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I applied to adopt a cat friend yesterday. they told me that it's likely that I wouldn't be selected because I haven't had a pet in the last

Posted by fabulous squad (aka amanda) Aug 10 '15, 07:29

five years (you know, when I was renting) and that I couldn't provide a reference from a vet (you know. because I have no pets).

so like, how am I supposed to get a cat friend? buy one? isn't that exactly what I'm *not* supposed to do?

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"A Tab? I can't give you a tab unless you order something." -- nm - Max Aug 10, 08:02
I hate the arbitrary rules of a small town but recognize them immediately and have to laugh. -- nm - spamlet, Reigning Blood Feud Champion Aug 10, 07:59
Was this from a rescue organization? That's b.s. -- nm - IrishStephen Aug 10, 07:50 1
- Can you throw a couple stamps on a cat and ship it out? -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 07:53
does pet fish count? -- nm - budice Aug 10, 07:47
wait, you've had betta's that entire time, haven't you? - fish are pets too ya' know! -- nm - decline Aug 10, 07:41
seriously? that crazy. contact a rescue agency. -- nm - Andie Aug 10, 07:39 1
- yeah, let's bust that cat out of its holding cell! -- nm - Max Aug 10, 07:43
If they turn you down there should be other adoption agencies in the area. -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 07:37 2
- I'd have to go to harrisburg or pittsburgh. not a huge deal I guess. -- nm - fabulous squad Aug 10, 07:39 1
  - Have you fully googled the local options? In general I find that there are a lot more adoption places than people immediately think of. -- nm - Ender Aug 10, 07:52
Are they aware of those issues? Are they the only adoption facility? - TWuG Aug 10, 07:35 1
- I live in a very small town so my options are pretty limited. they suggested I go to harrisburg or pittsburgh where there are more lenient rescue - fabulous squad Aug 10, 07:38
Some places have rules like that but there should be other places. Our shelters are overflowing with cats so I'm sure yours are too. - Krusty Aug 10, 07:34
Maybe you need to lease a cat for a bit before you can buy. You know, to build a credit history -- nm - oblique Aug 10, 07:33 1
- Effin renters. -- nm* - Shaun Aug 10, 07:35
go on craigslist and look for someone giving one away -- nm - decline Aug 10, 07:32
they don't make it easy. They don't want to get the animal back in a month. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 07:31 3
- Yup. A few places here have similar policies. -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 08:16 2
  - here, if you want a dog, they come and inspect your house first. nm -- nm - groiny Aug 10, 08:51 1
    - I've heard of that as well. Too many issues in the past leads to things like this. I get it. -- nm - Krusty Aug 10, 08:54

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