Moving, but i dont want to give them up

Hi, I'm new and need some advice. I'm 21, and have to move from Sacramento, California to Idaho/Washington this summer. I have 2 adult cats, and I recently rescued and bottle fed two babies. They're about 6 weeks now, and I found them before I had to move.

The dilemma is that I'm moving in with my grandma so I can go to school, because working 2 jobs to get by doesn't work with a school schedule. She knows I have pets, but I doubt she knows about the little ones. I don't want to give them up, I've bonded with them and they love to cuddle with me. But, I know 4 cats would be a lot to transport, and it would be a lot to ask her to accommodate. Do I have to just suck it up and find the babies new homes? Or do you think I could ask my grandma if I can keep them? I keep up on my litter boxes and feeding and all of that, and I'll be staying downstairs while she lives upstairs.

Any advice? Words of wisdom? Do I have to give them up?

Thanks.

You might want to ask your grandma first before making any decisions, bless your heart for taking them in. Being cute and little, they should have no problems finding a new home, but you have to screen carefully, look for a inside home only with possibly an older person, they are the most stable homes. Cats is a lot of responsibility for a younger person, especially if you have to find a new place to live, not to mention vet bills and food.  When you are older and own your own home it would be different. Maybe if you bring them to grandma to show her, she would be interested? They would bring her a lot of love and entertainment! Good luck , I'll pray for you all. 

If I were you, I would get the two little ones adopted out to other people. Having been a college student, I would say that it is a huge challenge to pay for anything extra while paying for school and focusing on school work. Having two cats to feed, provide vet care for, and everything else will be challenging enough. Even if you have the money, it's better not to have four cats. If you later have to move to an apartment most do not allow more than two. Now is the time when they have the best chance of being adopted since they are young and cute. I know it'll be hard for them, but it'll likely be better for them and for you if you can find them a good home. 

NewYork1303 said:

If I were you, I would get the two little ones adopted out to other people. Having been a college student, I would say that it is a huge challenge to pay for anything extra while paying for school and focusing on school work. Having two cats to feed, provide vet care for, and everything else will be challenging enough. Even if you have the money, it's better not to have four cats. If you later have to move to an apartment most do not allow more than two. Now is the time when they have the best chance of being adopted since they are young and cute. I know it'll be hard for them, but it'll likely be better for them and for you if you can find them a good home. 

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I agree. Having four cats takes money, sometimes lots of it. I would find them homes and then talk with grandma about the two adult cats. I can totally understand if she tells you no. Sometimes people don't want them in their home. Be prepared for whatever answer to gives you to then act in the best way for your cats.