Oh most definately yes! I've had quite a few experiences with just plain bad people. I refuse to have any of my animals go to a poor home. I'm sure it has and will again happen. But I'll do everything in my power to prevent against it. I still get a call 2-3 times a month from the local hoarder. I just ignore the number now. Then the person who: openly admitted he has mites, an IBD positive snake die, and his cat who apparently killed off his clutch of babies this year by getting Into his DIY rack, want my hatchlings this year and I just flat out refused. Then last April I rescued 2 balls from this woman, she called and wanted to see if I would sell her a hatchling. I laughed and hung up.
Unfortunately there are really poor pet owners and flat out bad people.
I can't prevent everything but if it means they go to a good and caring home that does their research and treats them like part of the family... I will hold on to them specially for those people. I'd rather lose a bad customer than know one of my little ones died some miserable death.
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