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Anonymous
Anonymous asked in Home & GardenDecorating & Remodeling · 3 weeks ago

will i past the home inspection to adopt a cat?

the shelter i want to adopt from does home inspections first. I live in a trailer in a trailer park but the inside is very nice and clean. the only thing is we don't have a couch right now because when we moved states we threw out our old couch as it was worn. We haven't bought a new one yet. So when they walk in theyll just see the glass coffee table, we have a nice $300 area rug from lowes, tv stand and tv, fake tree in the corner. Our game room (2nd bedroom but we dont have kids) has a black futon, desk and chair and a tv and entertainment center. Our bedroom is standard clean bedroom with headboard and footboard, dresser, nightstand the works. The only thing is we dont have a couch in the living room right now and they may think that is weird... Will we still be able to adopt a cat do you think?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    Don't worry. The purpose of the visit is to be sure you have good shelter in a safe place. The inspection does not include the" furniture police".

    One does not NEED a couch to adopt a pet and itis not a requirement!

    Please relax.

  • CB
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    They are just looking to make sure you aren't a hoarder of animals and that your house is safe and clean -  furnishings or lack thereof are not a problem.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    3 weeks ago

    I think it’s pretty crazy that they do a home inspection before they let you adopt a cat, but I’m guessing they just wanna make sure it’s a safe environment. They wanna make sure there’s no large dogs or hazardous materials out in the open. They’re probably checking for toilets with that blue chemical in the water and other things that could be harmful. They may also ask your landlord if you’re allowed to have pets. When I adopted a cat many years ago, the shelter had to call my landlord to confirm that pets were allowed. I guess they were sick of animals being returned to the shelter or abandoned because of people who think they can hide a pet. They aren’t interested in your furniture. They’re just trying to make sure it’s a safe place for a cat. 

  • 3 weeks ago

    I think you're fine. Enjoy your kitty. Adopting is the way to go.

  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    I think they’re just looking to see if you have other pets like dogs that might harm the cat. I don’t think they give a damn that you don’t have a couch. Why would a lack of a couch stop you from giving the cat a good home. Isn’t the goal of the shelter is to find a good home for the cat. 

    Does the cat need to lie on the couch after a hard day of sleeping on the floor. 

  • ?
    Lv 6
    3 weeks ago

    It should be just fine.

    If they ask, simply tell them that you are in the process of shopping for a new couch.

    Good luck.

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