lonely kitty

[lou1990lou]

I walked into a small pet shop in town today, one "cage" (not cage, but don't know how to describe it) had a bunch of kittens, the one next to it had one on its own.
As this last kitten was a lot bigger than the others, i'm guessing it was part of another litter.

Anyways, i walked in and heard a meowing, and was surprised to see them, as i never saw it "stock" cats before.

the kitty looked lonely and sounded very sad, it looked quite friendly.

I'm gutted because if i had been in the position to be able to do so, i would've taken the kitty home with me, i desperately want a kitty but i don't think i will be able to give it enough attention over the next year....

[Sandti]

I know how you feel, I've wanted a cat since I was 17...one day!

[Flamestriker]

I've got such a weakness for kittens...I try not to even look at them in pet shops. Cute nose, tiny paws, mewing....awwwwwwwwww!

[Kissa]

... I have a feeling that's illegal in the UK? Poor kitty I don't think I would have been able to leave them, I have always had a soft spot for kittens...

[Hammielover]

I thought it was illegal as well ... ?

Tbh if i took all the animals i ever wanted a zoo wouldn't be big enough for them :P

[Erin Loves Dwarf Hamsters]

It's not illegal, just socially unacceptable and most pet shops avoid it and treat it as an unwritten law hence why you next to never see dogs or cats in pet shops, I thought it was illegal too but did a search on it a couple of weeks ago and found that out The RSPCA would certainly want to go and check the kittens are being treated properly though and aren't just being bought by anyone, often any that do appear in shops will get taken away before they have chance to be bought on impulse. It may be worth informing them about it if someone hasn't already.

Poor little kitty all on its own

[Sandti]

The petshops near me usually do it with people who have unwanted kittens and basically try and find them new homes.

[HollyHamster]

Keep in mind that the costs pile up fast when taking care of a cat. You have to get them spayed/neutered if they already haven't done so, (both for their health and to keep the pet overpopulation problem down), and kittens need a whole series of shots to help prevent diseases like Feline Leukemia and Rabies, They will then need an annual vet check-up to make sure they are, excuse the pun, purring like a kitten, and the monthly cost of groceries, toys, kitty litter, and whatnot. It all amounts to a little more than $1000 or £645.90 a year. This doesn't factor in the costs of vet care for an acute/chronic illness or surgery. That could fetch as much as several thousand dollars/pounds, or more.

Its a hefty commitment, but one full of many rewards. So the next time you see a cute little furry face looking at you, be warned, kitties are not cheap.

[Lougarry]

I was shocked to see 2 kittens in a glass display tank in a local pet shop a few weeks ago. It's years since I've seen kittens in a shop in the UK. The last time was in Barcelona.

[gellerbing]

no pet shops where i live "stock" puppies or kittens anymore, i thought it had been made illegal