Thanks to everyone. If you don't mind, I'm going to print all of this off and drive it over to her when I know that her husband is not there. DH is frightened that he (jerk?) would be able to pick up if I send directly to her via e-mail.
Oh my. Thank you, thank you all. We are ok having them all stay for a while (ok, a good while), but are concerned about the long-term (we have DD, and a Katrina-victim dog, who turned out to be enormous -- 80 lbs and 5 feet -- Dymka Padooshka (Smoky Pillow) (older fat cat) -- 3 weeks ago brought in Sister (amputated tail) and Brother ( has a tooth anomaly, so he looks like he's got -- how can I put -- (NOT pc) -harelip- but he's actually ok.
So. Things are a bit hectic here, as is. But... we'll help S and M and S's mom,
and I'm seriously looking into all of your suggestions...
These sweet people need a safe haven. Thanks to all of you for your advice.
