I've made a decision...

Thanks guys!! ;)

It's a good decision you've made, Donna. They have a much better chance of getting adopted and you can still keep an eye on them. :) Don't feel bad about it!

It sounds like a wonderful idea and you definitely thought it through, so good for you! And the kitties, of course!

Donna,

It sounds like a great place for Mattie Grace and the kittens. :) I bet they'll find their furever homes quickly there.

Bless you for all you've done for them.

Hugs,
Kelly :)

I got a call from a girl who was referred by the Feed Rite store I go to all the time. She left 5 messages on my cellphone. Lori, the clerk at the store has been weeding out perspective adopters.

Dawn (the woman) wants a short haired female :(. That's the runt of the litter!!! :(:( I am so attached to her. She's the one who falls asleep in my arms.

Okay, I know this is gonna be tough. I just didn't realize HOW tough. These are my babies and I've nurtured them since birth!!! Dawn has two children, 5 and 2. She asked me why I was asking $40 and I told her it was to discourage people who aren't serious about it.

I typed up an adoption agreement saying she will not declaw her and promises to have her fixed at 6 months. Also, if she can't keep her for ANY reason, she calls me and I come get her. She told me she will keep her indoors.

Pray for me guys!! I'll probably have a meltdown by the time this is over!!! :rolleyes:

Is it possible to offer some kind of certificate to have fixed to ensure they'll bring them back for this? Better yet, wait until the kitten is fixed before ready for adoption? We have kittens fixed once they weigh 2 lbs., then they're eligible for adoption. I wish you the best of luck!

It is going to be hard.. I still miss Wally and Marty and cry when I think of them....

Thanks K&L. That's one of my main concerns is that she be spayed. I told her that I INSIST she gets spayed as soon as the kitten is old enough. Some vets spay them earlier than 6 months.

She lives in an apartment. I asked her if her landlord allowed pets and she said yes, cats but no dogs. I told her that some apartment complexes require you to declaw a cat. She said, "Well, she has to be a year old before I can do that, right???" I kinda freaked. I told her that since Sassie is so young, it's easy to train them and I told her how inhumane declawing is.

She's supposed to come over tonight after I get out of work. Am I being too overprotective? I just have a gut feeling about this one. I've always gone with my instincts. I guess I'll find out when she gets there.

She really sounded excited about adopting a kitten.

I feel a meltdown coming!! :eek: :rolleyes:

We made the mistake of adoping out a kitten with the promise she would be fixed. She never was! I learned the hard way. It doesn't take long for the kittens to weigh 2 lbs. Is there any place in your area that will spay at this weight? Tell her the $40 is going to the spay and the kitten can be adopted once this is done. Go with your gut feelings, seems they're the best! You could also ask for the name of the apartment complex and call and see if they really do allow pets. Also, if this is a possiblity, put a stipulation she must return the cat to you if she decides it's not working out. It's not easy finding the homes we feel are appropriate (why we have 24) but if it's done right it will make you feel much better about it. The shelter we work with charges $90 for a cat but this includes spay/neuter, shots, microchip, carrier and supplies, and a very detailed adoption paper has to be filled out. The customer can return the cat up to a year (I believe) if the cat is not working out. Here's a site that offers some good forms to follow:

http://www.seattleanimalshelter.org/forms.htm

Donna I would do as K & L suggests, don't give her the kitten until it is spayed, and tell her the 40 dollars will cover that, at least you will feel right in knowing she will not leave you with that uncertainty, if she really wants the baby then she will be prepared to wait, go with your feelings girl on this one.

GOOD LUCK with whatever you decide.:)

Maybe I should tell her that I'll refund $20 when she produces a spay certificate. I know she wants the kitten now and I'm not sure she'll wait till it's fixed.

I'm going to hold off jumping to conclusions till I see her face to face and see her reaction to the agreement. I also will ask for the landlord's name and phone number, as well as the vet she plans on using.

My gut feelings have never steered me wrong either. The one time I didn't listen to them, I got into BIG trouble!

I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for the guidance.

If she won't wait for it, then it's better she didn't take it! When you really wanted one wouldn't you wait for anything to make it yours? Good luck and let us know what happens.

Looks like it's a moot issue. She never showed up. Never even called to say she wasn't coming!!

Oh well. *Sigh* I'm relieved.

I'm relieved too.

I can't believe how rude these people are being by saying they will come over and then don't bother to show up! Like we don't have something better to do with our time. :mad:

But I'm glad she didn't show up.

*HUGS*