Co-worker + kitten

[kimlovescats]

What a sticky situation! I think what I would do is continue to nonchalantly question her about the kitten. Then at some point when she seems a bit like she is complaining about it, say this, "it sounds like you've really got your hands full with 3 kids and now this kitten!" Maybe that will open up the opportunity for her to feel free to say how she REALLY feels about the kitten. If so, then that would be the time to offer to help 'her' out and take the kitten off her hands!

Let us know how it goes! GOOD LUCK!

Kim

[catmandu]

That Sadly Will Be The Kind Of Person Who When The Kitten Needs Spaying, Shots Etc Will Say Oh Shes Too Much Trouble And Dump Her Somewhere.
I Wish People Had The Maturity And Empathy To Realize That They Are Taking In A Living Feeling Animal , Not Buying A Virtual Pet.
I Hope That Kitten Can Win Them Over , But Some People Truly Should Not Be Allowed To Have Creatures Of God Dependant On Them.

[orangemm]

I try to keep my questions casual, not too probing or nosy. Lucy is using the scratching post and eating well. I am going to approach the "take her to the vet" subject next week. It will probably fall on deaf ears, but I will try. Most importantly, Lucy will need to be spayed in the near future.

At least I can wrap up some little things for Lucy for Christmas!

[momcat]

Poor little Lucy! Adopting any pet is a responsibility and a commitment. Somehow I get the sense that co-worker has the mind set that Lucy is "only an animal". How are her kids with the kitten? Are they gentle when playing with her or do they tend to be a bit rough on her? Or do they tend to ignore her? As far as Lucy seeing a vet, you might want to ask if co-worker has a vet and if her answer is no you might recommend one.
I sincerely hope I'm misreading things here and Lucy is being properly fed and cared for. This kitty would be a loving and loyal companion to the right person or family. Somehow I'm just not sure this is the right place for her.