Wow, my story doesn't come close.
I found a kitten I fell in love with. I don't usually go for kittens, so much as older strays and even a few ferals. Our old man cat died a couple years ago and a couple months ago, we started looking for a kitten. I found this guy. I did the application and came back later to talk about adoption. I also called the appropriate person.
Initially, I was told he couldn't be adopted because he had a respiratory infection (common theme I'm seeing in these reviews), but a later text told me he'd just been neutered. Easy mistake to make since several kittens obviously DID have some sort of respiratory ailment. One poor little kitty was filthy and had stuff in his eyes. I came back up and the lady fostering him indicated that she didn't think anyone had adopted him. I told her I was interested in him and would do whatever I needed to. I provided a reference on the application; easy for me to do since well, we pet-sit for a lot of our friends. We also do stuff for the feral colony in our neighborhood, so I mean, reference? Easy.
We went back up later that day so my SO could meet him. He wasn't there. Nobody was. I texted Kay and asked if he was still available. No response.
next day, I asked again, via text. Nothing.
Long story short, I texted, called and went to Petco numerous times over the course of four days. I texted someone else after consulting the website. She got back with me and said she thought the cat had been adopted, but wasn't sure, so I went up. Cat's not there. I asked again. Nothing.
Look, I get that this is a volunteer thing but adoption shouldn't be an emotional roller coaster and lots of wasted time due to unresponsiveness. Also a bunch of those cats were sick. What the hell?
I've taken the issue up with Petco. I'll go through someone else.
These people were horrible. They had me set up to take stray kittens to the Noblesville Humane Society to be fixed and to have rabies shots. At the last minute Robin changed her mind saying that she could get the shots done cheaper. I never heard from her again. I called and called. I finally received a call from one of her helpers that called me an a-hole for not appreciating what they did and what they did not do. Those pets are now deceased. I had no job so they had to be put out and finally died as they had no shots. This is a wealthy lady who does this as a tax shelter and has no heart and her "helpers" are nasty young ladies.
I have adopted two cats from Robin's Nest adoption center at Petco on 96th Street. The first was just a kitten, about two months old. My second one was older maybe around four months. The first seemed sick so I called Robin and she met me to examine my cat and even gave me medicine for him. I then adopted my older cat from Robin as well based on how helpful she was with my first. Both of my cats are wonderful and I appreciate all that Robin's nest has done for them. After reading some of the negative review on this website I felt that I should post how wonderful I think this agency is. It seems that reviews are mostly written when people are not happy with something. Robin's nest is a not-for-profit rescue and I am sure their resources are limited. To expect them to have all of their kittens examined for FIV and leukemia is not realistic. They also have a return policy if a cat or kitten that is adopted from them becomes sick, they will let you come in and adopt another at no charge. It is too bad that the person who had to put their cat down in the previous comments did not take the time to call Robin's nest to see what their options were. I am very impressed with this program and will recommend it to everyone who wants to adopt a cat or kitten.
I adopted the sweetest kitten from Robin's Nest this week! He went to the vet tonight and was free of worms and parasites. One thing I would consider would be Robin's Nest to inform people adopting kittens if they have been tested for feline leukemia and AIDS as I had to pay 70 dollars for this extra testing at my vet.
We adopted two 5 year old female cats that had been dropped at the local "kill" shelter and then rescued by Robin's Nest. We got them at an adoption event at PetCo on US 31 a few months ago. These two have fit right in to our family, they show absolutely no fear of our two large dogs and are very loving and affectionate to their human "staff" members. Remember that when you get a pet from a rescue that they have been through a very traumatic experience and the Rescue is counting on you, the adopter, to help ensure the pet gets the extra care they will need.
I adopted a kitten a week ago from them through petco for my boyfriend and I's anniversary. All of a sudden he was sick with parasites and his body was shutting down. We had to put him down. I'm in so much pain and so is my family due to our loss. I just want to share before this happens to another family and will be reposting this review. Rest in peace, baby Lewis.
For starters they told me the kitten I adopted was neutered, he wasn't. He was 10 weeks old, with worms and a bad upper respitory infection. When I called Robin's Nest to let them know about all the problems he was having, they never returned my call. So, I went to the adoption center to talk to them. I was told that upper respitory infections are common and kittens need to be treated for worms often. When I brought up the fact that they had said he was neutered but wasn't they told me they don't neuter kittens. After, getting him in tip top shape (all shots, to the weight he should have been) I got him neutered. Having previously fostered cats and dogs I know most rescues require you to let them know when the pet has been sterilized, RN told me they didn't need to know. Frankly, adopt from another agency $75 for an un-sterilized kitten is too much when you can get one from the pund for $20. Another red flag is when kittens are "buy one get one free". Good luck
Adopted a 9 week old kitten from this rescue group & in less than a week I have already spent over $140 on vet bills & medications for an upper respiratory & eye infection on top of the adoption fee. I am very disappointed in the lack of care given to the kitten prior to being offered for adoption. This illness did not appear overnight after the adoption & the kitten should have been checked by a vet through the rescue group prior to being put up for adoption. The kitten will make a full recovery but I don't understand why this illness wasn't cared for prior to the adoption.
What a magnificent operation! Robin, you are a hero, taking care of the littlest of God's creatures and helping them to find great homes. We adopted our beautiful kitten in 2010 at Speck's Pet Supply on Fox Road near Geist Reservoir, and he was in rough shape after being born a stray. Robin nursed him nearly all the way to health and gave us some medicine for his eye and ear infections. Within a few weeks he was terrific, and he's been a great addition to our family. I always try to give generously when I see Robin's Nest operating a rescue center at Speck's, PetCo, etc. We are very grateful for all she does to help the cats of Indianapolis.
Recently we adopted 2 kittens who were in obvious need of treatment for upper respiratory ailments and after speaking to Robin, she stated that they typically offer to treat the kittens prior to adopting them, but this was never offered to us. In fact, after speaking to the store associate, I felt pressured to adopt that night because I was told they were to be picked up for treatment and not guaranteed to come back. Again, no offer ever made to treat and then notify us when they were ready to adopt. We have now paid over $500 between treatment and adoption fee for the kittens. When I spoke to Robin, she made no attempt to alleviate some of the cost, did not offer to cover the first round of treatment or anything even though she stated that they will offer to treat a cat that obviously needs it before adopting it. Very disappointed in the whole experience. We love our two kittens very much and want them to be healthy. But we are treating them for ringworm and upper respiratory...continuously after now having them for almost 6 weeks! So watch out when considering adopting through Robins Nest of Indy through Specks Pet Supply of Geist.