MAJOR rant inside about people who return my fosters!

[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.