Kittens

[montgomeryrob]

We are looking to get a kitten at the end of April.

Does anyone know where or can recommend where we can get one from? Any local(ish) breeders? Good website?

Thank you for any advice.

[veggiepeter]

Celia Hammond rescue centre - there's one in Lewisham.

http://www.celiahammond.org/

[fatcats]

Yes, please go to a rescue, there are so many benefits in addition to helping a charity.

We got our cats from Battersea when they were kittens and they are lovely, affectionate creatures. I've heard some people say that they think cats from rescues will have "an attitude" but this really is ridiculous.

Benefits of adopting from a rescue include: free or reduced low-cost neutering, free or reduced cost initial vaccinations, free microchipping, possibly a few weeks free food, possibly free insurance for a month or so (Battersea offer this, not sure about other rescues). Also advice and support.

Also, not all rescues have long-winded adoption procedures, Battersea certainly doesn't. Not sure about the others but would still recommend going to a rescue, even if they do, as at least you know that their kittens/cats will have been health-checked, defleaed and wormed etc.

[oimissus]

definitely second Celia Hammond. We were turned down by Battersea for kittens because we both worked full time (at that time), whereas CH wanted us to take more than 2 - their view was our house was better than their pen, and the kittens would have each other (and wouldn't be kittens for long) while we were at work. They were very supportive whilst our semi-feral kittens settled in. Even though we don't qualify for their low-cost vet care they are happy to treat them as their feralness makes it difficult for us to take them to a regular vet (and we always make a donation).

[astrid83]

Yes please adopt a kitten from a rescue center. I've got two lovely cats and they both came from North London Cat Home, I've had no problems at all with them and they really are the most affectionate cats I've ever met. A bit more like dogs really - so sociable and friendly. A bit high maintenance in my opinion but that's probably due to the fact mu husband and I spoil them!

There are SO many cats and kittens that need a new home. Celia Hammond is great and do such amazing work around south London, it's kitty season now so they are probably more than happy to help.

[SarahG]

I'd also like to recommend Celia Hammond, myself and my boyfriend foster kittens for them- the more homes the better! We've got a new litter of newborns and their Mum coming on Monday- so excited!

[woodrot]

yes. kittens. send more kittens.

[SarahG]

Kittens...

[woodrot]

Hi,

Im after a picture of kittens playing with a ball of wool. If this isnt possible, the a picture of a dog running out of butchers shop with a meter of sausage links in it mouth would be great

thanks