Is This the WORST Adoption Photo EVER???

Marcia · 01-05-2013, 06:11 PM

From my local Animal Control adoption website. They are doing a great disservice with this picture, no matter what they say! Think I'll call them Monday.

1211-0962 Jack's Web Page

Domestic Short Hair (short coat) : : Male (not neutered) : : Baby : : Medium

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About 1211-0962 Jack

<LI id=fieldStatus>Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info) <LI id=fieldSpecies>Species: Cat <LI id=fieldGeneralColor>General Color: Black
Color: Solid

<LI id=fieldDeclawed>Declawed: No
Housetrained: Yes

My name is Jack. I actually came in with Sally (1211-0961). We were brought in since our people couldn't take us to their new home. I'm about 5 months old and entertaining. Don't let my picture fool you, I wasn't being mean, I was talking and the lady got a picture of me in action. I'd love to find home to call my own, is that with you? Come ask for me, my number is 1211-0962.

Desert Hippie · 01-05-2013, 06:20 PM

Oooh, I've always wanted an insane cat that will frighten the neighbors
and eat the dog! He's just the one!

rdswan14 · 01-05-2013, 06:27 PM

Unbelievable that they would choose that photo. The explanation of it is in small print.

Marcia · 01-05-2013, 07:17 PM

I agree! Can you imagine seeing that picture on PetFinder and wanting to read any further??! They may mean well, but it's not smart IMHO.

OliverandCo. · 01-05-2013, 07:31 PM

Wow. Looks like a Halloween cat. Looks a bit like fear, not play.
I'd adopt him and his sister because I love Basement Cats.

Arianwen · 01-06-2013, 03:29 AM

Not a good pic to choose.

I have to ask, what is a Basement Cat?

**marie73** · 01-06-2013, 03:40 AM

time for a Google search

Mitts & Tess · 01-06-2013, 05:08 AM

Petfinder did a class in Tucson. They picked thru local rescues photos showing good ones and bad ones and explained why. We were happy to see one I had taken. I put up a turquoise table cloth in the background and had one of my black fosters reaching up on two legs for an unseen toy. It expressed his playful personality. It also showed off his total black body. Black cats are extremely hard to photograph. I have a cannon digital camera that will take several shots continuously. Why rescues dont make an effort of taking good shots of animals to capture peoples attention is beyond me! That photo Marcia posted turns a lot of people off

Purring_Kitties · 01-06-2013, 09:15 AM

He is just the cat for me! Hahahahahahaha, not. It's also sad for the cat, because he will neve get adopted with that pic.

Marcia · 01-06-2013, 09:58 AM

The picture explanation is in VERY small print - I would have a hard time getting past that awful photo! I'm going to call the Monday - maybe even go there in person to be sure my message gets to the right persons and not brushed aside!

01-05-2013, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marcia Cat Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,915	Is This the WORST Adoption Photo EVER??? From my local Animal Control adoption website. They are doing a great disservice with this picture, no matter what they say! Think I'll call them Monday. 1211-0962 Jack's Web Page Domestic Short Hair (short coat) : : Male (not neutered) : : Baby : : Medium More Pics... Won't you think about adopting me? My Rescue Login to Remember your Favorite Animals and Breeds! Print an adoption flyer for 1211-0962 Jack! Thank you for your interest in our adoptable animals. If you would like more information about this pet, see the Shelter information below. We would love to help you rescue a perfect pet! About 1211-0962 Jack <LI id=fieldStatus>Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info) <LI id=fieldSpecies>Species: Cat <LI id=fieldGeneralColor>General Color: Black Color: Solid <LI id=fieldDeclawed>Declawed: No Housetrained: Yes My name is Jack. I actually came in with Sally (1211-0961). We were brought in since our people couldn't take us to their new home. I'm about 5 months old and entertaining. Don't let my picture fool you, I wasn't being mean, I was talking and the lady got a picture of me in action. I'd love to find home to call my own, is that with you? Come ask for me, my number is 1211-0962. __________________ Cat owners' prayer: "Lord help me be the person my cat thinks I am" Last edited by Marcia; 01-05-2013 at 06:16 PM.

01-05-2013, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Desert Hippie Jr. Cat Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 58	Oooh, I've always wanted an insane cat that will frighten the neighbors and eat the dog! He's just the one! __________________ Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. And never regret anything that made you smile.

01-05-2013, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marcia Cat Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,915	I agree! Can you imagine seeing that picture on PetFinder and wanting to read any further??! They may mean well, but it's not smart IMHO. __________________ Cat owners' prayer: "Lord help me be the person my cat thinks I am"

01-06-2013, 03:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
marie73 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 29,084	time for a Google search __________________ Marie, and Always in my heart, my lovely Cinderella, running free at the Bridge. http://www.catforum.com/forum/member...signature2.jpg

01-06-2013, 05:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mitts & Tess Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 9,742	Petfinder did a class in Tucson. They picked thru local rescues photos showing good ones and bad ones and explained why. We were happy to see one I had taken. I put up a turquoise table cloth in the background and had one of my black fosters reaching up on two legs for an unseen toy. It expressed his playful personality. It also showed off his total black body. Black cats are extremely hard to photograph. I have a cannon digital camera that will take several shots continuously. Why rescues dont make an effort of taking good shots of animals to capture peoples attention is beyond me! That photo Marcia posted turns a lot of people off __________________ ~Merry~ With my eyes, they will be seen...With my voice, they will be heard.... With my hands, they will know comfort...With my action, they will be free... ~TNR and Rescue changes lives of animals.~ When the angels are busy God sends rescuers

01-05-2013, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
rdswan14 Jr. Cat Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CT Posts: 73	Unbelievable that they would choose that photo. The explanation of it is in small print.

01-05-2013, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
OliverandCo. Jr. Cat Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St. John's NL (Canada) Posts: 77	Wow. Looks like a Halloween cat. Looks a bit like fear, not play. I'd adopt him and his sister because I love Basement Cats.

01-06-2013, 03:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arianwen Cat Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 1,636	Not a good pic to choose. I have to ask, what is a Basement Cat?

01-06-2013, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Purring_Kitties Jr. Cat Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Som'where obviously. :P Posts: 43	He is just the cat for me! Hahahahahahaha, not. It's also sad for the cat, because he will neve get adopted with that pic.

01-06-2013, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Marcia Cat Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,915	The picture explanation is in VERY small print - I would have a hard time getting past that awful photo! I'm going to call the Monday - maybe even go there in person to be sure my message gets to the right persons and not brushed aside! __________________ Cat owners' prayer: "Lord help me be the person my cat thinks I am"

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