Well, I volunteer at the HS and used to work at another. So, I've heard it all. I can't really think of any worse than remodeling, though. How about, "I got it as a gift and don't like it"? And people wonder why we won't adopt pets as gifts. I got into an argument with a lady at the HS this week about that, actually...
I'm an adoption counselor at our local HS. This woman came in, and was awesome! She totally bonded with this super scared shy little puppy we've got. It was super impressive and I was totally ready to adopt to her. So, she starts filling out the app (YAAAAAAAAAAY!) and half-way though is like, "Oh, BTW. I'm adopting for my sister who lives in Boston, that's OK, right?" AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAGH!
NO LADY! IT IS NOT OK!
UGH! I'm going..you know? You just spent all of this time getting this little puppy that is terrified of everything to come out of her kennel and trust you...I would adopt to YOU! But, I haven't even met your sister! UGH!