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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op, I think you suck—[b]if you get an animal you make a lifetime commitment—[/b]but since you don’t care about your commitment to the cats at least honor your contractual obligation, suck up your embarrassment, and return them to the rescue group where hopefully they will be rehomed  to a better person. [/quote]

I don't agree with this, about the lifetime commitment.  And I'm a person who is totally committed to my animals.  However; I think when you adopt, there has to be a fit, and there needs to be a "try-out" period.  OP was told the cats would warm up to her, so she in a sense, was led to extend the "try-out" period and has finally realized it's not working.

If people are told they must commit for life any animal they adopt, then they will not adopt; they will go to a breeder.  Yes, many of us know that it can be a crapshoot buying from a breeder as well, but *most* people have a perception that a random kitten from a breeder is a safer bet than the adult cat in front of their eyes.

C'mon people; let's get people to want to rescue; and ripping on OP is not the way.[/quote] I disagree. It is irresponsible to adopt a cute little puppy or kitten and then dump them past the cute stage because you haven’t put in the work or they no longer fit your lifestyle. Adult animals are hard to place and it is cruel to abandon them to start over.  People like op suck. She found a replacement animal-who she may or may not dump in a few years.[b] If you can’t make the commitment don’t adopt.[/b] [/quote]So people shouldn't even try? The animals should just be left at the shelters were they would be euthanized?[/quote]

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