[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by AmandaG

What a jerk! That makes me angry, too. I don't know how things go in New York, but I know that animal abandonment is a punishable crime, here in PA. Also, I know that most shelters make the new owner sign papers assuring that they will not abandon the animal, and will return it to the shelter if for any reason, they cannot take care of it. If that is how things work up there, then this guy could be in for some hefty fines. Maybe this isn't something you feel is right to do, but how about contacting the shelter, and asking them about their policies? I know if it was through the Humane Society, they would be happy to do a little checkup on this jerk.
Regardless, you are so right. He should learn from the past that he is just not able to take care of animals the way he should. And as for the $1000 he lost... GOOD (except for the fact that he just contributed to a puppy mill...bad) Serves the guy right!

I am almost positive that the shelter has that same policy ... where you must return the animal if you no longer want it. But Charley and Sandra said that if they were ever contacted, they would say the cat got out accidentally. There's no real "proof" other then hear-say.