On that note, talk to some of the small groceries and or meat shops.
I get a lot of quick sale meat...still very good...for my guys. I got
a pound and a half + of sirloin tip for $2 today. That will make 8
meals for the two inside cats + 4 meals for the dog. I add green
beans and other things to the dog's diet but not so much the cats and
vary their food frequently. I just had geriatric blood work done on
all three even though they aren't that old and the results were
wonderful. And they all have very clean teeth. This beats even cheap
canned food and I know what they are eating.
On Aug 29, 2012, at 8:10 AM, Kathryn Hargreaves wrote:
The cheapest yet healthiest food I've found is raw that I mix up
myself, using balanced recipes online (I can send you links and my
own recipe, if you like). I buy at Whole Foods, so I'm paying
about twice what you could otherwise---and I'm still only paying
about half the amount of the best commercial canned food out there
(currently Merrick Before Grain, even though Merrick has had some
complaints about their dog food). That's about 70 cents/day/cat,
and you could probably be doing it for 35 cents/day/cat. You'll
also save on vet bills for diabetes, etc., and they won't be as
susceptible to urinary problems, which can kill a male in hours
before you even notice it.
A local pet store gives me outdated raw and canned food. (I refuse
the dry food, as it's so bad for cats.) If you let them know
you're feeding ferals, one of yours may do the same.
On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 4:58 AM, Beth <[email protected]> wrote:
Talk to local rescues. Our rescue strictly uses Science Diet, so
when people donate other kinds of food, they give it to volunteers
or feral feeders. Sometimes it's really high quality food, sometimes
not.
We also have something called Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen which
provides food to people who cannot afford it. There are 2
organizations like that in our area.
The best thing to do would be to get friendly with a shelter that
can provide you with info on resources.
Beth
Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org
From: dot winkler <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] outdoor cats plight/free food?/reply
Hi Beth - how do I find out about places that donate food? Or how
do I get it at cost? I work alone and don't belong to an
organization. thanks, Dot
From: Beth <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] outdoor cats plight/free food?
Are there any places which donate food in your area? We have several
in Atlanta. Also rescues can sometimes get food to feral feeders at
cost. You could also set up a Chip-in for people to donate $ for food.
Beth
Don't Litter, Fix Your Critter! www.Furkids.org
From: dot winkler <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] outdoor cats plight/free food?
Hi I was reading your mail. What did you mean about "that is the
price of free food?" Do you receive food free for feeding the
cats? I do not TNR. I don't belong to any program. Just my lone
self feeding the 7 cats. (they are all neutered except 2 by someone
else) I have spent so much money on them each week. Money I don't
have. It is getting to be a bad situation for me.
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