Going too far???

[twinkles**stars]

Woman willing to swap her kitten for an iPad

Sophie Brown pets

A Melbourne woman’s online ad to swap her kitten for an iPad has outraged animal rights groups.

How far would you go to get your hands on an iPad? A technology-crazed Melbournian woman is willing to exchange her 8-month-old purebred Russian Blue kitten for the popular tablet computer.

Using Gumtree to advertise her proposed swap, the Melton woman was willing to accept an iPhone 5, $700, or the nearest offer.

The woman’s desperate attempt to hunt down an iPad has alarmed animal rights groups, with RSPCA spokesman Tim Pilgrim labelling the ad “distasteful and inappropriate”.

"It's very concerning that people think they are able to trade a living creature for an electronic item," Mr Pilgrim told media.

Suggesting that the owner should turn the kitten in if unable to care for it, Mr Pilgrim told media, “We'd encourage her to surrender the kitten and let us give it the second chance it deserves - and make sure it goes to the right home, and not just someone who turns up with an iPad."

Animal Aid spokeswoman Debora Boland was also disturbed by the ad, "It's just indicative of how little animals are valued," Ms Boland told media.

Refusing to be named, the kitten’s owner confirmed the legitimacy of the ad, insisting she loved her pet but needed to find it another home after she was threatened with eviction by her landlord.

"I'm not being irresponsible, I am trying to find a good home for my kitten," the woman told media.

"If I take her to a shelter, she could get put down if no one takes her... all I'm doing is giving people the opportunity to buy her, who might not be able to afford it," the woman has said.

The controversial ad has since been removed from the Gumtree website.

[kayza40]

I would if I had one.....don't assume too much

Well go buy a second hand one then and do the deal.  Your just full of it.

It's no different than paying for the cat if it was for sale for money, I assume she paid money for the cat.  And I don't think her reasoning is appalling either. 

[twinkles**stars]

only 2 Carl lol

[*mrgrizz*]

if i own it i can sell or swap it for what ever i like

butt out RSPCA

[donnashuggy]

I'll do 2 for an ipad, and throw in a free litter tray and food bowl.

All you need are cute pics and not buying into silly guilt complexes

Good luck 😄

[*crikey*mate*]

well I have to admit, an iPad is pretty cool - and it's no where nearly as needy or demanding as a cat....

[crystal**flake]

I can see both sides.

[catsnknots]

I have a child I can swap... 

He is a bit sore and broken after the gym session today... and he did fall asleep and miss the bus today after I went to work... (ok.. two days of waking at 6am were difficult for a teen) 

but he is smart.. I use him as a spell checker... and he will also do quick maths for me when I am too lazy to think 

[crystal**flake]

LOL Cat.

[patchoo78]

The woman wanted $700 for the poor little kitten.......what opportunity was she giving those who might not be able to afford it? Anyone can go to the cat adoption and buy a kitten for less than $100

Not a pure bred Russian Blue you won't

[gem-boy-g]

if the lady had advertised the kitten for $700 then sold it and bought an iPad would anyone have cared?