Cats being returned. :(

**jenluckenbach** · 10-22-2005, 06:05 AM

Our cat rescue has a return policy (as many do) that if for any reason you can no longer keep your adoptees they need to come back to us. This has been happening at an alarming rate recently.

The most recent will be Squirrel and Enoch who were fostered with me and adopted 14 months ago! (Tony Tiger and Dixie were also returned last month). I was unable to foster Tony and Dixie but Squirrel and Enoch will be comeing here this evening.

Remember this sweet face?
Squirrel

and this cat?
Enoch

I'll update some time tonight after they arrive. How sad.

**Grace** · 10-22-2005, 07:02 AM

adopted 14 months ago!

I'm so glad these kitties have a place to go, but WHY, after 14 months, are they being returned? What sort of reasons are the adoptive parents providing?

Poor babies -

**orangemm** · 10-22-2005, 07:09 AM

My heart breaks for these two sweet kitties; how could someone give them up? I don't think I was around here that long ago, but those two I would remember! Poor little guys; they must be so confused.

**moosmom** · 10-22-2005, 07:23 AM

I'm so glad these kitties have a place to go, but WHY, after 14 months, are they being returned? What sort of reasons are the adoptive parents providing

That was my exact same thought!!! Either way, I'm SO glad they're coming home to you, Jen.

That's a wonderful policy to have, unfortunately cats DO come back for whatever reasons. But it does prevent more unwanted cats from being abandoned where they have to fend for themselves.

Good luck, Jen. If you need to vent, you've got my number.

**K & L** · 10-22-2005, 08:09 AM

It's too bad the adoptions didn't work out, but good that they took enough responsibilty to return than just abandon or get rid of. Hopefully they will find another home real soon.

**smokey the elder** · 10-22-2005, 08:14 AM

When someone does that in my organization unless there's a VERY good reason (usually incompatibility with another pet, in which case they often exchange) they go on a permanent Do Not Adopt list which is shared with other local rescuers.

I think those two sweeties will get adopted again real soon!

**tricollie4me** · 10-22-2005, 08:15 AM

Gosh, that's a tough one -- 14 months after being adopted, and now this pair is being returned? I wonder what happened...do fill us in when you know more. That said, I too am grateful you can take them in and keep them safe, happy and healthy until another adoption of this cute duo can take place.

**QueenScoopalot** · 10-22-2005, 08:19 PM

Same thing's going on at the shelter I deal with most frequently.

But the thing that irks me the most (and several other volunteers) is if a person brings a cat back, they are put on the D.N.A list. It may be the most perfect home for a cat, or kitten, but sometimes we just can't predict which cat will match best which a family. I know there are persons who should be put on that list (do not adopt) but if that were the case...why was any cat adopted to them in the first place?

I'm sorry about your babies coming back maimed Jen.

And yes...people lie constantly to get what they want, and then the 'novelty' wears off.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 10-22-2005, 10:49 PM

Jen, I'm sorry to hear that they've been returned and even sorrier to hear that they've also been declawed.

Hopefully they'll be adopted soon. It sounds like Squirrel may have already found her new home.

**rg_girlca** · 10-23-2005, 12:51 AM

Oh Jen, I am so sorry to hear that precious Squirrel and Enoch have been returned to you and

that these people went against the policy and had them declawed. Poor babies.

I do have to say though that they have grown into such beauties.

I hope and pray that they will be adopted out soon to a new forever home and I mean FOREVER this time.