Okay, I have NEVER gotten involved in such a controversial thread in my time her on PT. But I feel as if I have to say something. And Bri, I do believe that you love your pets and want what is best for them. I also believe that your Mother is not doing anything to help them. But I also can tell (very clearly) that you are young, and that you have a lot of maturing to do. So, you MUST step up to the plate, and put your foot down to do what needs to be done to get your babies the help they need. And I know that I will probably get a lot of flack for saying this, but here goes.... even if it means that you will need to rehome them. All along, I have been wondering if this is some sort of "tough love" from your Mom. After all that you both are experiencing right now, she may KNOW that it would be best to rehome the pets, and she is trying to help you to see that by not helping you. (Not exactly a great strategy, I know, but it could be a possibility.)

I have to say that I am concerned about some things that you have said in your posts, and most especially about not being able to wake up. What will you do when, after the surgery on Giz, you must give her her pain meds? How will you get up then? I hope that the alarm clock that Jenn is sending to you gets to you in time and you will use it with great thankfulness for her generosity! Many folks on PT are being overly generous, and I am concerned that you do not realize that. Everyone has gone out of their way to help you and your babies, (and I know that you have said that you have done a lot of the work through PMs, etc.) so why not continue that? Show us that you will find a way to get your pets the vet care that they need. Don't continue to make excuses.... DO SOMETHING! Make an effort.

Understand Bri, I am not trying to criticize, I am just trying to help you realize that if you are old enough to care for your pets, then you MUST make more of an effort. I only want what is best for your pets.