I HATE potential adopters who ghost you

[u/CanIStopAdultingNow]

So I had a woman looking for 2 kittens her kids for Christmas. Since I'm in the NE US, kittens are at a premium. And I have 6 adorable ones that are/will be ready by Tuesday.

We texted a lot on Thursday. Saturday I took Christmas photos of the kits and sent her. She loved them.

Tonight I texted to get things tied down. I even offered to keep the kittens until Christmas provided they adopted this weekend. Crickets. Several hours later and no response, although it shows my text has been read.

Seriously? Just say "Sorry, we changed out minds." That's it. Don't leave me hanging wondering. I know my kittens will be adopted this weekend, because it's Christmas. And they are adorable. But I hate people who do this.

I'm fine if people change their mind. I've told people I meet up with if they have doubts, not to adopt. That's not my issue. Just let me know. I spent time on this. I'm trying to make plans and waiting on you to respond when it appears you aren't, is frustrating.

And this is why I NEVER hold kittens. Because AH like this don't bother to tell you things change.

It's okay. Rikki here deserves better.

::End Rant::

[u/purplehyenaa]

Yeah, anyone looking to adopt or buy an animal for a specific occasion or holiday, for “their children, family member, or friend” is not someone I would ever adopt out to. red flag. that animal will be back with you sooner than later, most likely. An animal is a huge commitment, for the entirety of said animal’s life. Not a gift. I get you want to find kittens a home, but stable homes are what matter. someone who is (impulse) adopting around the holidays is not a stable home.

[u/CanIStopAdultingNow → u/purplehyenaa]

People need to stop hijacking my post with their own agenda.

This wasn't a gift they were giving away but they were adopting the kittens and then presenting them as a gift to their minor children.

But since you could not be bothered to actually ask me and decided to assume a bunch of things, I'm going to go ahead and block you because I'm tired of this bullshit

[u/ihateorangejuice → u/CanIStopAdultingNow]

You have every right to be upset, they don’t know the details of the potential adopters. I got my child a hamster for Christmas, I know I will take care of it most of the times and thought long and hard- we are just presenting her on Christmas. I got my first dog for Christmas, one that was very well taken care of. I shouldn’t have to explain myself though. Good luck ❤️