Full up: SPCA refusing kittens, pups

Peter Korsten

Jul 31st 2010, 21:44

Well, this morning we went and got ourselves a kitten, although I should use that word with care, because at six months old, this is one big pussycat.

She's almost aggressively affectionate, she just discovered my synthesisers (cat on keyboard - not a good idea) and has settled in immediately. It's a black cat with a little white spot on her chest, so we called her 'Spot'.

So everybody is happy. Well, except Puss, our other cat. She's seriously ticked off.

But there are still so many kittens there. Some of them tiny, only a few weeks old, and others a little bit bigger. And all of them incredibly cute, of course. They need a new home.

And those complaining about the €40: get a life! If they would charge differently for boys and girls, nobody would buy the more expensive girls. The cat gets neutered, chipped, and is very well looked after. The bit extra you pay goes into the care of the animals, which can't be cheap.

EMANUEL MAGRIN

Jul 31st 2010, 03:00

Strays do not happen to fall from the sky. They are there because of irresponsible, selfish and cruel people. Yes the problem is caused by these heartless people called humans and it is useless to neuter and release unless this is fully backed with enforcement. There have been many neutering programmes by many local and foreign NGO's but their hard work to humanely control the stray population has not given the results it was intended to give because absolutely nothing was done to stop selfish and irresponisble people from abandoning their pets. The first thing that should be done is to involve all local councils to appoint animal welfare officers in every locality whereby they make sure that all pets and farm animals are registered and microchipped. Secondly, a spotcheck on all owners to make sure that their pets are neutered and still residing with their owners. No excuses should be accepted like my pet ran away. Animal welfare officers should then report any owner whose registered pet is not found at the registered residence. Defaulters should be made to pay hefty fines and even sent to prison if necessary.

Albert Galea

Jul 30th 2010, 23:06

Thanks to the staff at the SPCA for their generous love and care for these poor cats and dogs who are victims of neglect, physical harm, and death. I find animal abuse completely disgusting and sad that some people have little regard for the pain and suffering they inflict on cats and dogs. The next time someone feels the need or urge to harm a cat or dog; maybe they should consider inflicting harm on themselves or better yet seek medical help! A law should be put into place where people who cause harm to cats and dogs should be heavily fined and must perform community service.

L fazon

Jul 30th 2010, 19:45

This week I visited the SPCA for the first time and I was so amazed by the cleanliness and the love the people working there have for their dogs... the woman there was calling them by name. she was explaining me the character of each of them... there were some mixed labrador puppies that were so adorable. Unfortunately i could not adopt any since I was searching for a small breed but I cannot forget those lovely puppy eyes looking at me :)))

Franco Farrugia

Jul 30th 2010, 15:25

I wish to take the opportunity and thank all the volunteers and staff at SPCA as well as at the other animal sanctuaries who at this difficult period of the year, strive hard to make life better for animals, vulnerable beings among us. My best wishes go to them while I sincerely suggest - merely suggest! - that people who are thinking of buying a pedigree cat or dog, think again and take a look at this WONDERFUL AND MOST BEAUTIFUL PHOTO SHOWING BEAUTIFUL BEINGS. It is a treasured moment, picked up by the photographer. Please, think about it: and give these cats, or a dog, possibly, a loving home.

r ferriggi

Jul 30th 2010, 14:54

I would never hurt a cat, dog, puppy or kitten.

but this craziness HAS TO STOP.

WE HAVE TO ENFORCE A NEUTERING PROGRAM.

IT IS USELESS FOR organisationsto whine and whine about abandoned animals if we do not eliminate the root,,, the source of the problem,,, which is strays.

yes,,,, there are ( and always will be ) irresposible people who dump animals.

but THIS CRAZINESS OF TREATING ANIMALS AT PAR WITH HUMANS HAS ITS LIMITS.

this is all money down the drain. which should be going to more urgent and pressing needs.

STOP THE CRAZINESS NOW.

Stefano Corrado

Jul 30th 2010, 14:26

Aww poor kittens! pity they aren't being adopted i would love to adopt one but i can't. Anyone who knows someone who wants a kitten tell them to head to the SPCA please!