Hhhheeeee's Back!!!!!

**AbbyMom** · 10-06-2007, 08:44 AM

Tell me your opinion please, and be honest, was I wrong for not letting her have Chester??

Absolutely not. You were absolutely right in detecting a bad situation.

The rules:

If they can't afford the fee, they can't afford the vet.
If they don't want to pay the fee, they won't take care of him when the need arises.

He's not a stuffed animal. He needs someone who will baby him.

Returns are so hard. But...he came back to you and was not abandoned, and THAT IS THE IMPORTANT THING!

Good luck to you and Chester.

**Laura's Babies** · 10-06-2007, 08:56 AM

I thhink it is a deal getting one already fully vetted for $125 and someone else did all the vet trips!

She'll probably get one of those free kitties and keep it until it starts spraying inside or has kittens, then dump it. She don't sound like a responsiable owner to me so YES! You did the right thing. It don't sound like the other lady was a committed pet owner either and he is probably better off back with you.

**jazzcat** · 10-06-2007, 10:40 AM

Well crud! I know how disappointed you are that the first gal didn't work out. As for the lady who wants him free, don't blame you one bit!

Fingers crossed that you find him a new home soon. I know the chaos having him there is causing your other guys.

**Tora Oni** · 10-06-2007, 01:59 PM

Yeah I totally agree, I deffiantly wouldn't give it to her free, if she can't afford Chester's bills then she can't a afford a cat. Those free cats aren't a free as they sound, with all the vet bills 128.00 is fine. Chester requires some one who won't go cheap on him so 128.00 should sound like a huge bargin for someone who loves him, and if it doesn't sound fair then maybe their heart and ears need a check up.

Chester is a great cat someday some one will love him just as much as you do.

**momcat** · 10-06-2007, 02:11 PM

There's no question that you did the right thing here, Lorraine. This person sure didn't have Chester's best interests at heart. I can't help but wonder if her story about free kitties was true or if she was trying to get over on you. Sweet Chester is priceless and in this case worth much more than $125! Some people just should not have a pet and this person sure sounds like one of them.

**catmandu** · 10-06-2007, 05:50 PM

I Wish I Could Take Chester In,especially After The Loss Of Precious. But With The Fact That I Might In Five Or So Yeras Have To Sell The Hotel And Go Into Assisted Living Housing, It Wouldnt Be Fair To Chester. This Person Wanted A Free Cat So She Could Dump Him When It Became Convenient For Her.
I Pity Any Cat Who Comes To Depend On This Fair Weather Guardian.
As You Say The First Sign Of Trouble And Chesters Dumped Somewhere.
I Pray A Kind Hearted Cat Person Will Come Along Soon.
Chester Deserves A Good Furr Ever Home.

**Medusa** · 10-06-2007, 05:57 PM

Nope, it wasn't meant to be. Everything happens for a reason and taking Chester back from one irresponsible person and refusing to allow him to go to another irresponsible person is all part of the plan, albeit a frustrating one. You did the right thing. She was just trying to guilt you into giving her Chester for free. Kick the dust from your shoes and move on. You'll find the right home for him. In the meantime, you get to love him up some more.