Quote Originally Posted by Catlady711 View Post

Rescuing/fostering is great, but when your finances are strained to the point that it causes you not to be able to pay your bills, causes fights with the spouse, or makes you second guess taking your critter to the vet because of cost, then it's time to rethink how many pets you can really care for, whether permenant or temporary.

Just something to think about.
Again its not that my finances are strained...... I really didn't realize that it was goin to be as much of a investment as it is. I wouldn't take this back in a heartbeat they have been more than rewarding in the love they give its worth every penny that has been invested. I was just wondering if there was vaccine clinics or something down that line that I could save or other options that anyone could have I was completely shocked when it came to the huge amount of money that it would be up front. I completely understand that if someone were to get ill the amount of money it would cost to get them better... I just invested a ton of money in getting our little Chloe's eye diagnosed at the University of Minnesota so I understand by all means what it costs to get your animal healthy when they are ill. I have has 2 cats that I have invested that kind of money into, one which I had to make a huge investment in and ultimately have to make the horrible decision to have her PTS due to the fact that she had a stroke. So I know the amount of time and money goes into animals. The only other option I had was to allow this women to just take these 8 week old babies and drop them off at a farm where they would have had to fend for themselves. Being an animal person or Cat person I couldn't handle the thought of it. So if it means overtime at my job I will go the extra mile. I just look at if I could avoid it by finding a little better money saving away of getting their first shots etc. then yes, I would rather go that route. That way I can spend more time socializing the kittens and loving my own... I would rather... Its a ton more rewarding spending time with the animals then sitting at work.... This isn't the first time I have fostered.....Its the first time I have fostered without the backing of a humane society. I just did it for the safety of the animals... It was sort of a decision I made to save the kittens from an uncertain future.