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Can anyone help me find a kitten in San Diego?!?!?

I have checked Craigslist, the Reader and numerous papers. I have one cat but would like a sibling for her and really don't have the cash for "adoption fees!" I am from Michigan where people give them away left and right! PLEASE HELP! -thank you!

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1. adopting is cheaper than taking free ones.. shelters get discount rates for vaccianting and vet stuff... so they pay less than you would... as such a FREE KITTEN will cost you MORE than an adoption fee PLUS what if the FREE one has a heart defect or other serious medical problem??? if you dont have cash for an adoption fee how are you gonna afford food, supplies, and emergency care??? this time if year is slow for kittens, more in the summer but PLEASE go to your shelter..
2. I bet if you post an add saying "Will take free kitten and give a loving home" you'll get lots of answers back...However tho I know how you feel, because of experience, Its not best for the cat if you don't have the cash for fees like adoption fees, whats going to happen when your free cat gets a bit expensive due to vet bills if it gets sick out injured...I know it probably isn't what you want to hear, but sometimes kitty food and litter or kitty love isn't enough...
3. You don't have the cash for adoption fees? The adoption fee in my area is $65 (I just checked San Diego, and adoption is $100 - $150 by age), and that includes vaccines, de-worming, and spay or neuter. I guess you are wanting a free kitten that you have no intention of having spayed? If you can't afford the adoption fee, then you can't afford a cat.
4. I just want to strongly recommend that you listen to CF. You will pay double the amount for the medical workup, testing for feline diseases, worming, beginning shots and spay/neuter surgery if you take on a "free" kitten elsewhere.
5. I totally agree with CF! Shelter kittens are overall cheaper. Most "No Kill" Shelters won't let their kittens leave until they've been spayed. They also make sure they are up to date on all their vacs. If you don't have the money for the adoption fee, you shouldn't get a cat. The only thing more expensive then buying a pet, is taking care of a pet. Maybe you don't think you will need a vet, but accidents happen. Consider volunteering at a shelter. Then you can be around a bunch of cats, but you won't have to pay a thing. And you'll be helping them find a home in the process!
6. ask the governer to make a law that says no giving away kitten without permission
7. Talk to your local shelters and the local branch of ASPCA. In fact check with several vets and if they have poster boards put up notice that you want a kitten. Often people will give them away but cannot find homes. Let people know you want one and your efforts will be rewarded. You might put notices up at posterboards at shopping maklls and such where many people can see it.