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Zaida's adoption is cancelled

8.3K views 30 replies 17 participants last post by  gizmothecat  
#1 · (Edited)
sheesh. I came home yesterday to an email from Zaida's new mom saying she is not going to come pick her up after all. Her roommate has cat allergies. :|

Bums me out, this sweet girl (Zaida) was such a perfect match to this woman. I was thrilled, now I have to go back to square one with finding a new momma or dad. :cry: The bad part is I can't even take her to the shelter because the woman has not signed the release to make her available again.

Zizi is supposed to be picked up today @ 5:30, but haven't heard from her new parents all week either. I hope this doesn't mean anything. :cry:

This is Zaida playing big sister to Tang

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#20 ·
AWWWWW ME TOO!!!! She has "the look". Gizmo gave me the look and that was it :). To be honest....gizmos original adopter didn't show to pick her up...that's how I got her I was next in line.......THANK you.... lady for not showing up because I have her and LOVE her to every lil bit. And btw you missed out on an adorable, loving, sweet, head bumping, talk to mommy kind of cat, always purring and always greets me. Thank you for being a flake! ;)

Marcia...her mommy is out there...she is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! I loved that lil kitten...she will find her forever mommy/daddy
 
#7 ·
That is so sad to hear :( I have pretty bad allergies to cat dander. But since I got Merlin my allergies are about 100x better. I can actually be in my parent's house without sneezing or getting itchy red eyes. You just have to build up a sort of immunity to it. That was one reason I got a small kitten, less dander.

It kind of sucks that her roommate isn't willing to at least give it a try. And I also wonder why it is just now an issue.

If I lived closer, I would be up there to get her in a heartbeat.
 
#11 ·
That's what I was going to say! Maybe Zizi's parents will take Zaida as well!!

keep us posted. The only good thing is that cats don't understand "unwanted" the way humans do. I too have cat allergies, but I marvel no one checked first before offering to take her. Sigh.
I'm actually hoping the same thing. Zizi's parents are a go for today for pick up so I'll discuss Zaida with them when they get here. Maybe seeing her will help. :thumb

This is TWICE that little Zaida has been chosen then rejected. TWICE!! I thought I had both girls adopted a couple weeks ago but the woman chose 2 kittens that could go home with her that day instead. I hope they pee in her bed. :devil
 
#16 ·
I agree, having two together would definitely decrease their stress in their new home as they would still be familiar to each other and take comfort with the other. You could provide a list of why kitten pairs are always so highly recommended! It's an added expense but really would benefit both kitties and owners in the end!

Hoping for the best outcomes for them, crossing my fingers!!
 
#21 ·
Zizi was picked up as scheduled! A lovely family (she a piano teacher, he a college professor). I'm hopeful for the relationship!! They love her, that's all that counts.

Zaida had a potential suitor today. A good friend has a friend that was interested, but Zaida (who marches to a different drummer) was indifferent and not overly loving when everyone came over tonight. I forgot to offer drinks. Bad hostess and in short, Zaida was Zaida. Oh well. We'll see.....maybe.
 
#25 ·
A happy ending after all

Zaida's new mom has decided to take her home after all. She said the roommate is moving out and she can take her. :thumb She came by yesterday afternoon and got her.

It does all seem odd to me, but I have always felt she would make a great Zaida mom so I'm going to go on faith that this is the right move. In all honesty I can't do a thing about it anyways - she WAS the rightful adopted momma. I do think things will be fine for this sweet little girl.
 
#27 ·
Yes, we do state in the adoption contract that returning an animal for any reason is acceptable. I think we make it TOO easy though, but we are a municipal shelter and cannot turn city residents away if they want to surrender their animals.

I think this woman will make a wonderful momma, really. She had originally told me she lived alone, but took in a friend that needed help. For whatever reason it is not working out and she is back to living alone after today. I'm just happy it worked out for them. Zaida is a jewel and deserves a good, loving momma and I think this woman will be that to her - that is all that matters to me. I'm really not worried about this.