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exactly what they said. especially if you're able to convey your "no thanks" is not about them or you but rather about the kids. my wife and i run a non-profit for domestic animals. we have to tell people often enough our basis for rescue is limited and exceptional and that we don't adopt out. as well, when well-meaners want to offer pet supplies that are no good to them anymore, most often we have to politely decline. or if they decide they wanna come visit though we are on our private property and not open to the public. anyway, i feel for you. it's awkward at first, but you get used to it to the point it doesn't pull your heart strings to decline