I've made a decision...

I've decided that Mattie Grace and her kittens would have a much better chance of getting adopted if I brought her to the Grosse Ile Animal Shelter. This shelter is like no other I've seen. It's very bright and cheery. The cats have free roam while the shelter is open. They only go in their cages at night and to feed. I'm also a volunteer there so I can keep tabs on them.

I've had several calls from people wanting kittens. After wasting hours of time waiting for people to show up, they never do. Not even a phone call telling me they can't make it.

This is a no-kill shelter and the class of people that go there guarantee her and her babies quality homes.

I called the ACO this morning and it's all set. If for some reason she doesn't want to take in the mama, I'll take her back home with me.

Please don't be mad at me. This was a very difficult decision to make. But I feel that they will have a much better chance of getting great homes if they have more exposure at the shelter as opposed to being at my house waiting for the phone to ring.

I'll keep you posted.

I think it's a great idea. You'll be there to keep an eye on them and probably still have a say as to who adopts them. :)

It might be hard for you to let them go, but I think you're a great person for doing it. :)

I think it's a good decision. Good luck with homes!!!

It sounds like a wonderful shelter. Best of luck to Mattie and her babies.:D

It sounds like a great idea, Donna! You have given them all what they need for now - time to move them where they have more exposure - it really sounds terrific:)

This sounds great! I think you saved their lifes up to now and now they have the chance to find their furrever homes! Good luck Mattie Grace and babies:)

I don't know why anyone would be mad at you, Donna. It certainly sounds as if you are making a very wise decision, looking out for the well being of this mama and her babies! You have already been a blessing to them. :)

I agree that they will get much more exposure at the shelter and will surely be adopted in no time. I'm glad the shelter agreed to take them in and it's good to know you can keep tabs on them when you volunteer there.

Good luck sweet babies and mama!

Why would anyone possibley be "mad"??? This is a great decision, and one for the best interest of everyone!;)

I dont think,that there is anyone,onPet Talk,that has not had,to make that Very Hrad decision,as to rehoming.I have rehomed a few Cats,Like Hershey Bar,the Meezer,that I bought,outside,the Framers Market. You,are doing your best,to make sure,that these Little Ones,get a Good Furr Ever Home,along,with Mattie.Bles you,for giving these Mattie,and The Little Ones,and even break.

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Who could be mad at you for that? I'm sure they'll get lots more exposure there, and a lot of handling, which would best socialize them to lots of people. What a fabulous idea!

Donna. I think its a wonderful thing you're doing. Besides its not like you're sending them to a kill shelter, and this way Mattie and the babies can still see you and you can make sure they will have a good home. Keep us posted.

You are acting in the best interest of the kitties, who would be upset over that?

Please keep us posted on how they are.

Donna as a foster mom, it's your job to do what you think will get them the best home possible. I agree that getting them more exposure is the best way to do that. It sounds like this shelter is top notch and they will still be able to see you!

Mad?! Never! *HUGS*