No problem about the add! And I KNOW!!! I felt so bad for both of them! The only reasons I can think that Desmond wasn't adopted (or even taken for foster) are that he is very shy, all black, and has some tummy issues right now. He is the sweetest, most loving thing when he gets used to you, and the tummy issues aren't a huge deal and the rescue is paying for all the food, litter, medicine, and med costs until it is figured out! I was super sad when I learned how long he had been there, but also glad he was in a place where he was able to be there for that long without being put down! No-kill shelters FTW! I understand why shelters have to put animals down, but it makes me sad... :C I'm glad your parents saved Patrick! ^-^