A few months ago, one of my cats ended up getting pregnant before my dad and I could get her spayed.
I thought I could care for the mama and her kittens and I did everything I could, but long story short, the whole litter contracted a virus and my dad could not afford to take them to the vet and so they all passed. This experience really took a toll on me, I was distraught. After this situation, I felt even more strongly about getting her spayed the moment my dad and I could afford it.
But, she ended up getting pregnant again before we could afford the procedure. I knew that we couldn’t care for her and the kittens, so I suggested giving her up to someone who can, perhaps a foster home or cat rescue group.
Before that could happen though, my cat gave birth, and now I am afraid.
My cat is incredibly protective of her kittens and will attack my other two cats on sight, meaning i have to keep them locked in another room away from the mama for their own safety. This isn’t good for them, as they don’t get much space to roam around.
I am just about to start a new job, and soon after, my freshman year of college. I have a lot on my plate right now and I know that mentally and emotionally, I cannot handle taking care of kittens for the next 6-8 weeks, and I am also deeply afraid of them passing away like the last litter did.
Moreover, my dad and I are in a very tricky place financially, and if any medical complications were to arise, I know for a fact that we can’t afford a vet bill.
Between financial concerns, the well-being of my other cats, the well-being of the mama and her kittens, and my own mental health, I am very stressed and have not a clue what to do.
Any advice would be great, thank you.
I thought I could care for the mama and her kittens and I did everything I could, but long story short, the whole litter contracted a virus and my dad could not afford to take them to the vet and so they all passed. This experience really took a toll on me, I was distraught. After this situation, I felt even more strongly about getting her spayed the moment my dad and I could afford it.
But, she ended up getting pregnant again before we could afford the procedure. I knew that we couldn’t care for her and the kittens, so I suggested giving her up to someone who can, perhaps a foster home or cat rescue group.
Before that could happen though, my cat gave birth, and now I am afraid.
My cat is incredibly protective of her kittens and will attack my other two cats on sight, meaning i have to keep them locked in another room away from the mama for their own safety. This isn’t good for them, as they don’t get much space to roam around.
I am just about to start a new job, and soon after, my freshman year of college. I have a lot on my plate right now and I know that mentally and emotionally, I cannot handle taking care of kittens for the next 6-8 weeks, and I am also deeply afraid of them passing away like the last litter did.
Moreover, my dad and I are in a very tricky place financially, and if any medical complications were to arise, I know for a fact that we can’t afford a vet bill.
Between financial concerns, the well-being of my other cats, the well-being of the mama and her kittens, and my own mental health, I am very stressed and have not a clue what to do.
Any advice would be great, thank you.
