can you ask?. I paid them back by stocking the pantry and fridge and buying them something nice on my trip. I didn't offer money as they would have been offended. I have since returned the favor to two of them. So... before you judge John as "cheap" consider what someone might get in return. 6 months of free cat sitting :-) AG -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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That's great doing it out of the goodness of your heart but since he
obviously doesn't know anyone that will do that how sure can he what type of person he'll end up with. You had friends pet sit. He doesn't know anyone that is willing. Asking strangers. Could be very scary. Also worry about the cats bonding to the "sitter". Agua Girl wrote in message news "Mogie" wrote in message ... Why be so cheap you don't offer to pay the person or people that you want to watch after your cats. Maybe the best thing to do is find a very good home for them. I don't know. Wouldn't it be better to find someone that might want the favor returned? (which is what he is doing). Think about the difference between someone doing something out of the goodness of their heart and the hopes that the deed would be reciprocated...and someone doing something only because they are being paid. When I had friends house sit my dog and two cats while I was on vacation (yes, only 10 days but the theory is sound) I knew my animals were going to get the better attention than they would in a kennel. The folks doing the house sitting did so for the love of animals, out of joy for doing something nice. What better can you ask?. I paid them back by stocking the pantry and fridge and buying them something nice on my trip. I didn't offer money as they would have been offended. I have since returned the favor to two of them. So... before you judge John as "cheap" consider what someone might get in return. 6 months of free cat sitting :-) AG -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Ithink eitheprofetionals would be better or someone from this
programme I had someone to live in when I went to England for 6 weekswho already professed to love my cat, and was a friend. I gave instructions verbally, and also left them on the the fridge in writing especially about not letting him out too early when still dark as possums had already attacked him once, also left him lots of fresh chicken I cut up ready and put in separate one for every night I was away, tins galore, 5 big packets of dry food, when I returned half the food was still there and he'd gone from 9point 3 kilos to 8 kl also she'd let him out at 4 a m every morning and it cost 2oo dollars to have his back fixed up where a possum had got to him I'm still fuming 6 yrs later,about the possum not the money she wanted to stay in the house but couldn;t be bothered looking after him properly, never again! jp James" wrote in message ... John Moran wrote on Sun, 31 Aug 2003: Hi there We are planning a 6 month trip around the world and have 2 very cute cats who, at the moment, we can't find a home for. We were wondering if there was some kindly soul - preferably in the south London area - who would be willing to look after them while we are away. John, you may want to consider having someone living in your home. A cattery would disrupt them and keeping them caged for such a long time would be unkind, but might be the best option. Try Homesitters (don't know their details, but they have a web site) or Universal Aunts 020 7738 8987. It may not be that costly for 6 months. Worth a try. There are fosterers but they're few and far between, and they usually have other cats around. -- James |
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