"volunteer at the shelter" what a good answer. Our local bird rescue requires that all adopters put in a number of volunteer hours before being allowed to adopt. I've never given up an animal, and I detest it when people do, but I think that with the right screening, this should not preclude him from ever adopting an animal ever again for the rest of his life. If he did it again, or if there was abuse or neglect involved, then he would be on my never, ever list. How stable is his job/living situation now? Does he have an emergency fund or a plan that would protect the cat in the event that he lost another job? If not, what about training him as a foster instead of owning? I'm pretty anti-social and don't like too many people, but somehow I believe that sometimes growth and learning are possible, otherwise what's the point of living? Just the fact that he is asking for an outside, objective opinion is kind of good, IMHO. Then again, I am not in rescue and haven't had to deal with hoardes of ding-dongs surrenduring their animals. Though I have adopted a fair number from idiot friends and family, over the years...
Beth Original Message: At 08:37 AM 1/17/2007, you wrote: STRANGE INDEED. I would find out where this person got rid of the cat and if it was the SPCA should never be adopted out ot, My response would be Please take that love and go volunteer at the shelter . Kelly lane
