Most people aren't terrible enough to do that sorta thing intentionally. But some people sure as hell are dumb enough to do it without thinking. It's always a pain in the ass when we somehow miss a person like that and they end up deciding they can't take care of the pet and bring 'em back to the shelter. A lot more work for us, and the animal doesn't deserve that kind of treatment.
Sorry to break it to you, but yeah, it happens sometimes. Our adoption process was built to try to screen people for that sort of thing, and I like to think I've gotten better at recognizing it in people over the years, but sometimes it happens. It's really frustrating.
Yeah, it can be. Some of 'em really don't like to be moved in the first place, so putting them in a whole new environment and then removing them from it can really mess 'em up. Some are more okay with it, but even then it's just awful to do that to an animal.
Yeah, of course. You're not that kind of person. I know if you decide to adopt a cat - or any animal - at any point, you'll take damn good care of 'em.
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Yeah, figured it couldn't hurt to ask, though! Keep us in mind whenever you do decide you need a cat or two in your life!
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[HE DOESN'T LIKE IT.]
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[...He is not altogether sure that cat brains process trauma in any way that's understandable, but still.]
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It goes without saying that I'll do what I can to avoid that.
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[...He sounds pleased, all right, even if he isn't doing too much with his face still.]
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