Do you remember the story of Mr Possum Pants from last week?
Well it happened again.
We looked at another 2 cat shelters this week, and then today went back to the first one where we first met Mr Possum Pants. After 2 weeks we finally both fell in love with a new kitten all over again. This one didn't have a name yet, but that didn't stop her smooching us, and after some serious bonding time we invited her to come home and live with us. The carer at the centre (who remembered us from last time) prepared her carry cage, and was about to type our details into her microchip, when suddenly there was a distraction, and scuffle and the heartbreaking news that our newly chosen kitten had been reserved by someone else.
I couldn't belive it. I simply ignored her, in complete denial, thinking she couldn't possibly be talking to us. Then as it sank in, all I could say was "you're kidding...right?" She felt terrible and started passing us different kittens in a furious attempt to help transfer our attachment. But as terrible as she felt, I can assure you it was no-where near as bad we did. And you know what... we couldn't get the hell out of there fast enough.
I don't know what the lesson is in all of this, but right now it sure as hell doesn't feel like a good one. It doesn't bode well.
As soon as my eyes stop dripping I'm heading straight down there with a stack of sticky post-it notes to teach them that it ain't hard to write a quick note: "cutest tabby in the room, the one with the round face and white tummy, is taken" and stick it on the fricken' door! I mean how hard can it be?!!
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AWWW! I'm sorry. Don't give up.
oh dear! i wish i could give you a hug (and the perfect little kitty). what a bunch of knuckle-heads those people are - sounds like that shelter needs a new staff, seriously.
i'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and praying there is a happy end to this story just around the corner.
Wow, that really sucks! Seriously, that shelter does need a staff overhaul. Why can't they just seperate the "taken" kitties from the "available" ones when people come to look? It can't be that difficult - just like you said. This is so frustrating and heartbreaking. I totally feel for you. I hope you will keep looking...maybe at another shelter?
Oh, flossy! I am so sad with you in reading your latest post! I was sad the last time this happened! I am returning the hug you gave me a few days ago and sending you lots of AVAILABLE kitten dust! Don't give up hope, but I agree, maybe find another- and better organized- shelter! xx
That is awful! So frustrating. I had a very similar experience happen once when I was looking at cat shelters and it was heartwrenching.
But shortly after I found my Gigi through Catmatch and she is *perfect* - it was like the former heartbreak was making room for Gigi in my destiny!
One of the other good things I found about Catmatch is that you are getting pre-loved cats that are often already house-trained (yay!) - and you can ask the owners all about the cat so you can get more information about how well you and your cat will match.
Someday your kitty will come...
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