I've never adopted from a shelter/rescue operation before, but I am/was planning to once it comes time to get new cats (after my current old man is gone). But I've been looking at the Humane Society and several other rescue/shelter organizations in my area, and good golly it is intimidating.
They've got all these applications to fill out, they want to see the condo bylaws, they want the contact info for my vet, they want to interview me, one asked for references, and god knows what else. And they have so many rules. Two of three are crossed off right away because they require the cats they adopt out to be kept indoor only, and I don't want to be restricted like that.
What if I go through all their hoops and get rejected? That would be extremely embarrassing! And the thought of my life being investigated. Shiver. I'm generally a very private person.
I'm not sure if it might not just be easier to find a cat another way....
They've got all these applications to fill out, they want to see the condo bylaws, they want the contact info for my vet, they want to interview me, one asked for references, and god knows what else. And they have so many rules. Two of three are crossed off right away because they require the cats they adopt out to be kept indoor only, and I don't want to be restricted like that.
What if I go through all their hoops and get rejected? That would be extremely embarrassing! And the thought of my life being investigated. Shiver. I'm generally a very private person.
I'm not sure if it might not just be easier to find a cat another way....