Little did I know when I went to help recruit volunteers for the Cork Animal Care Society (read my post here) that I would end up fostering for them a few days later! I already have four cats, so fostering kittens always seemed like an imposssibility.
These last couple of days, updates from the CACS haven’t stopped, more kittens are coming in every day. Some of them are very young and need intensive care: bottle-feeding new-born kittens is a hard job. However, there is only so much space the current fosterers can offer. They urgently needed a fosterer for two six-week old kittens so they could take in a new-born kitten and a two-week old kitten who needs to be bottle-fed. A case of life or death. What could I do?
Of course I offered to help! I am not working this week and the living room is unoccupied most of the time, so no excuse! I can only look after them for a week as I’m going away to a conference next week, but at least it will leave a bit of time to find another fosterer.
Daz and Suds (named so because they love fresh laundry) arrived this afternoon and settled without any trouble. They quickly went exploring their room and we had a lovely cuddle time together!
Wow! New toys!
Don’t they look like they already own the place?
This cushion has always been a favourite with kittens…
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June 15, 2011 at 4:47 am
Barbara
Oh my, how gorgeous they are. That’s great of you to volunteer to have them for a week, I don’t think my cats (or husband) would be keen on me doing it as I wouldn’t be able to hand the kittens back!
June 15, 2011 at 2:19 pm
dragonflyy419
The kittens are so cute. I’ve always wanted to foster as well, but with 3 cats and an apartment the chances are an impossibility. I’ve been contemplating volunteering at my local animal shelter for a while now. I’m a sucker for animals — they are what I devoted most of my time studying and I worked with them for quite sometime before I changed jobs. Having animals in your home and being able to help them is truly a wonderful thing. Kudos to you for doing something so remarkable and for helping in such brilliant ways.
June 16, 2011 at 12:41 am
Em
Hold on! You have 3 cats? How are they getting on with the rats? I have the feeling mine would just be delighted I brought them food :S
June 16, 2011 at 4:29 pm
dragonflyy419
Yep I have 3 cats and 2 rats and oddly enough they all get along just fine. The cats are intrigued by the rats, but haven’t tried to eat them … just playfully swatted at the rats a couple of times. One cat will actually let the rats ride on her … it’s hilarious.
June 18, 2011 at 10:29 pm
Em
That must be brilliant! You should put a video up.
June 16, 2011 at 12:37 am
Em
I know! When I told my Mum I was helping out at the volunteer fair, she was terrified Iwould end up with a fifth cat, but I reassured her as there weren’t any kittens there. I haven’t told her yet I’m fostering!!!
June 15, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Stefanie
They are so adorable! I’ve got some friends who foster kittens and they love it. I like it too because I get to go visit the new arrivals sometimes. There are few things as adorable and fun as kittens.
June 16, 2011 at 12:43 am
Em
I’m actually thinking I might do it again in the future if my situation permits it. But it’s difficult not to get too attached!
June 15, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Zhu
Kittens are so cute… I can imagine you just couldn’t say no, even though you are now officially the minority human in the cat house! They are fostering you 😆
June 16, 2011 at 12:43 am
Em
I guess so!
Have I just become a slave feeding, entertaining and cuddling 6 cats?
June 22, 2011 at 1:20 am
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July 1, 2011 at 6:38 pm
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