I have used craigslist a number of times to give away kittens and there’s never been a problem . . . until now.

We had just one of the Danger’s kittens that survived the dogs and with the very cold weather she was living in the dog box in the garage.  I have an old towel nailed over the door to help keep the heat in and Ruth would go up and just stick her nose behind the towel to see if anything was in there. In this cold weather Ruth would definitely be in the dog box, but she knows if she’s caught anywhere near a kitty she will get in trouble.  Anyway, I decided with all of the hunting dogs coming on Friday and Ruth wanting her box back, I should find a new home for the kitty, so I put an ad on craigslist with a picture.

It started the next morning.  I received a text:

My text reply: Great. Give me a call when you have time.

Then the girl actually called.  She began to tell me that she was interested in the kitten but that she could drive anyway to pick it up. (now in an irritated tone of voice) Her Mom has a thing about gas and wouldn’t let her drive to pick up a kitty.  Could I deliver it?  I asked her if her Mom was okay with her getting a kitten.  (in a much more pleasant voice) Oh sure, we went to Walmart and bought all the kitty stuffy we need. She asked if I could drop the kitty off in the afternoon.  I told her I would have to check my calendar and see what would work for me. (I’m a little suspicious now)

My text reply:  I checked my calendar & the only time I could drop her off would be tomorrow morning between 7 & 7:30. Does that work.

My text reply: Yes, I am at work.

My text reply: Yes if that works for you. What is the address?

My text reply: I want to be sure you Mom is okay with this. Will she be there?

I don’t think so. I have someone else who wants her. Since I live so far out of town I think it would be best and easier for me to go with one of them. They will pick her up. I hope you find another kitten.

Later – Is the kitty gone?

I did not reply to any of her texts.

Simultaneously I was also receiving a text from someone else and an email from someone named Lauren.

The text person also wanting more pictures, more information and asked about shots? I’m very suspicious on this one as well.

The email was funnier.

I’ve told all of them that the kitty is gone.  I think the kitty would have a better chance here than being some teenage girls “pocket kitty” until they got bored with it and just turned her out into the streets.

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