Man Told He Can't Adopt Cat Because He's Gay, Twitter Says Oh Hell No
By Dave Basner
August 23, 2017
With so many dogs and cats stuck living their lives in pet store cages or dismal conditions, any time someone wants to welcome an animal into a comfortable home, they should be allowed to, but one man was turned down after trying to adopt a cat that "desperately" needed rehoming for an insane reason - because he is gay.
Alex Andreou explained on Twitter how he drove two hours to rescue a cat he read about in an online ad, only to be turned down because of his sexual orientation.
So, I just travelled two hours to adopt a cat that desperately needed rehoming and was turned down for being gay. WTF IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE. pic.twitter.com/XDwYELdkn7
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 22, 2017
Alex handled himself amazingly with the misguided cat owner, but in a follow-up tweet he revealed how sad the encounter made him.
So now I'm on the bus and I'm sobbing and people are staring at me because the truth is it hurts as much as when I was 8 years old.
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 22, 2017
The response from Twitter was overwhelming:
I am so sorry to hear about this my dear chap. But thanks for sharing - it's an absolute eye-opener. Hope the sympathy here is some comfort
— Jim Jamese (@kemptownbod) August 22, 2017
She does not deserve to have cats
— Just Plain Liz (@MissyElspeth) August 23, 2017
Is that really true or have I just entered a parallel universe where people are caught up in a previous century?
— Adrian Porter (@Seasider1877) August 22, 2017
That cat's in danger. People that stupid probably don't know how to work a can-opener.
— Tom Sutcliffe (@tds153) August 22, 2017
Then they came up with a plan:
Oh God please someone get the cat and then give it to Alex instead. Please. And then tell her.
— Stephanie Cox (@cox_stephanie) August 22, 2017
As soon as Alex gives the go; I'll make plans tomorrow to drive to wherever it may be to save his cat from the self proclaimed Virgin Mary
— Joe Dobbs (@DrDobbsLUFC) August 22, 2017
Finally Alex had some good news:
UPDATE: An Amazing friend who lives locally to that evil cow, is picking up the cats for me on Thursday. I am so happy.
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 22, 2017
I may then have to festoon the cats in Rainbow Flags and send her photos. Is there a co that makes pink litter? Pride cat bowls? I NEED GEAR
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 22, 2017
It seemed like a happy ending was coming, but then things got weird when the homophobic woman denied Alex's friend as well.
I have another update and it's not good news. This just in, from the friend who was getting the kitties for me. pic.twitter.com/5fSW7oVqvU
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 23, 2017
At this point Alex got suspicious:
I don't think the poor cats are getting out. If they even exist. But, somehow, that she is generally strange makes it feel less personal.
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 23, 2017
It turned out he was right. The woman is not just hateful, but pretty crazy as well:
THE PLOT THICKENS! I did a reverse image search. Curious to see if she responds. Quite clear there are no cats. Just a strange power-trip. pic.twitter.com/dxxuemtzxs
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 23, 2017
It doesn't end there - she responded!
She just called me!!! Says I'm right, she's been advertising for months and has rejected a lot of people, but only out of love for the cats.
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 23, 2017
She also said the reason she used a stock photo is that she doesn't have a camera and all cats look the same.
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) August 23, 2017
Riiiiiiiiight.
While Alex is now getting offers for other cats, the real moral of his story is to always be careful when you answer an online ad.
Photo Credit: Getty