So angry at local pet adoption rules I could spit (eating, declaw)

[gentlearts]

This is a very old thread, but we had the same thing happen to us, because when the agency checked with our vet they were told that our cat was late for a shot.
Now, I wouldn't mind dying and coming back as one of our very well loved and cared for animals, so we were appalled. If we ever think of trying to adopt from a shelter again, we will lie like rugs about other animals or any relationship with a vet.

[PantherPride]

all that;ll do is get the shelter to be even worse about adoptions.

[mrs1885]

While I agree that many rescues go way overboard with their application / approval process, I think the basics anyone adopting a pet must meet are that they've kept their current pet UTD and S/N. If you can't do that, you don't need more pets.

[STLCardsBlues1989]

That can be too extreme, though. I think it's silly to deny someone a pet if they are a week or two overdue on their shots. People are busy, and sometimes they wait until the next paycheck to get the shots.

[gentlearts]

OK, so let's just say, for the sake of arguing which I'm in the mood for, that we have another cat which we never get shots or veterinery care for, but the cat we have has plenty to eat and a big old warm bed to sleep on, and plenty of affection. Do you weirdo cat zealots really think a shelter cat being put to sleep is a better option?
My feeling after our experience is that many women who foster cats have never been in a position of having any power in their lives and so take it out on people who are only trying to adopt a cat to save it from being killed.

[catman]

gentlearts: I think that's a possibility. The shelters are mostly just being way overcautious IMO.

[MiTaylor]

What shelters are we talking about here? I know rescues and the SPCA have the strict rules, but government run (high kill) shelters don't, right? Or is that just where I am? The county shelter I adopted mine from had a simple application that didn't involve home visits and the other crap I see at the other places.

[fallingwater]

Honestly, I have never had good luck with pet organizations. I have tried several times but it never worked out. The first time I tried to adopt a dog at a small local shelter, I had to fill out an application so lengthly I thought I was adopting a child. I was turned down because my husband and I both worked. The woman said they wanted to find a home where at least one person stayed at home. Good luck on that one. We bought a dog from a breeder. My husband and I were not adoption worthy.

I have had good luck with adopting cats though. I have gotten both of my cats from the local pound. Each cat cost me 15 dollars and I had to promise in writing I would get them fixed. Easy breezy and I adore my cats. My oldest is going on 10 yrs old. A local pound will put down animals faster than the humane society etc. I say look at the pound for your next addition to your household.

[STLCardsBlues1989]

I'm pretty sure my local pound (actually it's in another county, my county doesn't have a pound) will give away an animal to anyone that is even remotely qualified. There are always free pets in the paper. I think rescues and ASPCA do a great work, but there is nothing wrong with adopting a pet from an individual or going to a shelter. I've taken in a few stray cats myself.

[PantherPride]

They are like this for a reason sadly........ its one of those cases where a few ruin it for the rest of us.