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Originally Posted by Maven
And I want them to have good, loving homes. My boyfriend would have to vet the homes, because he's more experienced. I'd rather a shelter or rescue check, though, to make sure all bases are covered. We gave one kitten (now a fully-grown cat) to a friend of my boyfriend's, who is thriving and happy. The friend sends us photos sometimes.
I want to do what's best for the cats, but I also don't want to lose my home and property. I want to take them all to the vet for spaying/neutering, shots, worming, and whatever else they need. But money and being able to catch them are issues.
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There's NO reason you cannot vet the homes yourself. You keep leaving everything up to your boyfriend and willing let yourself be held hostage. What you choose to do with your life is up to you, but this has an adverse effect on the cats who don't have a choice. There's a good chance that you cannot catch you cats because they don't trust you, given the condition of the house.
If you want to do what's best for the cats, there won't be a "but" to complete that sentence. Please contact the ASPCA and explain your situation. They regularly deal with hoarders and they avoid putting cats down unless they absolutely have to and will work with you for alternatives.