* Beware *

**Tatbabe** · 26-Jan-11, 20:11

I have advertised my cats to be rehomed through Caithness Cats Protection.

A woman from Latheronwheel showed up today to take one of them. I was so happy that she found a new home that I forgot to mention that she had been spayed and that the stitches would need to be removed by a vet next week. That was at 12pm today.

At 6.20pm I find a bag with the cat outside my door and a note written on a lined index card saying there's something wrong with the cat because I didn't mention the stitches. 10min later the woman calls me (number withheld!) saying that her partner returned the cat for the reason mentioned.
I was upset and said she could have called and I could have clarified this, and I asked why she didn't knock. She mentioned that her partner dropped off the cat and that he did knock - very doubtfull considering the note attached to the bag the cat was left in.

My poor cat is traumatised by this incident and I have reported this woman to Caithness Cats Protection.

So, if you should hear from a woman from Latheronwheel wanting to adopt a cat or maybe another pet I'd be careful!

**merlzin** · 26-Jan-11, 20:20

Thats awful,can't believe they put her in a bag!.poor cat,hope she's ok.

**Commore** · 26-Jan-11, 20:26

That is terrible, just terrible, I do hope the cat is alright.
You should put the woman in a bag and deposit her at the police station!

**Liz** · 26-Jan-11, 23:49

Oh that is just awful!! Poor cat and poor you!

Mind you I'm very glad the cat is back with you even though it wasn't nice how it was done as it doesn't sound like it would have been a very nice home!

Please, please don't just give your cat to anyone without doing some kind of background check. If the person saw your advert on Caithness Cat's Protection website it would be up to you to 'vet' her as they only do this for cats they foster.

I realise you need to rehome your cats but would be good if you could wait a while if possible as it sounds like your wee cat could do with some time to get over this.

**Sarah** · 27-Jan-11, 00:17

That is awful! In all honesty, I think its better the cat is with you again, she doesn't sound a very nice person and nor does her husband.

Please make sure you check out next people that come to see her/them.

**Tatbabe** · 27-Jan-11, 11:02

Originally Posted by Sarah

That is awful! In all honesty, I think its better the cat is with you again, she doesn't sound a very nice person and nor does her husband.

Please make sure you check out next people that come to see her/them.

Cats Protection should have checked them out first since I have the cat posted on their website for rehoming.