jenluckenbach
02-14-2005, 06:32 AM
I love fostering! And I just wanted to let you know that when I say "I miss fill in name " it is not because I have regret that they have left.
I have the unique position of having the LARGEST herd of cats through my fostering. You may recall that I have already placed over 50 (then add my own) and I concider them all family. Even though I don't foster only babies, I still think of it as raising a "child" and allowing it to move on to its own life. (those who have children don't regret having them when they leave for college or married life)
I was a firm believer that I too could NOT let go............that is why I never fostered (until relatively recently). But I think I have truly found something that I am GOOD at! And look at all the fringe benefits! :D:D
1) variety
2) all the purr therapy you can stand
3) challenge
4) love and devotion
5) satisfaction
I shower my fosters with love that they may never have received so they are ready to accept love from their soon-to-be forever homes.
OK, enough rambling...........now get out there and foster a cat.....:p :D:D
I have the unique position of having the LARGEST herd of cats through my fostering. You may recall that I have already placed over 50 (then add my own) and I concider them all family. Even though I don't foster only babies, I still think of it as raising a "child" and allowing it to move on to its own life. (those who have children don't regret having them when they leave for college or married life)
I was a firm believer that I too could NOT let go............that is why I never fostered (until relatively recently). But I think I have truly found something that I am GOOD at! And look at all the fringe benefits! :D:D
1) variety
2) all the purr therapy you can stand
3) challenge
4) love and devotion
5) satisfaction
I shower my fosters with love that they may never have received so they are ready to accept love from their soon-to-be forever homes.
OK, enough rambling...........now get out there and foster a cat.....:p :D:D