Hi Kelley, I was surprised at how forgiving and positive you sounded when this adoption didn't work out. I just read your link to the Boulder Humane Society's open adoption program and now I understand. What a great approach! I know of many pet-worthy people in our area who have really been turned off by one of the local shelters. Wonder if it would do any good if I forwarded this link to them? Hmmmm...
All the best, Beth & Blue, Scooter, Dash, Moxie, Will Feral, and Max the parrot On 3/25/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thanks, but I'm trying to get away from home visits altogether, although I generally end up doing one informally anyway - I took Sapphire over to his new mom's house for a "trial visit" to make sure he didn't freak out around the kid or the (cat-friendly) dogs. I'm practicing, as well as I can with the restrictions that are placed upon me by the local animal control, what are known as "open adoptions." More info about open adoptions can be found here: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ih_pro_adoption http://network.bestfriends.org/Blogs/Detail.aspx?b=860&g=3042316787ce4a6e8eb13f7e1c31758d http://petsmartcharitiesblog.org/webinars/?q=node/85 Thanks so much for the offer though! On 3/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > oh yeah... for sure! "Too concerned for the condition of her house" > sounds really bad. Perhaps you would like to consider using my home visit > form and doing pre-adoptive home visits? I have found that I can completely > eliminate those types of adopters by a good home visit with lots of > questions (it takes about 45 minutes to complete it when done right). I'd be > happy to send you a copy of the form if you want it. > > Phaewryn > > http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html > Special Needs Cat Resources > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://rescuties.chipin.com/joey-autoimmune-hemolytic-anemia
