Originally posted by Lalania
My belief is when you get a pet you are responsible for them for life.
I whole-heartedly agree.

But there comes a time when you have to *really* look at the lives of the animals. If you are unable to provide for them, find an untapped resource or find a new forever home. There is no doubt in my mind that Cassandra loves her animals and provides what she can for them. She has stated that she is at the end of her rope financially and in my humble opinion, it's time to consider the kitty's health. I can't imagine the pain Mystic is going through. I broke my arm in May of this year---I went to the hospital only a couple of hours after it happened and (now) couldn't imagine going thru that incident again w/out painkillers and a cast/splint/etc.