Thank you, all of you! It looks like we may not need to do the transport after all (although I'm keeping it as a backup option). Jadapit's sister-in-law is checking to see whether anyone she knows in Denver might be able to take the kitties in temporarily. If not, Dr. Goodnow has generously offered to catsit, as I'm planning to relocate to a town not far from where she lives.

Pet Talkers are among the most wonderful people on the planet! You folks are helping me to climb out of a deep pit of despair tonight. Thank you again!