The kittens are gone.. There gone..

[Spirit2010]

All of them are gone now. And I don't want to cry over it, but I'm having an awful time on it... But, they are gone.. Really gone. Just Mika's babies, and Mika is reminding me soo much of them, I want to lock her up somewhere right now, somewhere, where I can't see her, not right beside me.. Because, Shakesphere, and Tosca has her face!! And remind me soo much of them.. I want to forget it already. And forget that Mika had kittens, and that she never had kittens. I got attacthed while they were here, and this is the result, always. I want to lock up all the animals, somewhere, where I don't have to see them right now. Whisper is in her crate, Hershey is in the Utility room, and the cats, Lucky is on top of the counters, where I can't see her, Hunter is hiding somewhere, but most of all, Mika is right next to me... I love her and all, but I don't want to see her right now. But, I'll go over, and give it a shot, at the least. Maybe it will make me feel better. I don't know. Sorry for my ranting. I'm just so upset, that I actually took them somewhere, where I said I wasn't, I feel so stupid, and irresponsible. And I'm going to avoid it with Smokie's babies. Poor Chubs, the last I touched him, he was scared to death. He scratched my arm into pieces. But I can't feel any pain there, just a broken heart. And something will always be missing now. Sorry, I had to rant off my dirty deed. Thank you for reading.

 

[Herschel]

What happened?

 

[Spirit2010]

There still alive, but we took them to the Animal Shelter. Hate to say it.. But, its the truth. Sadly.

 

[Dizzy]

Ohhh.. what a shame - too late now though

Maybe you can put an advert for them up, and say where they are (the shelter) so people know to go and adopt them?

 

[Paws90]

ooh, im so sorry. A few years ago a cat of ours had kittens and when we had to get rid of them it was sooo tough!! it was one of the most awfull feelings I felt like I lost a family member, wich i guess i sorta did. So I know sorta how your feeling. and Like dizzy said, maybe you could put some ads up around your town, maybe with pictures and stuff and say what shelter there at. and maybe you could see if the shelter could let you know when they find them homes?? I bet theyll find a home in no time

 

[ToscasMom]

Oh brother.

Another litter coming soon.

 

[Spirit2010]

Oh brother.

Another litter coming soon.

No, not another litter coming soon. I could take pics right now, to prove it. But I have some good news, we went back to get them. I know I upset all of you, sometimes, but, I thought I should tell you all the straight truth. Disgusting, I know for what I did. I am very ashamed, but, I thought I should tell everyone. So, they are back down at my grandma's right now.

 

[Dizzy]

That's good news Spirit

Now you need to put your energy into finding new homes.

 

[Spirit2010]

Yes I do. But I have to figure out how to do it, first.

 

[Dizzy]

You need to advertise them - and SCREEN the people who come asking.

I'm not sure - but I am sure someone can advise you

 

[Spirit2010]

Ya, true, ask them questions, like is this kitten going to be indoors? Like that,

 

[Dizzy]

Basically interview them..

EG (I pinched this off a website)

Why do you want a pet? It's amazing how many people fail to ask themselves this simple question before they get a pet. Adopting a pet just because it's "the thing to do" or because the kids have been pining for a puppy usually ends up being a big mistake. Don't forget that pets may be with you 10, 15, even 20 years.

Do you have time for a pet? Dogs, cats, and other animal companions cannot be ignored just because you're tired or busy. They require food, water, exercise, care, and companionship every day of every year. Many animals in the shelter are there because their owners didn't realize how much time it took to care for them.

Can you afford a pet? The costs of pet ownership can be quite high. Licenses, training classes, spaying and neutering, veterinary care, grooming, toys, food, kitty litter, and other expenses add up quickly.

Are you prepared to deal with special problems that a pet can cause? Flea infestations, scratched-up furniture, accidents from animals who aren't yet housetrained, and unexpected medical emergencies are unfortunate but common aspects of pet ownership.

Can you have a pet where you live? Many rental communities don't allow pets, and most of the rest have restrictions. Make sure you know what they are before you bring a companion animal home.

Is it a good time for you to adopt a pet? If you have kids under six years old, for instance, you might consider waiting a few years before you adopt a companion. Pet ownership requires children who are mature enough to be responsible. If you're a student, in the military, or travel frequently as part of your work, waiting until you settle down is wise.

Are your living arrangements suitable for the animal you have in mind? Animal size is not the only variable to think about here. For example, some small dogs such as terriers are very active—they require a great deal of exercise to be calm, and they often bark at any noise. On the other hand, some big dogs are laid back and quite content to lie on a couch all day. Before adopting a pet, do some research. That way, you'll ensure you choose an animal who will fit into your lifestyle and your living arrangements.

Do you know who will care for your pet while you're away on vacation? You'll need either reliable friends and neighbors or money to pay for a boarding kennel or pet-sitting service.

Will you be a responsible pet owner? Having your pet spayed or neutered, obeying community leash and licensing laws, and keeping identification tags on your pets are all part of being a responsible owner. Of course, giving your pet love, companionship, exercise, a healthy diet, and regular veterinary care are other essentials.

Finally, are you prepared to keep and care for the pet for his or her entire lifetime? When you adopt a pet, you are making a commitment to care for the animal for his or her lifetime.

 

[Dizzy]

Or - something like this:

http://www.humaneleague.com/AboutUs/cat_app.html

 

[Dizzy]

http://www.bfpa.org/cform1.html

http://www.hscipets.org/adoptapc.htm

 

[Spirit2010]

I'll be sure to check them all out. Thanks! Because when we walked in to get the babies back, they were curled up in a ball, in their litter pan, and were scared to death, and there were tons of kittens. Good thing my mom changed her mind, for now. Now I have to line up some good homes for the little babies, and can cry later.

 

[~Jessie~]

I'm happy your mom let you get them all back.

I hope you can find homes for them all.

 

[Whisper]

And vaccinations.