” sorry this sort of treatment of civil citizens is way over the edge.”
I got a cat from the pound. The list of rights this gave them was insane. They could, according to the papers I had to sign, come in and inspect at any time. I was required to keep current on shots and licenses. They could take back the cat at any time for any cause. I was required to have it neutered. I was not allowed under any circumstances to give the cat away. I was required to return it to the shelter. And, then I had to wait a week because Halloween was coming up and they don’t let people adopt cats for two weeks before.
I honestly expected to just go in, pick out a cat and take it home. I had no idea it was such a huge deal. Now, none of this inspection or follow-up happened. But it could have and still can.
That’s a pretty picayune list...indeed.
Enjoy the kitty!
They could come in to your house and inspect at any time? I would have handed the cat back to them, sadly. They have no business in your house.
And you took the cat? You're a bigger man than I am.
I would have jumped up, told them they were crazy, asked them how much to put it down, slapped the money on the table, then asked how much to put down the people who made the list.