Why would she have to pay to put them into a rescue? Surely a rescue would take them on without wanting to be paid for it, especially if they knew the situation. Has she even been in touch with any rescues or is she just saying that as an excuse to get rid of them without the effort of finding them a rescue space? Could your friend or someone else from the family maybe take them in for a little while until they find somewhere to go? Would she be willing to keep them for a little while until she can sort them out or does she just want to get rid of them now? Why has she suddenly decided she no longer wants them?
Heh, lots of questions lol