Yesterday, I got a call from a couple who had adopted three kittens earlier this year. Apparently (and it was hard to understand the woman because she was so upset) they have fallen on unexpected hard times and have to move from their home of 30 years. I asked if there were anyone else who could take Roscoe, Sophia and Magenta, but she said no and they have to vacate their home by tomorrow. She said it would be a “short-lived” stay but this isn’t my first rodeo so I told her she has to surrender the kittens to me or I won’t take them. It was a bit of a struggle for her to understand my reasons behind this request, but she said she had no other choice. I told her I wouldn’t go out of my way to find them a home, but if enough time passes that it becomes clear the “short-lived” homelessness is long enough to try and find them a better place, I would.
I feel sorry for this couple. They face the unknown with such trepidation. But the reality is that it could happen to any one of us at any time. I don’t want these kittens left behind to fend for themselves or worse so I will take them. I tell everyone who adopts from us that we will take the kittens or cats back at any time without question. The only problem is right now, space is on crunch mode.
Roscoe back then:
Sophia:
Magneto:
These aren’t the secure, safe times politicians keep promising us. Anyone could lose his home at any time, it seems. It’s why I’ve sold mine and am going back to renting; a little more secure but not entirely. That poor couple.
awww those poor people, I hope they land on their feet an can take their babies back. poor kitties being uprooted from their home. so sad