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My family and I have been taking care of two stray females outside since October. They both got pregnant, and had their kittens a day apart, on 4/19 & 4/20. There are 9 in total. The kittens were kept outside, since our landlord wouldn't allow us to have pets, but they eventually moved inside because they were too big to stay in a box. We had plans on taking them to a no-kill shelter this Saturday, for an Adopt-A-Thon. This would give them the shots they needed and get them homes without costing us a dime, since my family cannot afford that. Well of course, I fell in love with a small little kitten we named "Pippy." She was the runt of both litters, and we actually thought there was something wrong with her because of house small she was. I want to keep her, and thinking of giving her away honestly brings tears to my eyes. About a week ago one of the kittens got a swollen eye, and from what I've researched, a "third eyelid" type deal. We thought it was an injury, but once again, we could not afford a vet so we would spray saline solution into her eye and put neo-sporin on the outside to prevent any infections until we could take her to the shelter. A few days ago, a few more kittens had watery eyes, so we knew it wasn't an injury, it was a sickness. Now, since they are mostly all sick, we are taking them to the shelter tomorrow morning. But, I want to keep Pippy. I have found a temporary home for her until I move out of my parents house, (I'm 17, turning 18 soon,) but they cannot afford a vet bill. Neither can I. My question here is, is there any way for me to keep Pippy at all? Could I take her to a vet and explain my situation, and set up a payment plan? I will have the money in two weeks, however much it will cost, but I cannot wait two weeks for her to get treatment. I know the other kittens will be fine since they are going to the vet tomorrow to be treated. I'm just torn up about this, I don't know what to do, and I've just been crying for hours to the point my head hurts. I love Pippy so much, but I cannot give her up. I know nothing about vets since my family has never owned a pet, so please fill me in on how much it would cost, if there is a payment plan available, and what you would do in this situation.
Also, please don't go on about me not having money at the moment. I will be able to take care of her, just not at THIS exact moment, and since it is an emergency situation and she is sick, it can't wait. I understand I will need to put money out for food expenses, litter, toys, check-ups, etc. But in this instance I just do not have the money for another two weeks.
Also, please don't go on about me not having money at the moment. I will be able to take care of her, just not at THIS exact moment, and since it is an emergency situation and she is sick, it can't wait. I understand I will need to put money out for food expenses, litter, toys, check-ups, etc. But in this instance I just do not have the money for another two weeks.