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 →
This is probably my last photo of Downton. His permanent adopter is coming tomorrow in the afternoon to take him to his new home, which is about 4 miles from where I live. The photo has not been digitally enhanced … Continue reading →
I like this photo which I took this afternoon: He is “Downtown”, my spotted tabby foster cat. I like this photo because it is stripped back to basics and the tabby cat can look a bit like a curled snake … Continue reading →
A cat fosterer should have committed to the role before embarking on it and the role is about improving cat welfare generally. My first foster cat has been adopted and I have mixed emotions: sadness at losing him and pride … Continue reading →
I can’t say more for the time being because I don’t have permission to discuss my foster cat but he is a young, male spotted tabby with a super coat and a character to match – very loving and easy … Continue reading →
Are there any men who foster rescue cats? This is a just a straight question and the reason why I ask is because I have made two applications to be a cat fosterer to rescue organisations who say they need … Continue reading →
This is a quick note to raise a question about whether the cat shelter system in America should be shifted towards a universal fostering system. In a cat or animal shelter the cats live together in a confined space. If … Continue reading →
A 4 week old kitten was rescued from the recent Arkansas tornadoes. His name is Mission Kitty. Just another rescued kitten amongst many from devastating tornadoes, you might think. Not quite because enlightened organisers made arrangements for this vulnerable kitten … Continue reading →
By Susan Danley Fostering one or more pets that are waiting for adoption is a wonderful way to keep them out of overcrowded shelters. Fostering means that you must provide care for a dog or cat and may eventually have to … Continue reading →
In this article “fostering out your cat” means handing over your cat to someone else for a period of time that is longer than, for example, a typical holiday. In other words longer than 2 weeks. The sort of fosterer … Continue reading →
