Checked the Blizzard store lately?  Looks like that Pandaren Monk pet is out of stock.  Now this comes as a shock to many people because the item is, you know, not real and therefore should not run out.  On top of that, there had been no previous warning about the Monk pet being a limited item.

The Make-a-Wish Foundation can't be too happy either, since Blizzard had promised to hand over 50 percent of all proceeds from Pandaren Monk sales -- at least until December 31. 

So it comes as a surprise to everyone that the developer has somehow run out of virtual pets to sell.  You'd think they'd at least wait 'til the end of December to slap on the "Sold Out" tag, right?  We have to say it again: they sold out a virtual item.  Aren't virtual things theoretically limitless?

Luckily, Blizzard community folks aren't sitting still and have promised to look into this matter for their loyal customers.  Hopefully this is just one big misunderstanding-... Wait, did that poster just say he wants to give the Monk as a Christmas present?  You'd think a Christmas card would be more sensible. 

For those who hide behind the "It's for charity!" shield, please note you can donate to charities of your choice directly at any time.

Oh well, at least the non-charity pet is still available.