Cassandra, Whew! That is a dilemma! But, as you already stated, that "if" you do take Mom & kits, they definitely will have a much better chance at life - having a home, being loved...... They definitely won't have any of that at farm..... (UGH!! FARMS & the "mentality" of some ...... Living in the heart of Pa., I know, sadly, only too well about the plight of those poor babies....) Speaking from my own, first-hand [latest] experience, although Charity was "dumped" outside here w/ Timmy & Thomas, just wee babies - only a little more than a week old @ time.... She was really not trusting w/ people, not that I could or ever will blame her. She "escaped" from box, leaving babies behind... I bottle fed the boys, and when I finally did re-trap her, well, she wouldn't have a thing to do with her babies...... I did have her spayed, tested [negative both!], and vaccinated prior to her "escape"... And, as everyone who followed her story on list here, she remained "feral" [w/ Black Bart] until this past Feb. Sadly, I did lose both of them... But, Charity made such remarkable changes - She finally knew love & gave me her absolute trust - A PURE JOY!!!! I was able to adopt Thomas out to a wonderful family, but Timmy has made it purr-fectly clear "THIS IS HIS FUR-EVER HOME!!! Oh, chrimminy, I don't know exactly what I'm trying to say... I "think", what I'm saying is, sometimes, when you least expect it, miracles happen. And, yes, being there for those poor souls, when they desperately need help, well, yes, that IS a miracle.... I know how you've only too recently lost your babies, and, I know, sadly too well, that you really need time to grieve. That said, the "timing" of Mama & babies is off, BUT..... BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!!!! Hugs, Patti & her gang
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