Cat Rescue re-homing to upstairs flat, and fees? updated with pics!

clur84

I am sure this has been asked many times but would just like to ask if anyone has had experience of re-homing a cat to a flat?

I will be moving shortly into a large two bedroom upstairs flat, (no communal areas) and would like to get two kittens.

I am not sure of places like rspca, cats protections views on rehoming to this sort of housing. It would be in a quiet cul-de-sac but does have a mainish road one street behind it. There are quite a few other cats I have seen about in the area.

I know they do homechecks and was just wondering if you think this would pass?

If not does anyone know of anywhere else to get cats from that is reliable? I have been told about pre-loved but unsure about this as don't want to support any untoward kitten farms or anything.

Also can anyone let me know how much they paid to get the following done i have saved up but want to make sure i have enough to cover everything before I get them,

First injections:
follow up injections:
worming:
flee treatment:
Neutering at 6 months:
Monthly Insurance:
any others i have missed?

Many Thanks

clutterydrawer

Where I used to volunteer I don't think we rehomed cats to indoor only homes unless there was a health reason eg FIV that meant they had to stay indoors. Places will differ in their requirements though, your best bet would be to phone a few and ask them.

When my friend lived in a flat she used to talk her cats out for walks round the park and they would follow her and go home with her afterwards - not sure if all cats are up for this though!

chez22

I volunteer for a national charity, it really depends how busy and how close the main road is to your property. Of course if you are planning on keeping the kittens as indoor cats this won't be an issue. I would have no qualms about kittens going as indoor cats because they don't know any different. They also have each other to play with and as long as you provide some entertainment they will be fine.

With regard to costs, the charity I work for will vaccinate, deworm, deflea and microchip all cats prior to leaving our care. We also neuter if old enough, if not we operate a redemption scheme where you can claim back some of the neutering cost. Our cats also have 4 weeks free insurance. This is all for an adoption fee of £40.

To give a rough idea of cost, in this area vaccination is around £50 (£25 for boosters), microchipping £20, worming tablets approx £5 and flea treatment around £15 for 3. The insurance I have for my cats is with AXA, it is about £5 a month per cat.

NewlyWed10

I was in a similar position to you - we live in a first floor flat.

I looked into rescue centres but they wouldn't rehome to us, and we had to get a female kitten due to my allergies so we looked on Gumtree, just made sure we saw the mother before we bought her. It was just a family who's cat had got pregnant! You could also look in petshops...they always have notices round there round me!

As for costs:
For her injections my vets did a package which consisted of:
Both injections(2 appts)
Worming Tablet,
Flea Treatment,
General health check. Cost £51

They have to have half a worming tablet monthly til 6 months, then every 3 months, i got 4 tablets for £16

Just had her spayed today and that cost £55 inc a follow up appt

Insurance is around £6 a month

dizziblonde

Cats Protection rehomed to me in the past with an indoor only cat - but I'd gone specifically looking for an indoor older cat, preferably a hard luck story.

Ended up with an amputee tripod they didn't want going outside as she can't climb apparently (tell that to her when she escaped and I had to prise her off a 6 foot fence) and wouldn't stand a chance if a dog got her.

Moving into a bought house soon so considering getting a second cat - yet dealing with some of the politics of rescue organizations is actually quite a strong deterrent (sad huh?)

gettingready

Just had an email today from a lady who wants to give away for free her 8 week old kittens, she got 4 of them - pity you are not in London as would be happy to give you her details.....as I already got 2 kitties

bethie

as mentioned above, each charity has different rules about rehoming indoor cats - they also vary by local branches.



we have two indoor only cats, from two different rescues. didn't have an issue adopting either of them as adults and we were specifically after indoor only/ indoor preferred cats.

clur84

Thanks for everyones advice,

I may go and try a few local charity's to see what they say but looks like I would probably turned down so probably will get them privately. I would always ask to see the kittens at their home before getting them.


Newly wed where abouts are you? as that vets package sounds like a good plan

Getting ready: sorry not anywhere near London and will not be ready till December for the kittens just trying to get a rough idea before hand.



Thanks for ideas of costs too.

catswhiskers4

This website is pretty good:

http://www.pets4homes.co.uk/

Its mainly for pedigrees, but if you look at other/mixed there's loads.

moomin5

catchat has a list of rescues

Pedigree cats are often they are kept as indoor cats so you could also try a breed rescue for an adult that's happy with that lifestyle.

Flibertigibit

I am about to get a cat from the Ragdoll Rehome Group (http://www.ragsrehome.co.uk/) and I live in a flat. If you scroll down the page you will find a list of names and areas covered - Cheshire seems the nearest to you. Not only are Ragdolls really great cats with wonderful personalities and great markings, they are nearly always kept as "indoor cats". It is feared that with their docility and friendliness they would be too vulnerable if out and about. The people I have dealt with from RRG have been very helpful and although I haven't had my home check yet, I've been told that being in a flat is not an issue. They ask for a £100 donation per cat, but I think they are always spayed and up to date with their vaccinations. Just for comparison, a Ragdoll kitten from a reputable breeder would set you back about £400.