Input needed...UPDATE 11/29/07 Post #16

[moosmom]

A really nice couple came over to look at Lily and her babies. They were going to take just one kitten and Lily, but when they saw how well they got along, they said they didn't want to break up the family and want to take all three.

I am a pretty good judge of character and although I think it's great that they can all stick together, I have a couple of concerns.

When I talked to the husband on the phone, he said his daughter was 5 going on 6. They live out in Stafford and have a big house with alot of land. They know all about coyotes and foxes and stuff and said they will all be strictly indoors. The wife seemed like she didn't have a clue, didn't know how to handle the babies and the husband did all the talking.

He said that Sabita's Rescue would provide spay/neuter vouchers for all three cats. The husband asked me how important it was for them to be fixed, as they will not be going outside. I told them it is IMPERATIVE that they be spayed. Mama as soon as the babies are weaned, like in 2 weeks.

My concerns are, I asked them if they had a picture of their daughter, they said no, not on them. What parent doesn't carry a picture of their kid?? Then I asked them how old their daughter was (I said I forgot) and they said she was 4 going to be 5 soon.

The husband said, "Since we'll be taking the whole clan, there's no reason to wait till their weaned, right??" I didn't see a problem but I still want to talk to Diane. I don't know if I trust them to get the kittens fixed (they're way too young right now), I'm sorry, but that's just a gut feeling I have. Especially after he asked me how imperative it is. Like he wants to save a little money perhaps??

We talked about cats, I showed them mine (they were very impressed with MooShoo, but who isn't??). Told him I was never really fond of cats until I got my first one. He said he was never really fond of cats either till now. I wonder if he was telling me what I wanted to hear.

I let the mama and babies out of the bathroom to run around (my cats were closed in my room). The kittens were so cute playing together. It was like they were relieved to have some space to run, and Mama a spot to hide in away from the kids.

Maybe I'm being a little picky, but I just want what is good for these babies. They've had a hard start in life. I want to make it good for them.

Any advice from you rescue guys???