A lot of circumstances will come into play regarding mom taking them in. Of course, the first thing is they will need to be captured and vetted. Mom has no doubt that they have the normal outdoor cat things going on: fleas, earmites, and worms. But those are treatable. What she must know is if they are FeLV negative and FIV negative. Unfortunately, if they test positive for either then mom can't take them.
Mom's other concern, should these babies check out healthy, is how will we accept them? She doesn't think the kitten will be a huge probably, but she is concerned about the adult. Another woman that is helping with the rescue said if mom cat doesn't work out, she would take her, so there is a backup plan.
Wonder if these Tennessee cats meow with a Southern drawl? They are located near Chattanooga.
So that's what is going on in our part of the world.
We know EXACTLY where you are with this! We want to be respectful to the home cats, but opening our hearts and home to new critters just seems to be the way. No one will fault you for wanting to stay at your current household size. But then again, cute wee ginger kitties! Momma looks just barely out of kittenhood too. Guess you'll have to go with your gut feeling, or flip a coin...good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh I am thrilled at the possibilities! All my love and I hope all goes well.
ReplyDeletePaws crossed things work out for these two - with you, or anyone else that can give them a good home.
ReplyDeleteWe hope things work out...it would be great for those kits to have a home.
ReplyDeleteYou have a big heart! We, too, hope this works out for you to adopt them.
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