Butterscotch N' Pals: Foster/Rescue Megathread

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gloom: Feb 1, 2003; distracted from distraction by distraction

mcmagic posted:

Send good thoughts to my foster Iji who is going in to get his patellar luxation fixed tomorrow....

That is a handsome lad, I hope his procedure goes well and he makes a full return to comfort.

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gloom: Feb 1, 2003; distracted from distraction by distraction

Pollyanna posted:

This is a good thing to keep in mind. I�ve been thinking about what kinds of cats I�m interested in fostering, and I�m realizing I�ve only ever truly known one cat, not all cats. I can handle adults and seniors, but am I cut out for kittens and young adults? Especially if they�re significantly different from my previous cat�but if they need help, they need help - I can adjust.

I haven't fostered (yet) but I did volunteer at a rescue for about a year until I moved. I think it's great that you're introspecting on this. What I discovered at the rescue is that I can't handle kittens at all. I like the idea of them or just playing with them casually, but when I needed to clean their enclosures or the safe room or provide any kind of care I often felt anxious and annoyed. I did a lot better with the older cats.

Depending on the training provided by the fostering program, if you can get a little experience at a rescue before you commit to bringing cats home you might feel more comfortable.

# ¿ Jan 30, 2024 16:01

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