Stretching yourself too thin

Before leaving the shelter with the 3 babes and mom in their crate, I was told the kittens and Annie looked wonderful. So healthy. Then I was asked if I could take more home to foster. I quickly declined and said my hands were full for now (no exaggeration) and headed out the door. They are at their limit and I understand the need for foster homes.  I really hope that more people will try it. It's a good experience and I know that every cat is worth it.

It was only this morning that I started thinking about how little time I have spent with my own 4 cats since the kittens and Annie arrived. Lily has taken up sleeping with me at night just to get some time in and Sierra keeps my husband pinned to the couch while he tries to watch tv. Cali is in my face 'cause she's just like that and darling Ed has taken to stretching out near the wood-stove and sleeping most of the day. He is 22 years old, Cali will be 18 in November, Lily is 16 this year and Sierra is now a senior too. I won't have them much longer. Hugo is a loner and spends his day on the deck so he doesn't even notice a difference. He will soon be going to his own home as soon as my daughter's renovations are done.  They all need nail-clipping. (note to self)  Then there is Kane. He is my shadow and enjoys the ride. My cat-sitting business takes up a lot of my day during the busy months and starting this weekend I am busy again. So I am at my limit for animals in my life.
Annie still enjoys the kittens but really needs her space now.

Audrey & Annie

I have made 3 spots for her to get up on that the kittens can't reach but the sun can. 

She likes that. I understand. Sometimes I need my own space, too.


hugs, Deb