Hey Cassandra,
It does indeed sound like you have a situation, but
never fear, time will tell the answer whether you're
ready or not. lol. I honestly don't know what to
tell you. Only you can know if it's too much to take
on right now. If you do take the kitties in, it won't
be long before you wonder how you ever questioned the
decision because they'll be in your heart. I guess
the question is, are you ready to make room in your
heart so soon? What would Tomi, Kisa, and Koda say
about all this?
You are right that taking the momma in will probably
be quite an adjustment on her part. Of course, losing
the battle in trying to save the babies she lost to
that dog might just be enough for her to appreciate a
home without dogs that will attack her remaining
babies. Even if she does turn her back on the
kittens, you can nurse them yourself. Can you
separate your remaining two cats from any newbies?
You would probably want them separated initially
anyway.
I lost Cricket in November, and accidentally allowed
another shelter kitty to claim my heart in February.
At the time, I had no plans for any more kitties. I
have to say that Smookie has definitely helped me to
get over Cricket. I did not have time to obsess over
his death (not that you are, but I sure did-I drove
myself crazy). Taking care of Smookie allowed me to
take my mind off the negative and do something
positive as she needed extra care in the beginning.
You never know...caring for those kittens might be
just what the doctor ordered for your broken heart.
:)
Wendy
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
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