Malissa Hays

Review of Rocky Mountain Siamese Rescue

Terrible experience. Can I give a negative stars ...

Terrible experience. Can I give a negative stars review? My family tried to adopt two kittens from RMFR at PetSmart. We got the call from the shelter that we we're rejected for the kittens. Why? Because I had declawed cats in the past (18+ years ago) & honestly stated that in an extreme situation may consider it; because I answered that I might, on occasion, under very specific circumstances, depending on the age & personality of the cat, allow a cat to sit on the deck in my lap; because I had an outdoor cat in the past....30years ago & in a different state...a stray my brother took in. It did not matter that I cared for a diabetic cat for year, and only stopped when his owner & I divorced. Nor that I cared for my previous cat from the age of 5mos until he passed away from kidney failure at 18 years old...after months of Subcu fluids & meds & weight loss. Nope..... didn't matter. I was even asked if we ever went on vacation & what we would do if we did. Or what provision we would make if something happened to us. Funny, though, they didn't ask about microchipping or where I live. So basically, I was rejected as a bad cat owner based on my honest answers on a paper application. Not after a conversation, or observation, or even after explanation of the brief answers. I tried talking to the shelter worker who called me, but she refused to listen. & procedure is more important here than getting cats in loving homes. I will never EVER entertain adopting from or donating to this group again. Good luck if you do try....I doubt anyone is good enough to meet their standards.

In response to those complaining about RMFR releasing sick kittens & denying it or refusing to treat...and claiming other shelters are the same: .my family adooado 2 adorable kittens from Denver Dumb Friends League. We took one home immediately with his full vet medical record showing his neuter, chipping, and treatment for a cold. The the other had to stay for her spay surgery. During the surgery, the vets found she had ringworm. They called me right away to make an appointment for me to bring the boy in for testing. They explained the treatment options to me, and we decided that the girl would remain at DDFL for treatment. No extra charges for any treatments or testing. We had to wait a while, but we got our girl home happy & healthy. And both still have their claws & only go outside on a harness & leash. We got the sweetest kitties, and they are being spoiled rotten. Guess it turned out ok for us. Just hope the RMFR kitties fared as well.