Toes...Toes...Toes. I think no matter which way ones opinion/comments go, your stepping on some toes.
All this talk of age, maturity, mom who dont care in the least, nothing being accomplished. Wow. So hard to make up from down, wrong from right. Its crazy stuff here. Mom simply dont care. Ok, yes there are people out there who dont see an animal as anything with worth. instead of finding a home, she wants to try and help Giz and mom get along. Great.. but I dont know. There are many things to consider. I could get back into the negative of not getting out of bed to make a call. Im sorry, but its a poor excuse. I am a nocturnal insomniac with 4 children. I trained my kids to sleep in from birth. But today, I crawled out of bed at 7am after very few hours of sleep. I took my cat to the vet (after saving for months) I came home, to my 3 kids (one in school) I took care of them and the house and whatnot. No naps, no second chance to sleep. There is no excus in that. I will also get up and repeat the process tomorrow to get the cat home. Its worth it. I went 3 solid days without sleep to care for 4 newborn kittens, mom and my 4 kids.. I was up late last night because I had to take care of my FISH who had to have a water change due to toxins. Fish I lost sleep over.
When I first saw this thread. I thought that Bri was great. She was being responsible where her mother wouldnt. I even posted that. Things change. Too many to list really. Maturity has little to do with it at this point. People in this age range can grow up, and fast, when they need or want to. I see neither here. I was taking care of my own baby at 16, and the father the same age worked and supported it.
I dont know the story. Bri, you can PM if you would like. But when it comes down to it, I dont see what can happen where you decide to put yourself, and your happiness before your animals. I know people often dont see things the same as what people from the outside can or do. But when it comes down to it, you put the animal before you. I have done this in the past. It is VERY hard, yes. But times do come that its the only option. I gave up a dog I saved at 2 weeks from certain death and had to give him up after 2 years, for him. Not for me. I knew it was the right thing to do. (and I have many other stories too)
Other things must be considered in there care. What happens if they do get fixed and shots and are good to go... Then one day one falls incredibly ill? Then what? Would your mother care enough... no. Would she even care enough to at minimum pts if called for? Honestly I doubt that. Im not trying to say your mom is a horrible person. She simply does not see an animal as more than a thing. Which is fine. But that means that she should not be responsible for animals, and in this case she dont want to be and your fighting her. Money may be a technical issue, but its not the root of the problem. Dont assume I dont know about money either. (since you would probably pick that right up I will explain) I can nearly guarantee you that my family of 6 (Plus 3 cats, 2 newts and a number of fish) are living on less right now. With enough will and effort I have saved to get Snow spayed. Now I am starting the slow process for 2 more cats. You will not ever change your mother. She just dont want animals. You should do your best, but if you cant get things in order, place them. Carefully chosen homes. In time you will have the chance to provide happy homes in the future when your an adult yourself.
I hope in the end all comes out well. Weather that be being spayed or a new home.
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