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Post by fureverywhere on Sept 22, 2011 17:43:30 GMT -5
I announced on the other thread I had found a wonderful cat, young bouncing and healthy. I wasn't expecting what happened today... I went to pick him up. A bit of a drive but that was okay.When I got there they questioned do you know ___________? Yes he was my father-in-law. Do I know Jackie? Yes that was their dog. Well, their records say that _______ owes $600+ for Jackie's care. They will not release a cat for adoption with an outstanding bill. I tried to nicely explain that my in laws passed on in 2005 and 2007 respectively and that poor Jackie has been dead over TEN years. Shouldn't there be a something of limitations here? If you owe like a student loan and you die they don't expect your family to pay it...jus sayin' Oh well, there are two other kitties in the running but that guy was a sweetheart, oh well...they can #@%$ themselves if they think we're paying that bill
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Post by suziriot on Sept 22, 2011 17:53:04 GMT -5
WTF? I could understand if you had an outstanding bill. But to not adopt a cat to you because of your now deceased in-laws? That's messed up. I'm so sorry that you won't be getting that kitty. But I'm sure there's a perfect little orange kitty out there just waiting for you to find him/her.
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Post by sugar on Sept 22, 2011 18:57:18 GMT -5
Even if your in-laws were still alive that bill is on them, not you! That makes no sense. I'm so sorry that this happened because I know you were excited about this kitty.
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Post by fureverywhere on Sept 22, 2011 19:12:02 GMT -5
They went by last name and address. Alot of places will do that, some bill collecter will call and its like "No he can't come to the phone, he's still deceased like he was last time you called". Stunods even have copies of the death certificates...guess you get in these systems and never leave
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Post by lovemybully76 on Sept 23, 2011 6:52:41 GMT -5
That's ridiculous! That's nuts they expect you to pay that bill. Something that old you think they would have written off by now. Hope everything works out with other 2 kitties your going to look at.
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Post by catstina on Sept 23, 2011 7:18:05 GMT -5
That is crazy! It's been over 10 years, the dog is deceased, the dog owners are deceased and they expect that you are going to pay for it!? Yeah right! Sorry it didn't work out with this kitten. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. I'm sure you will find the right little one soon!
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Post by melonie on Sept 23, 2011 8:18:13 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure after 7years a company can no longer pursue payment. I had major issues with MCI years ago over a bill that was in my roommates name. Today, 13 years later it seems they finally gave up bit they didnt stop harassing me until about 2 years ago
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Post by fureverywhere on Sept 23, 2011 10:30:38 GMT -5
This is probably a good thread to ask the question too... I've never managed a nonprofit so I don't know-but how do organizations come up with their set amount for adoption fees??? There seems to be such a wide margin, from $30 up to $150 for a basic American Shorthair...read/Alley Cat I guess it's the size of the group and what the market will allow? In Millburn people will adopt for $150 and throw in an additional contribution too. In Hooterville PA they'd get testy over $25 especially since you can drive on out to your local farm and take kittens from the barn fer free. I just feel it's unethical to have fees engraved in stone. There are probably many potential adopters who would be excellent caregivers but can't spare the hundred and some for a cat or two hundred and some for a dog. Anybody knows what they're doing with taxes in Essex County would understand. You have a house and cars and a vet that does payment arrangements so you could care for an animal well. But better a dog or cat floats in foster care or goes kennel crazy and is destroyed rather than work with people on adoption fees. You like to think these organizations are going to be more reputable and have healthier critters...but after window shopping a variety of groups know it's all subjective...the reality is as hit and miss as picking out the barn cats, just alot more expensive...oh well
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Post by melonie on Sept 23, 2011 16:50:58 GMT -5
The way Judy came up with her adoption fee was to go $5 under what the other rescue was set at. They were 85, so she was 80.
I think a lot depends on how much it costs to spay/neuter, and vaccinations. Also, it depends on where you live as well. When you get in an animal up to date on shots and is fixed, that adoption fee stays the same to offset the extra cost of an animal that had more medical needs.
Out in the boonies, people are not going to pay top dollar for a shelter dog, yet they will gladly pay 600 for a byb yorkie poo. But head into the cities and the adoption fee increases a lot.
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Post by maryellen on Sept 23, 2011 18:07:56 GMT -5
what rescue did this??? that is just insane,... you are not responsible for your deceased inlaws or their vet bills.. obviously the vet is still pissed that the money is owed, but after that long they still have it showing at the vets office???
as far as adoption donations, every rescue is different and can charge what they want, whether its ethical or not
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Post by fureverywhere on Sept 23, 2011 19:06:34 GMT -5
I checked the yelp pages on this clown. The office has been there since the 1930's and he got it from his father...and he's doddery and older than Gawd hisself. Interesting the difference in reviews. Some of them called the place a landmark and blahblahblah. Other people mentioned that the doc didn't seem on the ball, and the office...this is Upper Montclair and the place smells like an old litter box...but a booming business in Upper Montclair means the boy isn't hurting for money...the more I think about it the stupider it is...what a %$#&
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