feeling very very over whelmed....Dh brought cat home..going back for kitten

Well guys I need all the good vibes you can send me. Hubby just came home in a work truck and said "I know this is a very bad idea but..." Opens the door and a small gray tabby cat is in there. Next words out of his month was her baby is stuck in the wall at work. They said it has been there for a day or too, but the guys at work didn't want me to know.
Dh can't just let that baby die, so he is taking his tools to work and going to cut open the wall. His boss told him not to, and he told his boss to go..ummm...i can't say those kinda words on this board. So we have mommy now, and baby should be here shortly. I still havn't caught lilly, actually haven't seen her in a week so I think we are taking this cat to the vet tomorrow in place of lilly and getting her fixed and she can live outback. His work called some guy that takes cats and hubby said over my dead body and grap the kitty in the trap and brought it home. I'm in tears, I just feel like there is so many cats and so few of me. I don't even want to think what would have happened if he wasn't there. If everyone can send me some everything is going to be okay vibes it would mean alot of me. So he should be bringing the kitten back soon.

Your husband is WONDERFUL! I could hug him -- I'm sure you are so proud of him!

I think of it this way -- everything in life happens for a reason. Maybe these kitties were meant to be with you!

if it is an all black kitten, i know it is a sign. That is what i have wanted all my life. So we will see what color the baby is. I want him to hurry up and get home. I'm so worried about the little one mommy seems to be calming down, i'm going to take a pic of her and post it in this thread.

Val, I'm thinking of you and sending lots of good vibes.

Something that helps me when I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed is organisation. Write down each cat that you have and their kittens (if any) and their DOB and in the next column, write down the things the cat HAS has had eg. Vaccinations, Spay, Neuter and also anything the cat hasn't had yet. Then you'll get an idea of who's had what, some of the costs (most of us try not to think about this bit too much) and also you'll be able to see the commitment you've made to these cats on paper.

Remember, you are allowed to say no. Maybe you could take in the Mum and kitten for a couple of days to make sure they're well and take them to a no-kill shelter. You're doing so much for these cats - try not to let yourself get to the point where there are so many, you feel like you can't help any of them. You have to look after yourself first, even if it is so you can provide the care and attention to all the cats you already have.

Just my

You are an

Ohh - I know - I know. But very soon Tabby's place will be open - maybe you can establish a relationship with them. That would make things so much easier for you knowing you would be dealing with quality people.

Heads up!!! .and here is their website again!!

http://www.tabbysplace.org/


Good Luck,


Helen

here is a pic of her.

I can't say no there is only one no kill shelter around here and when nanook ran way they were really nasty to us, I don't trust them with the animals. And it being kitten season, I don't want to steal any homes away from other cats. I just keep telling myself it will be okay.

this poor girl is STRAVING. she ate three cans of food. (we have a safty opener so the can isn't sharp, so she can eat right out of there)

wow that is a great site! It will be wonderful when it opens. I wonder how far milford is from vineland. I would love to work there.

Val, is she feral or domesticated?

Looks like they are about 100 miles apart (boo!). I too was impressed by the link to that cat sanctuary -- looks like a wonderful place!!

milford to vineland nj

dh says he used to feed her as a kitten, so he can get close to her but she growls and runs away. So i guess she would be another feral. Snowwhite was like that when we first found her, so i'm sure we can tame her, she is just going to take some work. I'm going to have to call around to my doggie friends and see if anyone has a big crate they aren't using, so she has some place to stay after she gets fixed tomorrow. I guess it was lucky we have that appointment.

Shes a very pretty girl, Val I know this must be hard for you- I'm sending out lots of good vibes to you and your kitty family.

Just think of all the good Karma this kind of stuff brings your way It will all work out in the end.

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Looks like they are about 100 miles apart (boo!). I too was impressed by the link to that cat sanctuary -- looks like a wonderful place!!

milford to vineland nj

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that really stinks! I think dh and I need to move out of south nj.

Hmm, I swear I replied to this earlier....

Val, you and your husband are angels for caring so much. There are so many who don't..... You are giving this cat and her kitten a shot at life, at living. No matter if you keep her or find a home for one or both, they will be better off for having you two come into their lives.

thank you guys, you are making me feel better!! Still waiting to hear about the kitten, I hope it is okay. Maybe he got it and someone at work wanted to give it a home. Hopefully he will call or come home soon and let me know.

Val, thank goodness for your hubby. She is such a pretty kitty. I hope he can get the kitten out. Sending good vibes your way.

Val, it's only 87 Miles - just a little over an hours drive - that's not so bad - REALLY!!! If need be I could always meet up with you 1/2 way!!!

What a couragious man your hubby is!!!! I can't wait to hear the news when he comes home with the baby....

still haven't heard anything from him! I hope the baby was okay, i knkow if it broke something he would take it right to the vet and not even call me. He gets off work at five so hopefully I will know something soon. I hope he was able to get it out

Val,

Just a word of caution. Don't overextend yourself, emotionally, financially and physically in this cause. There are so many cats and kittens out there in need, but you CAN'T save them all. I know, I have tried. In saving these cats, you commit to caring for their basic needs, and their most important needs are food, vet care-spay and neutering to be the top of the list! And of course love. The only thing free on that list is your love. Please just be careful how many cats you accumulate. And kudos to you for trying to find other placements for these cats/kittens, but once they are in your care, they are sooo easy to fall in love with and your thoughts may be "what's one more cat?" And you can say No, it is difficult, but it can be said.

wow, Val, I really admire you and your husband for neing so wonderful and caring.
I hope everything works out. Please keep us posted!!!!

I do agree with hissy though, don't ware yourself out! We all know how wasy it is to fall completely inlove with those furry creatures, and it is very hard to say no.

Nevertheless, when fate brings you such a gift, don't turn away... I believe that your husband was there for a reason!

Good luck, and sending some loving vibes and "everything will be okay"s !! :flash: