I don't think that makes you a bad mother either. But there are other factors...they are just irresponsible. Volunteering at an animal shelter you develope a feel for who the good pet owners are. It has nothing to do with intelligence or income level....its more of a character thing....Originally Posted by Mz Kitty
Yikes, Calico, we DO think alike. Working at Subway, drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes don't necessarily make you a bad mother.
Like I said hon, I was playing devil's advocate. If you think the kitten is in danger, or won't be taken care of then do anything you can to keep her out of their hands. I don't know them and you do, so do what your gut is telling you.
A loop hole for your conscience. Text Shane now that he has to be at the pet store in 10 days to pick up the kitten or it will be adopted out. Then leave it in his hands. When they don't show up, put the kitten up for adoption. If they can't remember to reply to you, what makes you think they're going to remember to go to the pet store in 10 days??
Thats exactly the strategy I was gonna use Sweets! I'm just waiting until I know the exact date when the kitty will be available....then I'll text them. Considering they couldn't even be removed from their air-conditioned couch to bring the cat to the store to begin worth....I doubt they'll inconvenience themeselves to actually come pick her up. At least thats what I'm hoping....
Your facts are correct butzie. They had two dogs and the story is the mom came and dumped them. Although one time when they had the lab, I was over there on the motorcycle to meet them for a ride. When we took off....the dog came running after us, and they kept going. They didn't bother to tie him up or anything. So I'll take their story with a grain of salt.
Catsknowme, you read my mind. Thats exactly what I think will happen. The girl (Krissy) does act like she likes the kitten.....but thats because she is little and cute and new. I'd bet anything, when she gets bigger and isn't so cute (hard to imagine) and the newness wears off, they'll throw her outside.Originally Posted by catsknowme
Mike, your heart is definitely leading you in the right direction. That kitten is soooo cute - but how would they feel about her when she hits that "teen" stage, and, then a cat. Sometimes, seeing the cute "puppy and/or kitten" stage, makes people think of the animal as toy and even though that pet matures into a spectacular dog or cat, the "toyness" is gone, and the people lose interest
Sending prayers and vibes that the kitten finds a very deserving family and that the irresponsible couple is too lazy to go out and get another dog or cat
