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My name is Bertha!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Calico
Color
Calico or Dilute Calico
Age
Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20261260-20CD
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Name:  Bertha
DoB: 10/01/23
Adoption Fee: $140

Bertha is a nice older kitten.  She enjoys pets and play time,.  She is fine with the other cats.  A tad shy but warms up quickly. She has seen the dogs in her foster home but not loose with them.  Sister to Ruth Ann and Tiffers coming online soon. Probably ok with proper intro to a cat friendly dog and fine with older children.

Spayed, current on vaccines, FELV/FIV neg, wormed and ready for a forever home.

Please include ID# with the name of the cat you are interested in when you submit an application.
The  cats/kittens that are posted are available, unless it is stated  'adopted'.  If one is 'pending' you still may submit an application in  case the adoption does not go through.
Our adoption fees are posted on our home page.
You must be at least 21 years old to apply.

To apply, please click on the link:  https://faerietales.org/adoption/adoption-form/  
OR
send an email to: faerietalescatrescue@yahoo.com.    Please answer all questions, otherwise your pre-application may not be reviewed. Include the following information in your email:
1. Your name, address, home phone number & email address.Age of applicant, age of co-applicant and do you live with your parents?
2. Your reason for wanting to adopt this kitten? Yourself ? Child's pet? Companionship to another pet? Gift/Surprise? Other?
 3. Type of housing you live in (own home, apartment, condo, etc.), rent or own.Landlord's name/phone # if applicable:
4. Are you looking for a inside cat only, outside only, or both inside & outside?
5. Do you plan to declaw this cat/kitten?
6.  Please list all of the people in your home, include age & gender.
7. Who will be responsible for taking care of the cat?
8. What arrangements have you made to care for the pet in case you can no longer do so?
9. The number of hours per day the animal will be left alone, and where you will keep the animal when left alone?
10.  A list of any animals you've had in the last 10 years, including how  long you had them and where they are now. Please include the names of  each animal, and the type of animal.
11. Are/were they spayed/neutered? Current on vaccines? Has your cat been tested for FIV/FeLV?  
12.  Who is your current/previous veterinarian (clinic name and phone  number)? You must call your vet and give permission to release  information regarding your pets, we will be contacting your veterinarian  as a reference.
13. Are/were your pets receiving annual veterinarian care?
14. How much time do your current/previous pets spend outside? Inside _____% of the time.Outside ____% of the time
Please estimate how much time you plan to have this cat inside and outside.Inside _____% of the time.Outside ____% of the time.
15. Does anyone in your family suffer from pet allergies?
16.  Rescue animals require time to adjust to their new home. Are you  willing to give this animal adequate time for proper adjustment -  perhaps three weeks or more? What amount of time do you consider to be reasonable for adjustment?
17. Cats can live as long as 15-20 years.  Select all of the following that may cause you to give up the animal.Birth of a child __ New roommate___ Marriage ___ Divorce ____ Unemployment ___ Needs regular medication ___ Allergies.
18.  What kind of personality traits in a cat are you NOT willing to live with?  Select all of the following that apply.Excessive meowing ___ Unfriendly toward other pets ___   Shy, skittish, or hides a lot  __ Scratching furniture,  ___Jumps on kitchen counter/tables___Other ________________________________
19. Methods you plan to use to discourage unwanted behavior(s): Yell___ Put cat in another room___ Remove problem item(s)  ___   Put cat outside ___Won’t tolerate behaviors ___Swat/spank/hit with newspaper  ___Spritz with water ___,Throw something at cat___Who cares cats are cats.
20.  Have you ever had to return a pet to a breeder or taken to a pound, shelter or rescue?  If so, please explain:
21.  I would like a cat who (check all that applies):Plays gently____
 Loves everyone____
Is a cuddler____
 Is quiet____Is fairly active____
 Is a enthusiastic player____Enjoys a little lap time____
Talks occasionally___
 Is a chatterbox___
Is more independent___
The above information that I have provided to FTCR for the purpose of adopting an animal is accurate and complete.

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
A  volunteer will review your application and contact you ONLY if you are  approved or if further clarification is required.  We will make every  attempt to contact approved applicants within 5 business days of  application submission (M-F), but this will depend on the number of applications received.  
Please  understand that by answering the questions does not guarantee the  adoption of the pet, nor are you obligated to adopt the pet.
FTCR  adopts to homes that are best fits for our animals' needs, and not on a  first-come, first-served basis.  If you currently own a pet or have a  history of pet ownership, you must provide a vet reference for your application to be processed.  Preference is given to applications with prior pet experience and vet references.  
We are an all-volunteer organization, and regret that we do not have the resources to contact applicants that are not approved.  Please do not contact us to check on the status of your application - it just slows down our ability to process applications.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
-  We ask for your patience as we review your application.FTCR  receives several each day and cannot respond to every one individually.
-  Approved applicants are based on best fit, not first submitted.  FTCR  RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY APPLICANT, so please  understand that it is within our discretion to make those decisions on  behalf of our animals.
Keep in mind that  we depend 100% on volunteers, most of whom have full-time jobs, so we  ask for your understanding as we do the best we can in the endless  effort to find homes for these deserving animals!
WE DO NOT HAVE A SHELTER,  ALL OF OUR ANIMALS ARE IN ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS HOME.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN A RESCUE ANIMAL!



April 28, 2024, 1:59 pm
Rescue
Faerie Tales Cat Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20261260-20CD
Contact
Address
Taylor, MI 48180

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Can be completed online: http://www.faerietales.org/adoption/adoption-form.html

2.

Approve Application

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

You can copy and paste our adoption questions as listed below into a word document or email and send to our group for your interest in adopting any of our rescue felines.

Faerie Tales Cat Rescue
Adoption Application

Applicant Name(s) : ____________________________

Home Address: ________________________________

City/State: ___________ Zip: __________

Home phone: __________Work phone______________

Email:_______________

We appreciate your time in filling out the following information for screening purposes.

Personal Reference:________________

Phone:_________

Email:________________

Best time to reach:___________

Veterinary Reference: ________________
Phone:___________
We would like to match you with the cat/kitten of your dreams, please take a few moments to review and discuss with your family the following list of questions. We appreciate your time and thoughtfulness in your responses.

1. Name of cat you are interested in adopting:

2. If undecided, tell us about the type of cat you are looking for:

3. Reason for wanting to adopt a cat at this time?

4. Would your cat be allowed outside?

5. Do you plan on declawing your new cat? Please explain.

6. Have you ever had to:
A. Have a pet put to sleep? What were the circumstances?

B. Relinquish a pet to a shelter/Animal control? Why?

C. Returned a pet you had adopted? Why?

Sometimes despite our best efforts, precautions, and love, cats can develop medical and/or behavior problems. It is not uncommon for behavior problems to have an underlying medical cause. Such problems can occur to your cat by accident, they can be born with it, old age, or something else entirely which can involve an investment in your money, time, multiple vet visits, and patience to track the source of your cats’ behavior or medical issue.

7. What is a reasonable financial amount of money that you/your family would spend on veterinary/behavioral care for your cat per year? (i.e. $50, $150, $500, $1,000, whatever it takes) Feel free to elaborate:


8. What type of problems would you not be willing to deal with? (i.e. biting, inappropriate use of litter box, spraying, inappropriate scratching, fleas, parasites, etc.)

9. How would you and your family handle such problems if they were to occur in your new cat?

10. What type of medical/behavior problems have your previous animals had, if any?

11. How would you feel about asking FTCR for advice on these problems?

12. What type of food would your cat be allowed to eat?


13. What would you do with your cat if you were not able to care for him/her anymore?

14. Cats can live as long as 15-20 years. Please select the reasons that may cause you to give up the cat.

___Birth of child ___New roommate ___Marriage ___Allergies ___Unemployment ___None
_________________Other (please specify)


15. Are you employed or is an adult member of your household employed?

16. Who will be in charge of the everyday care of your new pet? (i.e. litter box cleaning, feeding, socializing, loving, etc)

17. Who will be in charge of the financial care of your new pet? (i.e. cost for litter, food, toys, veterinary care, etc)

18. What would you do with your cat if you and your family were going away from the house for more than 24 hours?


19. Do you breed or do you plan to breed?

20. How would you feel about having a member of FTCR contact you to check on how your new pet is settling in?

21. Are there any restrictions on your lease or condo, if applicable, to owning a cat?

22. How many adults and children are in the home? Please list the ages of the children.

23. Does anyone in the house have any known or suspected allergies to cats?

24. Do you currently own other pets? If so, what type?

25. Have you owned a cat before? If so, what happened to it?

26. Where will the cat spend the day/night?

27. Planning to move in the near future?

28. Will you personally guarantee/promise/commit to contact and/or bring the cat back to Faerie Tales Cat Rescue if the placement doesn’t work out for any reason?
I certify that I am 21 years old or older.
I hereby attest that the information submitted on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature:
Date:
Please note:
*Faerie Tales Cat Rescue has made every attempt to ensure the excellent health of all of the cats it places. However, sometimes nature has other plans, therefore we cannot guarantee against any unforeseen ailment.
**We operate on a very tight budget. Unless otherwise pre-arranged, adoption revenues are considered a charitable donation and are non-refundable, though we will make every attempt to ensure a good match. Please choose your pet carefully.

For faster processing, applications can be submitted via our website: http://www.faerietales.org/adoption/adoption-form.html

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our foster cats are located in our homes. Please email or call to set up a meeting time. We also have adoption events in the Canton and downriver areas on occasion. Please email for more information.

More about this rescue

Once upon a time there lived a group of loyal, sincere, and trustworthy women. Their collective spirits sought to come to the aid of abandoned, unwanted, abused, and lost felines. They wanted to give these beautiful, if sometimes scruffy, creatures a new beginning. They showed the kitties love to heal their broken hearts, patience to learn to trust, and healing medicine to make them well. The women knew that their quest could not stop here for there were just too many kitties to care for all on their own. What were they to do?
They thought and thought and thought some more. Until one day, the women realized what they were meant to be! Faerie Cat Mothers who could light the way for felines to find the homes they were meant to be in. Now, the women were filled with hope once again! They all passionately agreed they could continue to offer the once forgotten kitties something their hearts had always longed for. That is, a place to call home.
Faerie Tales Cat Rescue is committed to placing felines in loving adoptive homes. Our shared vision is to help kitties and their families have their dreams come true.
And they all lived Happily Ever After....

We are a small, dedicated group of animal lovers who are working hard attempting to place neglected, abused, lost and otherwise homeless kitties. Our goal is to provide to as many kitties as possible, opportunities to find a loving home to call their own. We are very concerned about the ever growing over population of kitties and are diligent in our efforts to promote the spay and neuter of felines.
We are an all breed rescue and work as a no kill group. All of our fosters are located in private foster homes as we are not a shelter. We are a very young group forming in June 2005, however all of our volunteers have years of rescue experience, countless contacts as well as a wealth of knowledge in caring for our furry four-legged companions.
We work closely with veterinary clinics who provide low cost spay/neuters as well as affordable vaccinations. All of our rescues will be fully vetted, combo tested for FIV and Felv and fecal checked prior to any adoption.
Additionally, all of our kitties will either be altered or a refundable deposit will be required to those kittens not yet able to be altered. As with all rescues, we operate on a shoestring budget and donations are always welcome. Every penny we are able to raise is applied toward helping save one of our kitties.
Additionally, we are also always in need of loving foster homes. Fostering gives these kitties the time they need to grow big enough to be adopted or time to heal. Fostering is an integral part of our success. Without foster homes we are unable to help these kitties. If you think you have a little space email or telephone us. It can be a wonderful, rewarding experience.