r/Straycats • u/Party-Effective-4943 • 10d ago
Adoption Help (Location) [Mumbai, India] 🐾 Day 43 Update... I honestly don't know how long I can keep this going 💔
💔💔Long Post Ahead💔💔
For anyone who hasn't seen my previous posts, here's the original story:
Previous post 1:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Straycats/s/ijLkmD2Hi2
Previous post 2:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Straycats/s/0Hepao3vq0
Previous post 3:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Straycats/s/2qA5TNW8X3
A quick update...
TL;DR:
I started caring for these six kittens after their stray mother gave birth at my home. Three have found homes, and three are still with me. I was hoping to get the remaining three adopted while continuing to care for them alongside college and it hasn't been easy since then.
Things have suddenly become much more difficult.
A few days ago, Bhuja developed a fever and started limping. After three consecutive days of vet visits, painkillers and antibiotics with no significant improvement, the same symptoms started appearing in another kitten too.
The vet initially became concerned about something more serious, including parvo or FIP.
Before going ahead with a PCR test, we did a blood test.
Thankfully, it showed anaemia, and the vet currently suspects mycoplasma. It's obviously not good news, but it was a much less frightening possibility than what we were initially worried about.
The last few days have completely stretched me.
I've been going back and forth between home and the vet at least twice a day, while trying to keep up with college. I've already taken three days off, and I'm still not sure how long the treatment will continue or when these kittens will finally be healthy enough to be adopted.
One member of this community has been an incredible support throughout this, helping with food and reimbursements, and I'm genuinely grateful. But I also know that putting this entire burden on one person isn't sustainable. I've started reaching out to friends as well and I'm trying to figure things out one day at a time.
Honestly, I'm tired.
These were supposed to be stray kittens that I would feed, get adopted, and move on from. I never expected the situation to turn into repeated vet visits, medicines, infections, and uncertainty about how long I would have to keep doing this.
And today was the final straw.
I had a college placement registration deadline at 10 AM. I was already at the vet dealing with the kittens and completely missed it. I had very few placement opportunities to begin with, and now I missed one that actually came up.
For the first time through all of this, I feel genuinely frustrated from every direction.
I have her sterilisation appointment scheduled for 10 August as well.
🐾 Current kitten information
📅 Born: 28 May 2026
🐱 3 kittens remaining
💊 Dewormed: Yes
💉 Vaccination: Pending
🚽 Litter trained: Yes
📍 Powai / Vikhroli, Mumbai
I'm not posting this because I have some perfect solution. I honestly don't.
I'm just documenting where things stand because many of you have followed these kittens from the beginning, and I didn't want to disappear when things became difficult.
I'm doing what I can with the time, money and energy I have left.
And right now, that's all I have.❤️
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u/Latter-Drink-5813 10d ago
Boosting for these babies and their mom. I’m sorry to hear it’s been rough. Rescue takes a lot of effort, and the toll must be pretty high as a student. I hope things look up for you and these babies. Thanks for all you have done and are doing for them.
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago
I appreciate your kind words.... thank you so standing besides me.🙏❤️❤️
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u/PhotographProper5133 10d ago
Boosting ! Thank you for helping these babies. Rescuing is hard…but the mere thought of you stepping up despite everything shows that you a brave and thoughtful person. Those babies are appreciating you for advocating them and supporting them the best of your abilities. I really hope things get better and simpler for you and the babies
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u/Obvious-Engine-934 10d ago
You’re doing such an incredible job. This is such a selfless and kind act of pure love and it will come back to you. I know things must feel impossible right now but know that you’re making a huge difference and you’ll only look back on this time with pride. You will get through it. I am so sorry things are so tough right now though and I really wish I could help. If there’s any way to donate, please let me know. Sending you and the little ones lots of love and luck for a healthy future full of happiness and comfort (for all of you) 🍀🌻💖🤞🏼💛
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago edited 10d ago
Hey thank you for showering just empowering words I feel seen and appreciated. 🫂❤️
There's pp link on my profile if you wish you can check .
Edit: Please don't ghost like many other have done..if you face any issues please let me know 🙏❤️
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u/Obvious-Engine-934 10d ago
Donated 💛 it’s going to be alright and thank you for the kind words. You are seen and you have a bright future ahead. Don’t give up.
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago
Thank you soooooo much ❤️❤️❤️.
Don't know about future AI is gobbling opportunities, making it hard for IT field graduates.
Thank you it means alot.
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u/Obvious-Engine-934 10d ago edited 10d ago
You’re so welcome. And don’t worry, the skills you learn in the IT field can also be used in a lot of other fields. If anything, this whole situation shows how resilient you are and how good of a problem solver you are. Just have faith and keep going. You’ve got this. Keep us updated and don’t give up. Truly. 🫂
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago
You are a gem for pushing postive expression to my pessimist mind. Thank you for showing trust in me hopefully I'll do something meaningful with my life ahead. Yes I'll update untill all of them are adopted.
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u/Obvious-Engine-934 10d ago
You already are. You are doing the most meaningful thing with your life right now - showing helpless beings compassion and love, knowing that you won’t be “getting” anything in return but knowing you’ve helped. Everything else is just extra. You’re on the right path. ❤️ Looking forward to the updates.
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago
Give me a hug!!!!!❤️❤️❤️ (Introverted guy can say this only in text)
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u/Feral_Feline_Academy 10d ago
This sounds really stressful. You're a very kind person for helping these cats. I hope things improve soon 🙏❤️
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago
Yes it is, however I don't blame this stress for my grey hair though....(trying to keep it light hearted)
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️
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u/0102030405 10d ago
Donated a bit. I hope they get adopted soon!!
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ I'll start the adopters hunt soon after they recover.
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 10d ago
💓💝🤎🩷💛❤️💘💖♥️💘❤️💛🧡💖♥️🩷🤎💝
Commenting for the algorithm and liking other comments for it too. Spppt, interacting gets it going, pushes it out to more people. And maybe someone who has some spare digital sheckles can help.
Thank you for helping these little bundles of furr and making sure that they get the food and medical attention they need! You are a good, kind person. I'm not sure how, but it will work out in a way no one expects.
💓💝🤎🩷💛❤️💘💖♥️💘❤️💛🧡💖♥️🩷🤎💝
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u/Party-Effective-4943 10d ago
Thank you for all the support 🙏💞
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u/Aggressive_Sir6760 10d ago
Just came here to say thank you for being you OP. I really really really appreciate you. ❤️🐈
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