Cat Food Dilemma

zennith

Do you give to the collections basket in Supermarkets?.

I don't because i can't afford to

I would if i could.

It's a pity people whose cats are in need are unable to be given a box (like a Food Bank).

Aldeney

I agree as in times of hardship it's not just humans who suffer. I would happily give to an animal food bank. I've just done a Google search and they do exist, maybe there is one in your area you might qualify for?

krlyr

Bit unsure of what you mean by giving food to those with cats to feed. Many rescues do have collections, or Amazon wish lists, or receive donations to buy food. I worked in a petshop that had a bin for everyone to place in donations, e.g. food their pet didn't like, or an extra tin or two added to their shopping, and we placed in short-dated food or older stock we didn't need. This was then given to a local rescue (dogs and cats) to use.

For individuals who've chosen to take in animals - pets are a luxury, as such, and it's our responsibility to only take on pets we can afford. I know life is unpredictable, and time is tough, but I wouldn't expect my pets to be anyone else's responsibility.

Transformers

krlyr wrote: »

For individuals who've chosen to take in animals - pets are a luxury, as such, and it's our responsibility to only take on pets we can afford. I know life is unpredictable, and time is tough, but I wouldn't expect my pets to be anyone else's responsibility.

I agree with this poster.

zennith wrote: »

Do you give to the collections basket in Supermarkets?.

I would if i could.

Unfortunately i often struggle with buying enough food for the 4 cats i've taken in over the years.

It's a pity people whose cats are in need are unable to be given a box (like a Food Bank).

Winter is hard for all, and i'm struggling with trying to keep the Gas Meter topped up. (Money that i'd be spending on the cats).

Roll on Friday, when i can buy them some more wet food.

It's a grim situation.

I notice you've now changed your post from what you wrote earlier.

Why one earth did you take in yet another cat when you were already struggling with the three you had. You're always posting about not having enough money for pet food and last year you didn't take your very sick cat to the vet for days when he was ill.

You took the animals in after you had money problems as you've been in this situation for years. You need to sort it out as it's not fair on the animals.

Sorry to be blunt but what are you hoping we'll all say? You've chosen this position. Are you looking for donations or something? I know a lot of people in the Arms have helped you in the past but nothing changes.

You need to accept the reality that the more animals you have, the more money you need to feed and care for them; it's really that simple.

rising_from_the_ashes

I know what you mean as there were times when it was just Smudge and me and I really struggled to make ends meet BUT as soon as I got paid every month, I went out & bought all his food for the next month & put money aside into his vet account so I didn't have to worry

Could you not do something like that?


I was in Li*dl at the weekend and I picked up a couple of boxes of their dry food for my local rescue - it was 89p. I thought it was 750g but when I got home, I discovered it was actually 1kg. They also had packs of 6 cans for £1.99.

Now, I know we'd probably rather feed better foods if we can - but, if times are hard then the above should get you by in the short term.

inkie

People can and do donate pet food to food banks. A lot if people who are in need of food banks have pets and so we will give out dog/cat food where needed.

dandelionclock30

I donate about £25.00 worth of cat food to a couple of cat rescues now and again, say 3 times per year. One is a feral project.
I order from Asda and they deliver it to the projects. If anyone is really struggling then food banks like the person above said or Lidl. Also try butchers for pet scraps. Tiger meat from Asda is also cheap.

fairy_lights

I do buy something to put in the cats protection league basket in Tesco every now and then.
I feel a bit conflicted by it though because the food I donate is usually Whiskas or the supermarket own brand equivalent, I buy whatever is on offer. I know it's not really good quality food and wouldn't feed it to my own cat, but I can't afford to donate Bozita etc, if only I could.

rising_from_the_ashes

fairy_lights wrote: »

I do buy something to put in the cats protection league basket in Tesco every now and then.
I feel a bit conflicted by it though because the food I donate is usually Whiskas or the supermarket own brand equivalent, I buy whatever is on offer. I know it's not really good quality food and wouldn't feed it to my own cat, but I can't afford to donate Bozita etc, if only I could.

That's about where I am with the Li*dl / Al*di / other SM own brands - I tend to pick something up with my weekly shop. Not a lot as I unfortunately can't afford it - usually about the £ mark.

It varies - it was the Li*dl dry this week, some dog dental sticks the week before, or say a bag of cat treats or a toy etc BUT I do know they're (like all rescues) overflowing and need every bit of help they can get and I know they do appreciate it. They always end up with some stuff that mine have decided they won't eat too!

I keep a box in my spare room & drop it off every 3/4 months - it's a decent amount of stuff by then - I love doing it!

Shrike

fairy_lights wrote: »

I do buy something to put in the cats protection league basket in Tesco every now and then.
I feel a bit conflicted by it though because the food I donate is usually Whiskas or the supermarket own brand equivalent, I buy whatever is on offer. I know it's not really good quality food and wouldn't feed it to my own cat, but I can't afford to donate Bozita etc, if only I could.

When I see a cat food donation box I tend to put a big load of cheap food in too.
Hopefully the cats won't be in the shelter long, so its better the shelter has plenty of cheap food for the cats they briefly feed than less of a quality food.

Mercenary

I will usually buy a 6-pack of Butcher's cat or dog food tins for our local animal shelter basket in Tesco.
Butcher's is relatively cheap but has a good meat content percentage so it satisfies both my need to help and knowing that the food isn't complete crap (like Felix or Whiskas). There's also about 4 meals per tin for cats.
I would feed my cat on Butcher's but he doesn't like it for some reason. My dog used to wolf anything down, of course!