r/rescuecats • u/Jesiplayssims • 25d ago

Needs Rehoming šŸ¾ Gainesville Florida Kitty in trouble

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Hi. A 12 week old kitten was found and was on its way to the pound after it's finder took it to the vet- when I stepped in. This little boy has a heart murmur and a wonky eye (not formed correctly, possible vision issues). Unfortunately, my cat hates him. He needs a home and medical care. All the local rescues have turned us away (full) or not responded. I am afraid to simply post on neighborhood social media because we have dog fighting rings around here. Can anyone suggest where he can go? I've been calling him Jackson. He's playful, sweet, and litter trained.

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u/Pristine_Mine_7033 23d ago

Are there any transports from your area heading North? I live in Maine. will take him and make sure he gets medical attention.

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u/Jesiplayssims 23d ago

So far I have one other person (who may be local) that is interested in helping him. If I don't hear from her, how do I find a transport to get Jackson to you? I don't have money for a plane, can't drive far, and not sure about sending him on his own.

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u/Pristine_Mine_7033 23d ago

Iā€™ve contacted a Citizen Shipper. Iā€™ve never done this before and was surprised to find that the average cost is around $1200.00 and I canā€™t spend that amount on transport as Iā€™m assuming there will be extensive vet bills as well. Iā€™m prepared to pay for whatever medical care he would need. So Iā€™m hoping the other person can take the little fella. Please keep me posted. Iā€™ll look into other transport companies.

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u/Jesiplayssims 23d ago

OMG. Thanks. I am still waiting on the other person to respond. What would I Google to look up transport here (and not get people transport)?

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u/Pristine_Mine_7033 23d ago

I just Googled cat/dog transport. Apparently thereā€™s quite a few businesses that transport but theyā€™re all over $1,000 - I guess they charge by the mile. Iā€™ve adopted a number of dogs from shelters in the south but the cost of shipping was included in the fee for the dog. Iā€™m sorry that this is the situation.

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u/Jesiplayssims 23d ago

I understand. I just spoke with Top Hat transport (750-950) depending on where you are. I wish they offered rescue transport special pricing. Fudgcicles. Thank you for trying šŸ™

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u/Pristine_Mine_7033 23d ago

Iā€™m hoping (praying) somebody will see this and who knows ā€¦maybe thereā€™s a kindhearted soul who will be traveling north soon and wouldnā€™t mind a kitty companion for the ride.