Well, the shelter is being cagey about Star.  I phoned in advance and
they said that he was approved for adoption today but was in the holding
area till a viewing space became available.  They said that I could ask
to see him.  When I actually got there, the rep said that I couldn't see
him because he was in quarantine, which I don't believe was true.  My
brother and SIL went back tonight and found that he wasn't out either.

My SIL has a thing for long haired cats, particularly black ones.  The
one she looked at online was not what she was looking for but another,
Sylvester, really jumped out at her.  He put on a show for her and was
hugely affectionate and outgoing.  She put him on hold so that my
brother could see him tonight.  He liked Sylvester but remains concerned
about their existing cat so they didn't pull the trigger tonight.  Their
cat is a female who was traumatized by a fairly psychotic female
should-be-only cat that they ended up rehoming with my SIL's mom.  This
cat would prevent Melba from using the litterbox and eating and Melba
developed all kinds of stress related symptoms.  They've finally got her
under control and Mark is worried about pushing her over the edge with
the wrong fit.  OTOH, she is very lonely with my bro and SIL out of the
house all day now and would probably do very well with a mellow fellow.

SO, they've gone home to think about it so we'll see what they decide to
do.  It was murder again today to see them all and not take any home.

Susan M
Otis and Chester