The picture you described sounds so cute. Too bad you didn't get it on camera. As for the spay/neuter thing, I must agree w/my sister PTers. I have an acquaintance who has a huge farm and she started out feeding just a few cats. I told her then to get them altered but she didn't listen. She said she really couldn't afford to but I told her that she wouldn't be able to afford even just the food for them if she let things go. Time passed and just a few months later she had 80 some cats. I can't even imagine how many she must have by now. They inbreed and get so sick from it, plus they're not immunized. There's no way she can care for that many cats. In your situation, having them altered is still doable while there are only 14 but things can get out of control very quickly. Time is of the essence. I do hope you discuss the seriousness of this situation w/your sister. And thanx again for sharing that story of Farm Boy and Buttermilk w/us. We're looking forward to some pix.