Hi all,
I'm hoping to gather some insight from other rescues/ shelters regarding an increase in cat return requests.
We are a cat-only rescue with a lifetime return policy, and we do not have open intake. Since the start of this year, we've seen a noticeable uptick in owner return requests compared to our usual volume.
I'm curious if others are experiencing a similar trend. If so, are you seeing any common reasons behind these returns (behavioral, medical, housing changes, financial constraints, etc)?
For context, our return policy has been in place for nearly 14 years, since our inception, so this isn't a recent change. We also allow adopters to rehome cats independently, provided they share the new owner's contact information with us and the new owner agrees to the general terms of our contract. These recent requests are coming from a mix of adopters-both recent and long-term.
Any insight, patterns, or trends you're seeing would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Meghan McHugh
Adoption Center Manager
Fearless Kitty Rescue
AZ
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