Strix Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I've been mulling this over for a while.... I've been asked about loaning cages several times, and have borrowed one myself in the past, and have only been able to take in stray dogs overnight thanks to having a cage at my disposal, so..... I was considering keeping cages available for loan (for a nominal fee-to be donated to a pet charity) to forumers who wish to introduce a new pet to the household, have an injured pet, have taken in a friend's pet in an emergency or want to test out this crating theory before taking the plunge of spending a wad of cash on a cage Does anybody think this would be of any use? Does anybody have a cage cluttering the place up that they would be happy to donate to such a scheme? Would anybody be prepared to make a small donation to help with the purchase of suitable cages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Sounds like an excellent idea - the only thing I would say is infection control. We lost one of our moggies to FIV some years ago and that's a 'scrub the place with disinfectant and pray' sort of illness. I think you'd definitely want to have something in place to ensure that only teh cages are loaned - everyone supplies their own bedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindseyw Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I think it is an excellent idea - I have a cage you can use, so put me down as your first doner ! I also have some blankets if you could use them too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Any idea if disinfectant is efficient in despatching FIV or if something stronger is needed Joe? I think I'll give bedding loans a miss though - some people believe cats/dogs go hand in hand with fleas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesandtwos Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I think its a sound idea. Would insist on own bedding and be sure to use a full spectrum disinfectant between loans (cromosil is a good one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Or perhaps spare cage owners would like to be on a register for loaning their own out? I know from experience that I would be happy to loan out a cage of Brude's for a couple of weeks, but it is one we use, so I'd be happy to be registered but wouldn't donate (if somebody else was setting up this scheme) Thanks Lindsey If we dicide this is a goer, I'll give you a ring to arrange collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Any idea if disinfectant is efficient in despatching FIV or if something stronger is needed Joe? I think I'll give bedding loans a miss though - some people believe cats/dogs go hand in hand with fleas Off the top of my head I couldn't say - we were told to get rid of baskets and such and give 6 months before new cats. This was 10 years ago - things have probably changed. I'm sure a vet would know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'm just waiting for Meds to arrive to give me the SP on that Joe I'm fairly certain her advice will be more reliable than a vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technophobe Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 sounds like a great idea. Can you use them a mini prisons. They'd be good if the cells get full at the local nick. lol. on a serious note I think its a good idea as the cages do cost an absolute arm and leg. Ill ask at work if anyone want to donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Anybody got a dog with an ASBO? Thanks Technophobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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