Redditor Who Rescues And Rehomes Abandoned Cats Gets Accused Of Selling Animals Because Of The Adoption Fees

"She screamed over text that I was evil and only selling animals for the money"

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• October 4, 2023

Finding a new home for an abandoned cat is a responsible job, as the fosters want to ensure the cat will be in good hands. It requires a lot of thinking and effort to decide which family you will allow to adopt the cat so that the cat is in a loving family because it is the only goal.

A Reddit user shared a story revealing they reside in a region where it's common for people to abandon animals they no longer desire or can't maintain. Whenever the OP discovers a stray animal or one wanders onto their property, the OP rescues them.

They ensure the animals are neutered/spayed, updated on vaccines, and protected against heartworm. After that, the OP searches for new homes for them, as their own residence is already full of animals.

A few months ago, the OP came across an orange tabby cat infested with fleas. They promptly took the cat home, administered flea treatment, got it vaccinated, and neutered.

The cat was affectionate and mingled well with the OP's other pets, but the OP's parents insisted it be rehomed. Therefore, the OP listed the cat online for a rehoming fee of $100.

Numerous people showed interest, but the OP is picky about the adopters. After some time, a lady appeared to be an ideal candidate.

She had a work-from-home job, two kids fond of animals, an older dog, and another cat. However, problems arose when the woman revealed she couldn't afford the rehoming fee.

Even after the OP tried to explain the necessity of the fee to ensure the cat's welfare, the woman persisted with various excuses and significantly lowered offers. The situation escalated when the woman angrily accused the OP of exploiting the animals for money and misleading her children.

She used strong words, suggesting that the OP was "holding the cat hostage". As a result, the OP decided to pull the online ads.

The cat seems to have found a permanent home with the OP since their parents haven't raised any objections.

The OP's story:

The OP explained they foster abandoned animals until they find them a permanent loving home:

Recently, they found an orange tabby cat and wanted to keep him, but their parents insisted they rehome the cat:

So the OP tried to find the cat a new home, and one lady seemed like a good match for the cat:

However, problems arose when the OP discovered the lady was lying to them:

Then, she told them to drive her cat three hours away:

She even accused the OP of selling animals for money, and eventually, the OP decided to keep the cat:

Beautiful story

The OP responded:

"I just want to take a moment to thank you for what you do to help these abandoned animals out."

Adoption fees are necessary

The OP added

"Can't afford the fees don't get a pet"

"I'd overpay you just to help out more"

The OP shared a beautiful story of rehoming abandoned animals and helping them to move on with their lives. But, as they explained, many people don't understand their noble calling.

Redditors supported them in their actions and encouraged them to continue with this beautiful movement. They also agreed that adoption fees are always required.

Filip