Kim,

I don't know the specifics of your rescue efforts, but I think that you take in cats and try to place them yourself?

Why not try working through a organization, such as I do (siameserescue.org)?
We are saving one cat at a time.

The good side to having an organization to back you up is:
Network of other fosters to communicate with.
Website has photos of cats that reach specific adopters looking for cats.
Supplies provided.
Vetting provided.
Intense screening of applicants insures good placements.

You can have as few or as many cats as you wish. If a foster in your home is not working with you residents they can be transferred.
There are a wide variety of cats such as kittens, elderly, queens, etc.

I have had a wonderful experience with the rescue and yes, most cats that come from a shelter do have some illness, but I have kept my cats from getting it with rigorous handwashing and isolation techniques. I like seeing the little sick ones get better. I've got my first little girl recovering from her spay, yesterday. I like nurturing her.

Please don't give up. We may not be able to help them all, but we can help one at a time. Don't be overwhelmed. There is a logical way to take this on.

Please P.M. me if I am not understanding you situation, or I can give you any more information on siamese rescue. We are in great need of fosters.

Rosethecopycat