Thats very noble that you were honest. I am also to a point. Sometimes these organizations are off the chain into your personal business that has nothing to do with the safety of the pet. I wont be screwed with like that so I only give the info I know pertains. If I followed every nonsense rule these places have 3 dogs I had for 13 healthy years wouldn't of lived that I took of a kill list at our NY kennel. I brought them home when I Volunteered there and was not honest to save them.
If I were you I would tell them the cat got out. They will follow up im sure. Return the calls for awhile then tell them if they dont stop harassing you over a cat you'll be talking to law enforcement about Harassment. Get a vet that isn't affiliated with them what so ever and enjoy you new pet.
Some people might think this is inappropriate, well no more so than this situation they put you in.. On another note, if for any reason you dont want the cat after this boloney, demand a refund as you dont want anything else from them and let them know you'll be reporting them to the BBB and anyone else who will listen to the nonsense they pulled.
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