Kim,

a side effect of having a major depressive illness.
Me too!! Don't blame yourself for the URI's. It happens in ALL multi-cat households. Right now Fawnie has a URI. That's one of the reasons why I'm not letting her out.

Like CatsinDenver said, even if you don't have any rescues in your house, you're still gonna get stuff like that. It is true. When I first moved here, Mollie Rose had a URI, on top of kitty asthma and allergies.

I also think Rose has a point. Why not join a rescue organization. This way the whole shibang isn't always on your shoulders. You'll have others to help with the overload. There also comes a time when you burn out. I think (please don't take offense cuz it happened to me) that's is what is happening here. You are overwhelmed by everything that is going on. You need to step back, an possibly take a breather from the whole situation. I did and I have a new perspective on rescue. Please do yourself a favor...take a break if you can. You'll feel a whole lot better and the situation won't seem so impossible.

Good luck, hon. If you want to talk, call me. I'm here for you, as is everyone here on PetTalk.

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Donna