MAJOR rant inside about people who return my fosters!

[Kirsten]

It's so frustrating, Jen, and you are sooo right with everything you said! Don't know why so many people are like that! Before I adopted Lily, I agreed with her first humans that I would bring her back in case things don't work with Luna. No way I would have given up the older cat who lived with me for 3 years at that point. But it's true, you often hear stories where it's the other way around.

And you also seem to be right that dogs count more to some people than a cat! Maybe they think cats are easier to adopt.

Kirsten

[smokey the elder]

Well that bites the big benooch. My group has a return policy too, but if a cat is returned for anything other than a VERY good reason, they are put on a do-not-adopt list which is shared with other groups. Once in awhile there's a cat who doesn't fit in for whatever reason; this usually happens quickly and an exchange takes place. This has happened to me a few times. But I had a situation similar to yours when the family adopted one of my cats, then got a pug, and the pug was picking on the cat, so they returned the cat.

[G535]

If only the world was free from all heartless, stupid people!

[catnapper]

GRRRR Is right!!!

Callie and the cats still don't see things in the same way. They hiss, growl, and swat - she barks, leaps, and dives. Its a circus around here and everyone is stressed from the whole production. Does that mean I'm going to toss the cats out on the street just because they aren't adjusting to an energetic puppy? Ummmm.... not on your life! Its only been 2.5 months! These things take time! I don't think I'll ever see the warm and cozy images of the cats cuddling with Callie but I'm praying they at least don't hiss and run at the mere thought that she's even within a 15 foot radius.

Ha, in the time it took me to write this, Callie was hissed at and swatted by Harry. He's currently sitting and glaring at her while she's sitting like a doggy statue watching him.

So Jen, ya want to come over and visit? You can witness this spectacle yourself! and if I had enough of the hissing, growling, swatting, and hiding, you can take Pouncer back (you'd have to pry him from my dead body though!!!!)

[Glacier]

If you did dog rescue, you could rant about the people who return the new dog because the cat doesn't like it. Trust me, it goes both ways! And it's aggravating and heartbreaking no matter the species! I hope the returnees will find the purrfect home very soon.

[jenluckenbach]

If you did dog rescue, you could rant about the people who return the new dog because the cat doesn't like it. Trust me, it goes both ways!

While I do realize that "it works both ways", in your statement at least the older resident cat is allowed to stay, not the new addition. Seniority should account for something.

well, anyway, no news yet as to WHEN, and no new photos sent so they can be placed on our website.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

My two dogs would rip my pusscat to shreds given the chance which is why she is safely upstairs in her own room with a stairgate and the door closed at all times! Pet ownership needs constant work that some people just don't get

Makes you wonder what they'd do if their kids didn't get on

[Glacier]

While I do realize that "it works both ways", in your statement at least the older resident cat is allowed to stay, not the new addition. Seniority should account for something.

Well, that was a typo. Seniority often counts for nothing with those who dump pets. I've had dogs come back years and years later. Not much demand for ten year old big black dogs! I currently have a dog who dumped at 14 in need some of basic medical attention. A golden retriever puppy showed up at her old home about the day she was taken back to the shelter.

[JustineNYC]

Well, that was a typo. Seniority often counts for nothing with those who dump pets. I've had dogs come back years and years later. Not much demand for ten year old big black dogs! I currently have a dog who dumped at 14 in need some of basic medical attention. A golden retriever puppy showed up at her old home about the day she was taken back to the shelter.

Im a big dog lover as well and thats really messed up, cat or dog. I dont know how people treat animals like their furniture, something better comes along and you just trade it in.

[jenluckenbach]

I hope people realize that the word RANT (in my title) predisposes that irrational statements might be enclosed. I mean, of course, it isn't a dog problem any more than it is a cat problem. But it just boils my blood whenever the older pet gets the boot if a problem arrises.

Any way.......I am working on arranging to get the cats so they can see a vet ASAP. We suspect one of them might be having unrinary problems (that the owners are ASSUMING is a behavioral problem)

[momcat]

I completely understand where you're coming from, Jen. When I brought Groucho home for the first time, I knew I was taking on full responsibility for a living being. Right from the start this tiny furry little bundle of joy wasn't our pet kitten, he was a member of the family and that's how it remains to this very day. A few years ago things for us were extremely unsettled and uncertain. Soncat and I agreed that, no matter what, Groucho was with us to stay.
We all know that not everyone wanting a pet deserves to have one. Pets ask so little of us yet give so very much in return. As frustrating and heartbreaking as this must be for you, the good news is that these little guys will have a second chance at a life filled with love in a good and caring home. Far too many don't!

[Glacier]

I hope people realize that the word RANT (in my title) predisposes that irrational statements might be enclosed. I mean, of course, it isn't a dog problem any more than it is a cat problem. But it just boils my blood whenever the older pet gets the boot if a problem arrises.

I totally understand...Stoopid pet owners aren't species specific, but cats are where your heart and your energy are devoted(and bless you for that)! I bet on a horse board somewhere there is a similar rant from a horse rescuer!

Hope the vet can find a solution to the peeing and the kitties can find the home they deserve!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this but as others have already said at least they were returned to your rescue group. I'm sure that they'll both be able to eventually find the loving and caring forever homes that they deserve.

As some of you may remember, I had to rehome Cirrus after I had him for about 2 years. He and Storm didn't get along and it was becoming worse as time went on. Storm was also becoming sick from all of the stress. Cirrus also started lashing out at Sky. Even though Sky was the newest cat, rehoming him wouldn't have made much of a difference and I'd never rehome Storm. I was,however, able to return Cirrus back to his rescue group and now he has an even better forever loving home. I still think that I made the right choice for my household.