When we adopted Phoebe, we didn’t realize she came with a belly full of surprise beans. By the time we discovered she was a little trojan cat, it was too late to ethically terminate.

This certainly wasn’t something we planned, but it’s happening, and we are fully committed to doing it the right way.

Our young mama cat Phoebe is expecting a litter of kittens (the Phoebeans) very soon. While we are incredibly excited, we also understand the responsibility that comes with bringing kittens into the world. These baby beans deserve more than love and cute photos; they deserve proper veterinary care, safe development, and the healthiest possible start before they ever go to their future homes.

We are expecting 5–6 kittens (possibly more), and our plan is to keep them until at least 6 months old so each kitten can be fully vaccinated, medically cared for, and spayed or neutered before adoption. Preventing future unwanted litters and setting them up for lifelong health matters deeply to us.

We want to be completely transparent about our intentions:

We will not be charging adoption fees for these kittens.

The only thing we may ask adopters to cover is reimbursement for the cost of their spay or neuter surgery, and if this fundraiser successfully covers those expenses, we are more than willing to waive that reimbursement for the new pawrents, or return those donations to you entirely. This is not about making money; it is about responsible care and making sure every kitten leaves here healthy and protected.

We will make this work regardless. These kittens are our responsibility, and their care comes first. But the reality is that responsible veterinary care for an entire litter adds up quickly, and any support would truly mean the world to us.

Transparent Cost Breakdown

Early Care

• First veterinary wellness visit (8 weeks): ~$300 total

• Deworming for 6 kittens: $146

Vaccinations

• 12-week & 16-week core vaccines: $170–$300 per kitten

Estimated total: $850–$1,800

Spay & Neuter (before adoption)

• Male neuter: $279.05–$754.92 per kitten

• Female spay: $368.30–$847.76 per kitten

With multiple kittens, these essential medical costs quickly reach several thousand dollars, but cutting corners is not an option for us. Every kitten deserves to leave healthy, vaccinated, and fixed so they never contribute to overpopulation.

This fundraiser simply helps ease the financial weight of doing things responsibly.

If you choose to donate, you are directly helping provide veterinary care that will shape the rest of these kittens’ lives. And if donating isn’t possible, sharing this page helps more than you know.

Thank you for helping us give Phoebe and her Phoebeans the safest, healthiest start possible. Your kindness truly means the world to our little furfamily. ❤️