Some of you know that my older cat died in March, and I've considering getting another, since it's not good for cats to be by themselves. So I've been scouring Kijiji (our version of Craigslist) for months, and last weekend I found what would have been perfect - little black kitten, about 3 months old, fostered by someone for the rescue society I used to work for. The initial vet visit would be covered, as well as part of the spaying cost.
I emailed the poster, told her why I'd be the perfect person to adopt this kitten, and when we talked on the phone, she said others had expressed an interest but wanted her to be a farm cat, which she would prefer not happen. I assured her that I would provide a home strictly in the city, indoors, no dogs, no mean neighbors, I have a single balcony now so no risk of wandering into another apartment, safety first always...
She said she'd call me after work that day. Well, time passed and no call, no email. So when I finally called to remind her, she trotted out a story that adds up to "oops, the shelter took her back and adopted her out. I forgot to call you. Sorry, haha."
Well thank you SO *$%&$$)^#)! MUCH!
I'd started moving stuff around, redoing my budget (an additional cat would mean more litter supplies, more food, eventually the vet visit for spaying, she'd need a collar, toys), and was even thinking up a short list of names.
How hard could it be to tell the shelter that there was already someone who wanted her?
DAMMIT!