I am posting this again so people understand they do have some avenue's with this kind of treatment. Many rescue groups across the country and state share this kind of behavior with other rescue groups and each group keeps a "do not adopt to" file.

I would also tell the rescue group what they did so they could pass the word on these people so any other rescue group would have their names blocked also. Your name would not be involved and you will be saving another animal from this same kind of fate.

Call the rescue she came from and tell them what happened.
Where I am the cat rescue after it places a cat will come back and take it if they feel it is in harms way.

Joy

I would notify the rescue too.

I completely understand your anger and frustration as I myself got very angry reading that!! I know you are trying to be a good friend, but being around people like that would drive me CRAZY!! :mad:

Sad, so very sad.
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I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this! I can't imagine being friends with people who would do such terrible things to animals and then be expected to sit back and watch them bring more innocent beings into their homes knowing what their fate will be once they have worn out their welcome. I will pray that you find guidance for this situation and definitely peace of mind. Take care!

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.

Jennifer, stop, don't tell me anymore! I am getting angrier and angrier!! :mad: Kidding you can keep posting, but I am not kidding about the angry part!!!

Not only did they get rid of the cat and return the puppy, but they've had other pets and got rid of them too! They had an ADORABLE little Chinchilla and they gave it back to the pet store after 1-2 months. They had 2 snakes which died. They had pet mice which they let lose on the streets after they got bored with them.

It is mostly Charley that wants all these pets and then wants to get rid of them. Sandra really liked the cat and was upset when Charley got rid of it but she's too weak to stand up to him. She also did NOT want to get a dog in the first place but whatever Charley wants, Charley gets. He's such a bully. :thumbdown

The only pet they ever kept LONG term is this bird/parrot named Choco. They actually treat him very good. Charley just bought a brand new $350 cage for him. But that still doesn't redeem him in my eyes. :mad:

Hey, in the rescue world we listen to hear-say and I know other breed specific rescue's also listen to hear-say. I am not saying this is totally right but we are not going to take a chance that it could happen again.

I agree. I'm not sure which particular rescue group they used (I believe it's one from Mahattan) but I can probably find out. But even if I do that (which I will), they can still get a cat from someone else ... from any vet's office for like $35 or from a different shelter that isn't a RESCUE. I know most rescues are really picky as to who they allow to adopt their animals. But shelters are so over-crowded and sometimes tend to allow people to adopt their pets because they need more space for other animals. It's so heartbreaking and sad. Also, it's so easy to get a cat because there is such an over-population of them. :(

I know, but I think it will help you to know you have tried.

You're right. It's such a powerless feeling because I KNOW in my heart that these are 2 people who should NEVER be allowed to own any animal. They don't take the responsibility seriously and they do not view it as a LIFETIME commitment they way you and I do. They can barely take care of themselves - let alone a defenseless innocent animal. :(

Jennifer, how comfortable would you be to tell them that your feelings are about your soul and that you cannot continue with this relationship if they continue to do what they do? You view this as animal abuse (same as child abuse in my mind but I never had children) and then tell them that you will start reporting them as you can not allow this to continue. I would still report them to the rescue as they will protect your name but you could go on record with your "friends". This will be a tough thing for you to do and it will be very difficult for you but I know we as a nation must start speaking up for the animals. I have made my decision that the dogs I rescued took priority over an human's feelings. It was a choice I had to make. I have even turned my niece down for a dog because she just was not responsible enough. It is always tough and I do my darnest to try and sugar coat the truth but in the end I know I did what was right for the dog. Many times even on YT I have to bite my tongue because of situations I see on people being ignorant on dogs. At least I think if people are coming to YT they are willing to listen and they didn't get these little Yorkies as an accessory. Even if they did maybe, just maybe they will learn that these creatures, love, hurt and have feelings.

Wow...They sound like they have no regard for animals at all. They're obviously in love with the idea of owning a pet, but they obviously don't seem responsible enough or patient enough to care for any kind of furbaby. It's too bad that you're put in this position where you feel like you have to be loyal to your friend, but you're doing the right thing by telling her what you think...I can tell that you're not afraid to tell her what you think, and that's great! She needs to hear the truth even though she's not well. This Charley guy needs to not make important decisions like this so flippantly!