Kind cat lover rescues abandoned stray only for the vet to refuse him adoption over technical red tape: 'The owners have moved away, but they can’t give her back to me'

It sounds like this kind-hearted cat lover was hoping to give a sweet stray a furever home, but the vet had other plans. After spotting a kitty with a collar hanging around and scavenging, they did the responsible thing. Offered shelter (a cozy box on their roof!) and tried to locate her family with a paper collar. When no one responded, they brought her to the vet to check for a microchip, only to be told the owners had moved away. Unfortunately, rather than letting this caring human adopt the cat on the spot, the vet insisted she go to the RSPCA. Now this would-be cat parent is left feeling like they were cat-burgled by bureaucracy.

It's truly frustrating when you try to do right by a feline friend and end up tangled in red tape. The good news? The RSPCA will care for the kitty, and there may be a chance to apply to adopt her officially. Fingers crossed this devoted human and their rooftop companion can be reunited, because this sounds like a purrfect match that deserves a happy ending.

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Maybe you can sort it out directly with the shelter or previous owners and finally bring home the cat of your dreams. Because every purrfect partnership deserves a happy ending!
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If the previous owners sign off, it really shouldn’t be a problem. Fingers crossed you get to bring this sweet kitty home where they clearly already belong!
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At least this way you’ll be able to adopt her legally and officially make her yours in a forever home with all the love and cuddles she deserves!
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