Amos is being adopted... Maybe.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Amos has finally after a year and a half as a foster found a new home.Maybe. Keep in mind I was not planning on adopting him out, I really love him and wanted to keep him around.

But I talked to a lady who adopted a baby kitten from me about a year ago, she called today, and asked if I had any adult kitties for adoption. I said no, but after talking for a bit, She said she really wanted a male, around 2 years old that will be buddies with her other cat. She was cat sitting her best friends cat, and her cat fell in love. When the best friend picked up the kitty last week, her kitty has been pouting ever since. He is really depressed...

Am I doing the right thing? Should I let him go, even though he has been with me since Feb 06, 2007? Should I just keep him and let him stay with his brothers and sisters? Or should I give Ruthie a chance at a great kitty, who would LOVE to be best buddies with her cat? She is the kinda owner us foster moms pray for... Takes her kitty to the vet, owns her own place, indoor only, is very responsible, and keeps in touch atleast monthly..

What do I do? Will I ever get over this guilt I feel? Am I being selfish? AH! I hate this part of the process!

[Taz_Zoee]

Wow, that's a tough one. I've never fostered so I honestly couldn't give you any sound advice. So I'll just say follow your heart. You've got the biggest of anyone I know. Listen to it.
And you know we will support you in whatever you decide.

[jennielynn1970]

That's a tough one. I know I'd be shattered if I had to give up Calloway at this point, because I've had him for about a year and a half, and he's just the sweetest thing ever (what is it about these tuxies?!).

That being said, I would love to find him a home where he will be loved and adored and could be king of the castle, with maybe one or two other subjects to dote on him, lol. I want him to be happy and loved. Not that he isn't that here, but I think he would just blossom in a home with less kitties.

Do what you think would be best for Amos. Take yourself out of the equation, and just look at his situation, and where he would be going. Would it be a great opportunity for him? I think if I had that kind of situation for Calloway, I'd be heartbroken for myself, but I'd be so happy for him.

(((HUGS))) to you for your hard decision.

[jazzcat]

Wow, that is a hard one. Just trying to relate it to my situation, if that lady who adopted out Moxie and Decker's siblings (Twinks and Pops) called and said they really needed their sister I would probably let her go because I know it's a very good home. I'd miss her a lot but I'm a bit overwhelmed as it is and it would probably be good for everyone all the way around.

You know it's easy for me to say that because I know it's not going to happen and I would probably have a hard time, especially considering little Miss Moxie is curled up in my lap right now and has been nursing on my hand. She's done that since day one when I found her.

Jenn is right, do what you think is best for Amos.

[Catty1]

imagine you are Amos, and you go to that home to live. How would that feel?

If he was adopted, would you get updates and a chance to visit?

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Anikaca77]

There are only a few times that I can recall that I couldn't keep an animal that I was fostering and most of those times was because I was doing TNR or that I found someone so wonderful that would take the very best care of the animal. Lately I've been failing like crazy but it's up to you and your decision for Amos.

[Taz_Zoee]

This sounds like the perfect person to adopt to. You know she is a great cat mom. You've got a contract with her. And from what you've said you can trust her to uphold that contract.
It will be difficult to let Amos go, but as another post said you will go back to visit or hear an update that Amos and Turbo/Flash are getting along great. That will set your heart at ease and make you so happy.