ramanth, I know exactly how you feel. I cried just reading your thread. There was a kitten hiding under the apartment building for about 3 weeks. Nobody could get close to her. Everyone was feeding her but she'd eat and then run back under the building. Well one night I went to feed her and she came over and ate. I was able to grab her and brought her in. I gave her food, a towel and a litter box and left her in the bathroom with the lights on until the next morning when I could call the vet and make an appointment to bring her in.

I brought her into the vet and got the necessary shots and made sure she didn't have any diseases. She was free to roam my small apartment. I have 2 cats and a dog so I knew I wouldn't be able to keep her. I began to look for someone who wanted a kitten. My neighbor (who was helping me try to catch her) had a friend who was interested. So we set a date for her to come & get the kitten (who I named Moose). I trust my neighbor completely (she has 2 cats herself) and I knew I could trust her when she said her friend was a responsible pet owner. Well my neighbor, her husband and their friend came over to meet with Moose and to finally take her home.

As soon as the door closed to my apartment, I started to bawl my eyes out. I didn't think I would be sad that Moose was leaving. I didn't think I was that attached to her (though she loved sleeping on my head at night). I knew I was doing the right thing because I couldn't have another cat. But it was so painful just the same. I wanted to chase after them and take her back, but I knew I couldn't. It took me about 2 months to get over the pain. Luckily for me, my neighbor has given me a few updates on Moose. She is doing well with her new family. That makes me feel good. But I still think about how life would be if I kept Moose with me.

Just looking at your pictures, I'm sure she will find a good home. She is very very cute. The fact that she's a kitten is a plus. Everybody wants to adopt kittens. You did the right thing, bringing her to the shelter. It's a shame you had to deal with the "idiot rude woman". Personally, I'd write a letter to the Executive Director of that shelter to complain about her.

Please don't feel sad. You helped that little kitten. She is now warm, healthy and with a full stomach. You did what many people wouldn't do - you helped save a life.

Take care. I hope you feel better.