My wife and I went to your location in PetsMart in Portofino Plaza this past Sunday and selected a cat that you've had from at least February. Her name was Princess. We were told she was 2 yrs old. We brought her home and she was very shy and withdrawn, which we understood from being cooped up for that long a time period. She smelled bad and we noticed that she didn't groom herself. We asked why when we were there and really didn't get a good answer. We decided to bring her to our vet that we've been using for over 15 years to have her bathed, cut her nails and a physical. Well, much to our shock, we were told that she has a sever case of Gingivitis ( which is not curable ), a very bad infection in her left ear, dehydrated and in general, in bad health. The vet also said that there's no way this cat was 2 years old. Based on her condition and the thickness of her nails, she was at least middle aged and maybe even a senior. We had to make a decision on what's best for the cat. I can't believe you people would offer a cat up for adaption with the problems she had. The gingivitis was the worst case our vet has ever seen! There is no cure for it so we decided to do the humane thing and euthanize her. You have no idea how upset my wife and I were. We went there for a check up and a shampoo and were hit with all the problems she had. I received a call today from some clerk who was returning a message I left. I asked to speak to Deana Sellens. She would not put me through to her without knowing why. Well, I told her and her response was " you put one of our cats to sleep?"! Just as indignant as could be. When I told her about all the physical problems the cat had her intelligent remark was, " well, that's the vet's opinion". I'm sure this clerk had no idea what gingivitis is or that it's not even curable. I'm supposed to be get a call back from their executive director but I'm betting, based on some of the horror stories I've just read, there will be no such call. Oh, I forgot, she told me I was rude. That's almost comical. I didn't swear, didn't call her any names but yet I was rude. You're nothing more than a rip off, based on our experience. I doubt that you'll change any of your policies or procedures based on this post, but suffice it to say, we will never ever use, nor recommend, your shelter to anyone ever! You have no decency regarding those poor animals. Oh, and it cost us $25 for the adoption fee plus $85 to euthanize her. I'm out $110, but at least the poor cat isn't suffering anymore. read more