Man, adopting a cat is harder than adopting a child! - GoFuckYourself.com

StuartD · 01-12-2006, 12:17 PM

I understand the humane society wanting to be sure the cat goes to a good owner and not just end up abandoned again but damn... what a process!

interviews, paper work... they wanted to know our incomes, how much we're going to budget for the cat, they checked my current AND previous vets to see how well I take care of the cat I have now... they wanted to know about previous pets... the state of our household... yatta yatta yatta.

So after making sure my cat had all necessary shots, check ups and what not, I had to pay an additional $120 just for the new cat I'm "adopting" (their term for purchasing)... and I finally get the cat over a week later.

All this for a 3+ year old cat already.

They're damn lucky that I have a soft spot for wanting to help strays... cause the hoops almost makes it not worth it.

LadyMischief · 01-12-2006, 12:19 PM

That's why we finally said screw it and gave up. If we want a cat again, we'll get one from the freaking newspaper.. it's stupid.

wdsguy · 01-12-2006, 12:20 PM

They prob do it different where u are, I've gone through the process spca and its quick.

Swippy · 01-12-2006, 12:20 PM

Did they call your landlord (if you rent) and ask if you are approved to have a pet in your place?

StuartD · 01-12-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Swippy

Did they call your landlord (if you rent) and ask if you are approved to have a pet in your place?

I own, so no.. but they would have if I did rent.

the Shemp · 01-12-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NichePay - StuartD

I understand the humane society wanting to be sure the cat goes to a good owner and not just end up abandoned again but damn... what a process!

interviews, paper work... they wanted to know our incomes, how much we're going to budget for the cat, they checked my current AND previous vets to see how well I take care of the cat I have now... they wanted to know about previous pets... the state of our household... yatta yatta yatta.

So after making sure my cat had all necessary shots, check ups and what not, I had to pay an additional $120 just for the new cat I'm "adopting" (their term for purchasing)... and I finally get the cat over a week later.

All this for a 3+ year old cat already.

They're damn lucky that I have a soft spot for wanting to help strays... cause the hoops almost makes it not worth it.

it takes about 2 minutes in BC and you get a free cardboard carrier as well...

mackey · 01-12-2006, 12:25 PM

Don't let your cat near me.

Stallion · 01-12-2006, 12:38 PM

All the cats I have adopted in the past have only take a few minutes. Just fill out a form and pay them and its good to go.

G-Rotica · 01-12-2006, 12:39 PM

I don't pay for pussy.

StuartD · 01-12-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by the Shemp

it takes about 2 minutes in BC and you get a free cardboard carrier as well...

Just one more reason why I really miss being out in BC

Deb · 01-12-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rotica

I don't pay for pussy.

Who didn't see this one coming?

the Shemp · 01-12-2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NichePay - StuartD

Just one more reason why I really miss being out in BC

i think they give away free cats in the safe injection sites...

Sarah_Jayne · 01-12-2006, 01:12 PM

When I get back from Phoenix in April I am planning on adoptting two kittens. I read a bunch of stuff on the local cat rescue pages and I am dredding the process and the home visit. I appreciate they need to make sure they are going to good homes but I too am getting tempted to just look in the paper.

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StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	Man, adopting a cat is harder than adopting a child! I understand the humane society wanting to be sure the cat goes to a good owner and not just end up abandoned again but damn... what a process! interviews, paper work... they wanted to know our incomes, how much we're going to budget for the cat, they checked my current AND previous vets to see how well I take care of the cat I have now... they wanted to know about previous pets... the state of our household... yatta yatta yatta. So after making sure my cat had all necessary shots, check ups and what not, I had to pay an additional $120 just for the new cat I'm "adopting" (their term for purchasing)... and I finally get the cat over a week later. All this for a 3+ year old cat already. They're damn lucky that I have a soft spot for wanting to help strays... cause the hoops almost makes it not worth it. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

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Swippy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 26	Did they call your landlord (if you rent) and ask if you are approved to have a pet in your place?

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	When I get back from Phoenix in April I am planning on adoptting two kittens. I read a bunch of stuff on the local cat rescue pages and I am dredding the process and the home visit. I appreciate they need to make sure they are going to good homes but I too am getting tempted to just look in the paper.