Angie - belive me, I have tried MOST rescues around where I am and every single one refused.
My old cat died last year, he was not really old, he was under 10 ye but had kidney cancer and had to be PTS.
I have contacted lots of rescues to get a cat but no way - flat, work, dog......
I got 4 kittens to join the family at the end, yes - I bought them.
MY dog (that I bought as well) absolutely adored them from day one (some photos on another thread about members photos), 2 of them moved out when my daughter did to go with her so have 2 boys left and an extra boy (long story) and all get on with the dog brilliantly.
2 out fo 3 like to go out so they go out - into a communal garden where everyone likes them and makes a fuss of them One is a 90% indoor cat - his chice as he is permanently positioned in the kitchen where the food is
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3 months ago one of them needed an op, luxating patella, had one leg done and will need another one done too - all my pets are insured, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, wormed, flea treated and on decent quality food.
When I work - dog walker takes the dog out for 1-2 hours around lunch time.
So yes, my fury family is now complete BUT those could have been rescue animals - if only...