there are organisations and groups out there to help people in your situation.

i agree, you should "lend" your pets to a shelter. the priority right now is you, once you find a place for yourself, your animals could return to you. its not like you are giving them away for ever.

try contacting your local council, they will help in your situation. if i remember correctly, you live in cornwall. so there is definately that support there, its nationwide. they can and will help, as long as you make them aware.

i wish you all the best and my thougths are with you right now.

take care

simon