Sometimes a new home is for the better!
Aly, don't be too sad about the kittens getting new homes. From my experience it takes so little time for them to adjust and if their homes are nice and loving, well, they will be fine. Really. The secret is to find the correct match. Sometimes its just luck and sometimes not. Keep the chin up....and find those babes new homes so you can live your life in NY. Good luck finding their new homes. I am sure you will do the right thing!
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P. S. I was just kidding about Gabriel being taken. I don't have exclusive claims on that name. !!! You may name your kitten whatever you want. ;) :)