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Increase in cat and dog adoptions to combat the stir crazies but what next?

PoC avatarPosted on March 27, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 27, 2020

There are reports on both sides of the pond (US and UK) that there is an ongoing increase in cat and dog adoptions because of lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has reported an increase from … Continue reading →

Posted in foster carer of cats | Tagged cat adoptions, cat foster care, cat fostering, coronavirus (2019-nCoV), fostering

How does a cat foster carer say goodbye to a kitten like this?

PoC avatarPosted on December 25, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 25, 2019

The relationship is bound tightly with deep feelings from both sides. How can you break that just because you are a foster carer? — Michael I find it almost impossible to imagine giving up such as sweet rescue kitten as … Continue reading →

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Cat foster carer accused of illegally selling sick kittens through the non-profit she worked with

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2019

I have one report on this and it is not that well written so it is rather tricky to report it myself. Nonetheless it is quite interesting and unusual. Please comment if you can clarify or add to the report. … Continue reading →

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Excellent picture of two week-old kitten Bianca being bottle-fed

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 27, 2019

This is an excellent photograph by Olivia Esselman published on the Aiken Standard website. It was taken in the Aiken County Animal Shelter where they are promoting a new foster program to save lives. I really like this photograph. It … Continue reading →

Posted in foster carer of cats | Tagged cute kittens, feeding cats, mother cat, mother-kitten relationship | 2 Replies

Cat foster carer claimed she had lost owner’s cat but said she had given him away

PoC avatarPosted on May 10, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 10, 2019

Rosie interviewed the woman and discovered that she didn’t understand what cat fostering meant. Warning bells rang but Rosie pressed on.

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Posted in foster carer of cats | Tagged cat foster care, cat fostering, lost cat | 1 Reply

Rent-A-Cat Just Like Mark Twain

PoC avatarPosted on June 2, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 3, 2018

In an age of subscription services and the idea that it might be better to subscribe to things rather than own things this might be a moment to discuss the undiscussed, to rent a cat rather than to own one. … Continue reading →

Posted in foster carer of cats | Tagged animal rescue, cat foster care, cat fostering, cat shelter, Mark Twain | 1 Reply

Cat foster carers need a spare room for cats to use. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on March 25, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 25, 2018

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London require that a foster carer has a spare room dedicated to their cat’s use before they will allow them to foster a cat. Is this being too picky? Is this being unjustifiably too … Continue reading →

Posted in foster carer of cats | Tagged battersea dogs and cats home, cat foster care, cat fostering | 1 Reply

Human and Cat Are Foster Caring Team

PoC avatarPosted on June 17, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 17, 2017

This is the nice story of a cat foster carer, Chandler Alteri, who has an assistant, her cat, Charlie. The two work side-by-side to foster cats and kittens and they specialize in kittens who are shy and in need of … Continue reading →

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Not sure whether you want a cat? Try fostering first

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2016 by Elisa Black-TaylorApril 12, 2016

With kitten season already in full swing, cat rescues are scrambling to find a way to get cats and their kittens out of the local shelter and into a loving home. The problem is there are far more many cats … Continue reading →

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My Semi-feral kitten (photo)!

PoC avatarPosted on November 9, 2014 by Michael BroadNovember 9, 2014

Here is Gabriel. I am fostering him. He is certainly semi-feral. He is very uncertain about humans — correctly 😉 . It is going to be about patience. A lot of patience. Here he is hiding under a bedside table. … Continue reading →

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