[~*Max*~]

I don't normally do this, but as a favor to a friend took in 4 foster kittens from two inbred litters belonging to his roommate. The one female was fine and went to Petsmart to be adopted fairly quickly. All the boys have heart murmurs. One should be adoptable - he has no underlying issues with his heart. He's clubfooted and tiny and adorable so I can see someone snatching him up quickly. The other two cannot go to Petsmart because they take medication twice daily and have MAJOR heart issues. Their life expectancy could be as short as two years.

I love the older one dearly and am becoming fond of the younger ones. What do you think of keeping these two guys, when they could literally drop dead with no notice? For now both look and act very healthy, and they may continue for several years this way (though unlikely longer - they MIGHT make it to five).

What do you think about keeping these guys? On the one hand, maybe foster kids would like them better and be more gentle knowing they were in the same boat as the kitties (except the kitties are basically unadoptable as the medical expenses will be high for them). But they could as I said drop dead with no notice.

Should I consider keeping them or is it better for them to go to another foster home asap?

Thanks,

Lisa