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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I needed to rehome my cats due to a move, I posted on Craigslist. We didn't need a rehoming fee so I didn't post one at first.

I got like 4 emails in 5 minutes chastising me for listing FREE CATS because apparently that results in people buying cats to torture.

It seemed really sad to me that that was the reason, but that's what I was told it was.[/quote]

I think this type of warning has moved into urban legend categories.  Are people really trolling online looking for "free" animals to torture?  Or are "rescues" trying to pretend their high fees are the only ethical way to obtain a pet?  When rescues often reward things like puppy mills and then will euthanize animals while turning down people who WANT to adopt.

I realize animals egt abused, and that's not right.  But come on now.  It's ridiculous the hoops these "rescues" will make loving families jump through.  If the worst thing that happens is the cat only lives with the family for 5 years, is that really WORSE than euthanizing the animal because it didn't find a home?!  It's shortsighted and dumb.[/quote]

I find this really strange too.  Are people who like torturing cats supposed to deterred by a $20 fee?  [/quote]

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