The kittens have been listed in several places for over a week. Normally, I receive some interest and some hits on such cuteness, but not this time around. I believe that the scary downslide of the economy may be in play here. With rising gas costs $4.41 in town right now, food prices soaring, no one in this area wants to add another mouth to feed, even a feline mouth. I suspect that these latest additions will just become permanent members here. If that happens, I won’t be able to rescue another kitten or a cat for a very long time.

The reality is that doing this privately means a big chunk of our income goes for their care- food, litter, vet costs all adds up. I have to be realistic here and understand that I am at capacity right now. Even adding a small kitten will eventually add to the overall cost of this crowd.

I now have to factor in three neuters for cats and one spay, plus a neuter for Baron and dental work for the horses. Gosh it never ends, but I wouldn’t change a minute of it, even during hardships like Mike and I are experiencing currently. Their companionship in our lives means the world to both of us. They are all happy, healthy, sociable cats and kittens, wonderful with dogs and other cats and they make me smile daily. For me, that is priceless!