Some of the adoption staff is very rude. I was "informed" that my previous cat was eaten by coyotes (which was loudly announced in front of the entire adoption area) after I informed the staff member that my previous cat got out due to a family member leaving the door open at night, while I was at work, about a year ago. I understand how the situation most likely ended as I never saw her again and have been grieving ever since, so I really did not need a staff member at PetSmart to confirm that in front of the entire store.
I was also asked questions prior to looking at the cats (which I understand as not just anyone should be allowed to adopt and care for an animal if they are not fit to); however, I was somewhat aggressively approached and once I stated I may allow my cat to occasionally wander outside with me (which I did not allow my previous cat to do at all) I was told I would not be allowed to adopt a cat. Again, I understand the fear because it possibly sounded like I would allow my cat to roam free unsupervised; however, I just meant I have a harness to take him/her on walks for exercise if they enjoyed doing so. But, I was rudely cut off and told that if I get a cat I would "just be providing food for the coyotes" which was somewhat disturbing to hear after having lost my cat in that way about a year prior.
In all honesty, the staff member seemed to have made her mind up on NOT allowing me to adopt a cat prior to even speaking with me (which may be my own perception I acknowledge that). She had originally told me to leave around 11:40 when I walked in and come back around 12, which is when they hold open adoptions. That makes 100% sense, so I left and came back. When I came back she looked shocked and as I was about to talk to other staff asking about the cats she interrupted us. That is when she said she needed to ask me some questions. Again, it could just be my perception, but she did so in an aggressive and somewhat interrogative way that made me feel as though, regardless of my answers, she would not be allowing me to adopt any cats.
Overall, I was rudely told that I could not get a cat because my previous one was eaten by coyotes and, under my care, the new one would be so too. Again, the cat would have been a complete indoor cat besides the occasional walk or training in case of emergencies. I understand and completely respect the concern from the staff, but the way I was addressed and talked down to was not appreciated. read more