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  • #108071
    KYKAT 12 23
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    It made me so sad to read about a declawed cat being forced to live outside with no shelter. In my opinion that is abuse and should automatically disqualify someone from getting another pet. She should bring in and love on the kitty she has. Please kkep R safe from this irresponsible person. It sounds like D has a lot of growing up to do.

    #108072
    Sylmiafelixsmama
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    Sounds great and especially like your pointing out that the person bring the declawed kitty inside. Great work, Anncetera!

    #108073
    anncetera2
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    Ppearson, I think she does. She’s very young, and IMO she’s going to bounce around a bit before she figures out what she wants to do. To be honest, the thing that bothered me most was the cat living outside. There was frost on the ground when I left, and she meowed at me and enjoyed getting petted. Petting her was what led me to realize she doesn’t have a winter coat; and it’s going to get colder later this week. Sleet is forecasted for Saturday.

    #108074
    Jo in Blairsville
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    I agree with the others who’ve give you very sound advice — it’s much better. How about adding “from my own.” after the word different. Good job!

    #108075
    Leeny
    Participant

    Just a couple of suggestions:

    “This concerns me because outdoor cats need to have shelter provided for them and declawed cats cannot defend themselves outdoors.”

    “Because your approach to pet care is very different from mine, I don’t feel comfortable placing R with you.” This is less apologetic, and I don’t think you have anything for which to apologize. Also, her approach to pet maintenance, unfortunately, isn’t much different from that of a lot of other people.

    #108076
    Instinct
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    I must say, I don’t know why you all were telling her to follow me…

    very strange ๐Ÿ™‚

    Actually Ancettera, wife and I looked at it and think that it looks great. You are doing the right thing because you are looking out for the cat.

    #108077
    2 Popoki
    Participant

    Nice detail Jo… good thing to add in.

    If I lived close I’d consider adopting from you. I’m seriously considering a 2nd kitty, but not ’til after the first of the year. Well… cat, more so than kitty. One a little closer in age to Chloe. I know those are harder to find homes for. Cats don’t seem to find me at my home or on the road… I’ll have to visit a shelter or PetsMart. See who calls to me ๐Ÿ™‚

    #108078
    anncetera2
    Participant

    Eileen, those are great suggestions and now incorporated.

    #108079
    anncetera2
    Participant

    One Popoki, you’re going to kill me for saying this, but I’m driving to Arizona with friends in the middle of February…

    #108080
    FondaHonda
    Participant

    It’s meant to be, One Popoki! ๐Ÿ™‚

    #108081
    anncetera2
    Participant

    One Popoki, we’re going camping about an hour SE of Phoenix…

    #108082
    Jo in Blairsville
    Participant

    Go for it, OP! It will give you something very special to look forward to during such a sad time in your life!

    #108083
    linda
    Participant

    OP…it’s kismet!!

    #108084

    LOL Very good ancetera!

    #108085
    2 Popoki
    Participant

    Oh my…. anncetera2… do can you give me details on those available for adoption? age, sex, personality? you have have the Christmas card list, send me an email… we’ll talk details….

    #108086
    Liquidiamonds
    Participant

    I have to deal with kitten and cat adoptions all the time at the shelter where I volunteer. The suggestions from the others are great: keep is short. A good general communication technique is to state your observations and then express your “concerns”. I like to use “I have a concern about …”. When that is met with resistance, the guns come out: “We all work very hard here to rescue these animals, and finding the right match for them is our priority. I’m sorry, but maybe this isn’t the best match”. For more info, go to imaginehumane.org and look for the shelter pages directory; in it you’ll find info on “meeting your match” which contains really good hints for potential adopters…it takes the weight off of you! ๐Ÿ™‚ Good luck with it.

    #108087
    2 Popoki
    Participant

    How did this go anncetera ??? Was D upset? And see my post above… I think I must be crazy.. LOL

    #108088
    KYKAT 12 23
    Participant

    OP, sounds like you and Anncetera need to hook up!!!!!! I am sure she will have a wonderful companion for your Chloe and the timing sounds like it would work out as well.

    #108089
    2 Popoki
    Participant

    ppearson… the emails have begun… oh my, the possible expectant ‘mom’ is already worried about the possible new baby LOL

    #108090
    SharoninAustell46
    Participant

    I agree with KW, first, and others…no forgiveness should be requested. Putting a decalwed cat outside?! Oh no, uh uh. No, no, no. You have to be responsible-even if just in your heart- for the baby’s outcome. No human adoption agency would even consider this child. Why should your concerns have any less validity. Very good job on your part.

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