MAJOR rant inside about people who return my fosters!

[jenluckenbach]

I am so angry I don't even know where to start

One by One is getting 2 of its cats back (this isn't the first time, and it won't be the last) but GGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.........

Last year, My foster Cameo came here with her 2 baby girls, Locket and Velvet. 2 adorable mostly black tuxies. (see their baby pictures here http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/show...+locket+velvet )

So, in November the family gets a DOG!! And as I understand it, one of the girls picks on the poor (HUGE LAB) doggie! So who gets the boot????? The dog????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO The cats, who are now not the cute babies any more.

And not only do the decide to GET RID OF the cat who hates the dog, NO, both have to leave!!!

Supposedly, the one is peeing outside the box, but will they take her to the vet???????????? NO!

And isn't it also convinient that they are due NOW for their booster shots?

How many of you have noticed that the DOG always get to stay, but the cats can pack up and leave??? (I have personally heard it one million and five times)

And even if it is not a species related choice, the old ones always get the boot when they can't adjust to the new ones......never the other way around.

I made my best effort to give suggestions to make this work for them, and she gave it all of 2 seconds to shoot down all the ideas......

Rant over, I am going to bed. SIGH.........................

[Karen]

You and the kitties have our sympathy.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I am sorry Jen. It does seem Dogs are more precious and important to owners than Cats.. Cats are still disposable to many.. It is sad.

I must say atleast they gave it back to the shelter, instead of letting it outside, rehoming it to an abusive family. That happens all too often.

Please know I am sorry, and I will pray they get a new LOVING home very soon. *HUGS* Katie and kitties

[jazzcat]

That stinks Jen! I'm sorry for those two kitties. At least we know One by One is a great group and I know you guys will find them a good home.

[jennielynn1970]

Well, if they're that jerky, I wouldn't want the 2nd cat staying there anyway.

I'm sorry they're coming back, but at least they will be safe with you. Katie is right, she could have been a total idiot and just dumped them, thrown them out or given them to another idiot. At least they are coming back.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

When I adopted out an FIV boy, instead of giving me the kitty back, she took it straight to Animal Control the day after and he was PTS before I even knew what happened. She did not even have to courage or courtesy to call me, she just ignored my calls completely I had to find out VIA internet, and it was to late to even get him body back... AND SHE KNEW I wanted him back NO MATTER WHAT. SO please be thankful that they atleast were "decent" enough not to do that...

I bet they will be adopted out to a better family next time. One that will love them and NOT want them gone after a new addition arrives.

[RockyRoad]

Jen, I definitely hear ya! I can`t stand families who adopt/buy animals, and then 'throw them away' when they get older and "less cute" OR get another animal that the others can`t adjust to. And you`re right, it always seems like people are more willing to get rid of the cats than dogs. If we got a dog here, and my four didn`t adjust well, I would put my effort into rehoming the dog. It`s common sense, my guys have been here and this is their home. Not to mention how tough it must be for the dog, to have to adjust in a home where s/he is clearly not welcomed by their fellow furry housemates! That`s terrible that those people got rid of the kitties, but I`m glad to hear that they`ve been returned and will find a new, better home! Obviously those people didn`t care for the kitties at all, to not even take one of them to the vet or try any of your suggestions. Sad, really.

[Taz_Zoee]

That is so sad.
I can tell you this for sure (and I know you weren't referring to anyone here), I feel seniority takes priority. If things didn't work out between Paizly and Taz you think I'd get rid of Taz? Heck NO! Or if Zoee didn't get along with her I'd rehome Zoee? NOPE. I even had a back up plan with Cathy in case it didn't work out. But luckily all is well.
As Katie and Jennie said - this is for the best. Those people should go on some kind of do not adopt list though.
Will they be coming back to your house? (hoping for pictures)

[CathyBogart]

How frustrating!! If Charlie and Jasper weren't getting used to each other (They are!!!!) I'd be looking for ways to help them along, not giving little Charlie the boot.

[Freedom]

I sympathize, Jen. The older ones get the boot, and then it is more difficult to place them!

[catmandu]

THE SAD THING IS THAT PEOPLE WANT AN ANIMAL TO BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO THEM, AND DOGS HAVE THIS INSTINCT AS THEY ARE PACK ANIMALS AND CATS ARE NOT.
THATS A SHAME THAT THOSE POOR CATS WENT TO THE WRONG PLACE, BUT AT LEAST THEY CALLED YOU, INSTEAD OF DUMPING THEM SOMEPLACE AND SAYING THAT THEY RAN AWAY.
THE ANIMAL WELFARE GETS THAT ONE ALL THE TIME.

[moosmom]

Jen,

It sucks that they returned the cats after so long. But at least they returned them. Alot of other adopted cats never get the option. They either wind up at a high kill shelter, or driven way out into the country to fend for themselves. At least they are back with you and safe.

Those people are idiots and don't deserve to own an animal.

[lvpets2002]

I am so sorry for you & the babies.. Their will be another home I am sure for these Cutie Pies.. Now this is why my 2 Bigg dogs are stay outside Only.. My cats are indoors Only && so this works out purrfect for everyone.. No conflicts..

[kb2yjx]

Jen, sometimes it is just good to vent and get it all out!!! People are just stupid!!! Too bad there is not a way to find out during the adoption process, exactly when in the future they will get weird, and then not allow them to adopt!!!! You and the rescue work so hard to find good homes and aren't most happy with their cats? I think so, it is just the wacks that are never happy....

[JustineNYC]

Some people are lazy owners. Sorry you had to deal with them.

I had 4 cats back in 2002 when I got my Lab. Was it love at first sight? Absolutely not. I trained and taught him on how to behave with my cats. Now they sleep together.

You cant blame cats for not wanting a huge dogs mug in their face. Most cats behave very well around a dog whos been trained to live with cats. It just takes effort, and some people wont input any.

Its sad because if their that lazy, the dog will be next to go when they dont put effort into him