Oh Kim, I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad. I know you are heartbroken about having to let these 4 go, but I can't help but say...Yeah! Tony found a home!!!

Jen, I know that you are right .... it's just that the longer they are here, I feel like they are in total shock having to be uprooted. I'm sure you know what I mean.
I know this won't help much, but this happens to 99.9% of the kittens out there. They are all uprooted from the only homes they've known since birth, and they all adjust. Yes, some adjust better than others, but they all adjust. And I'm sure, since these were some of your favorites, that their new furrever homes will be some of the best and they will all live long spoiled lives.

And now, in my opinion, you did a great thing by letting these 4 go. They are some of the most adoptable by your own admission, and I think you can really do the most good by keeping, taking care of, and loving those that nobody else wants - like Hope, Bonnie & Marmalade. These kitties, and others like them, need you more than the others because they need a special, understanding person. Most people wouldn't give these three the time of day, but you have given them a great loving home where someday they may just come out of their shells a little.

I know it's hard, but you are doing what is best for YOU and for the rest of the kitties you have. Like you say, knowing they are going to a good home is soooo much better than having them sent to the pound because of a vindictive person.

Hugs to you and hubby. I know it's hard for both of you, but maybe giving the rest of them some extra snuggles will help you through this hard time, knowing that you are doing the best you can for them.

PS - CCL, too funny, the loud booming voice from the heavens.