This Foster Kitty Thing Might Be More Difficult
It’s nearly the one year anniversary of my first Stray Rescue fosters. The number one question I hear is whether it’s hard to let them go. I’ve always been able to say “yes, but really no” before. Yes, because they become a part of your life and it’s always a little sad. No, because before Tiger Lilly, I’ve always fostered puppies and they are A LOT of work and hassle … crying at night at first, making messes in the house (when they are super young they are so silly and excited that they often step in it requiring baths), digging in the mud (also requiring baths), needing to go out rather frequently.
Not so with the kitty. She’s quiet unless her food bowl is empty or she wants a little attention. She uses a litter box so no messes in the house, mud or running home to let her out. And she’s as sweet as can be. I forgot how cool purring is … it makes me smile. Of course, a dog is always happy to have attention, but with a kitty, it seems like you earn their appreciation and are rewarded with the sound of a running motor.
Yeah, I’m thinking it might be harder to give this one up.
December 12th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Okay — this is cool. I’m so glad I found your blog. And if you want to take in strays, would you take my DANG Yorkie? I used to love her, but now I’ve got baby, and she’s a pain. I feel bad for her, but not too much.
She’d be much happier at your house.
December 14th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Good for you fostering an animal! We have two cats right now. They were litter mates; came to our house right after they were weaned. I’m afraid they wouldn’t do well with an additional critter in the house (besides which we don’t have the time, space, or money for another kitty).
I talked to the volunteer organization that supplies cats to my local Petco, and almost signed up to do non-fostering work, but I’m afraid I’ll fall in love with all their four-pawed “clients”!