My fiance and I should be moving into a new house in about early November and we would like to adopt a cat probably around Christmas time. I know that some rescues won't allow adoption of cats (especially black cats) around Halloween and I read somewhere that rescue centres are inundated with cats in January due to people thinking a cat would be a great present without fully understanding the responsibility. Do adoption centres restrict the adoption of cats around Christmas for this very reason and would we be expected to prove that except in extreme circumstances the cat would not be returned? My fiance and I have both owned cats before so are under no illusions about the cost and responsibility of caring for a cat. I have wanted another cat for very long time but have not lived in suitable area and it would be heartbreaking for me to finally go with the intention of bringing home a cat only to be told I can't have one. Also do all centres look up your location online. One rescue told my mum over the phone before she even visited that they wouldn't allow her to adopt a cat because she lives close to road, I understand that location is a factor as I said I would not have cat in my current location but my Mum lives in a tiny village that consists of 7 houses and a pub and the road is very quiet. She adopted two cats from somewhere else and they are very happy and the road is no trouble.
