I called her this morning at 9:30 on the way to the shelter with Mattie Grace and babies. I said, "Hi Dawn, this is Donna" She said, "Oh hi! Sorry about last night, but I got in pretty late." I said, "Well gee, thanks for calling to let me know!" and proceeded to hang up on her.

At first I put just the babies in the carrier. I got about a block away and turned around. I brought Mattie Grace and put her in with her babies. I was GOING to keep her and certainly wanted to. But right now it's not possible. I'm going there on Saturday to visit.

So, she and kids are settling in at the shelter. They have their own room with a screen door on it. It's bright, cheery and she can be with her babies for a couple of days before they are separated. I left my carrier with my bathrobe in it (she and 2 of the kittens were in there with her) so she'll have my scent on it.

My friend Lora (the ACO) and two of the volunteers all agreed that Mattie AND her kittens will get placed very quickly.

I miss her already. But I know in my heart that I did the right thing. I gave her and her babies a good start. THAT is what matters.