Jessika is absolutely right, Kimm. There's all sorts of weirdos out there and your kitties depend on you to protect them.

I do adoption counseling for a humane society that uses Petfinder.com. Two of my fosters last summer were adopted out of my home via Petfinder.

So, here's my advice: You have every right to expect to meet the individual, ask them important questions, such as "Do you intend to declaw?" or "Do you intend to let your cat outside?" Ask them "Why do you want this cat?" Listen to their answers and follow your instincts.

But here's the important thing: Ask to see their driver's license and write down their name, address, phone number, and driver's license number. We always do this (we make copies, actually) and if they have good intentions, they do not mind. Only once did someone pretend that he didn't have it with him and then he left shortly thereafter. (What do you suppose he wanted with our little black kitty?)

For me, shipping would be out of the question.

Others here on PT adopt from their home and perhaps they'll chime in with their own experiences and advice.

Good luck to you...it's a wonderful thing you're doing for these kitties.