Meet Josie, a temporary addition to the family. This precious fur baby arrived nine days ago, in very rough shape. Her journey in life has been a difficult one so far—homeless, alone, and extremely ill. Someone found her behind a dumpster, and thankfully a rescue group stepped in and saved her. After initial treatment to stabilize her condition, she was available to foster and I couldn’t say no.
With beautiful black coloring, white paws, and a white mustache, she is one of the prettiest little kitties I’ve ever seen, with a sweet personality to match. She loves to lay on my lap and be hand-fed from a bottle. (I’m waking up every 3 hours, for round-the-clock feedings, but it’s ok.)
I would gladly keep her forever, but she will be moving on soon to another family. Though it rips my heart out to have to give her back, I am grateful to be a part of her world, even if it’s just for a little while. Josie is an angel.
Whenever someone tells me that they want a new pet, I always encourage them to adopt, rather than shop. There are so many animals in need. Older ones or those with health issues have a much harder time finding a forever family. I have many pets and I also enjoy fostering from time to time. The love and joy that these little guys provide is truly priceless. Josie is in demand as a kitten, of course, but fostering a senior is equally rewarding.
If you’re able to foster, it’s so worth it!
As I sit here beside my rescue pup (I adopted him as a senior who had actually been surrendered to the local humane society because he was “too old” and his people no longer wanted him), I am so grateful that people like you help by fostering animals in need. Thank you for giving Josie such a loving start in the world.
Charlie the Chihuahua was 8-years-old when I adopted him from a lady who was moving to North Carolina and couldn’t take him along. It’s so sad to see the senior pets being overlooked. They still have so much life to live! I enjoy everything from newborn stage through senior because of the different personalities. Older pets are so laid back and gentle. Josie is such a sweet soul. She will bless everyone who knows her. It sounds like you love animals as much as me. 🙂
I really do. My Ruger (not my choice of name, it’s the one with which he came) was 10 when I adopted him. He’s 15 now and still perky, spry, very stubborn, and completely adorable. I lost my Mom in April and I would not be coping at all if he weren’t here to let me cry all over him and to find all kinds of little ways to let me know he understands.
Does Ruger have any health problems at all? Sounds like he’s doing amazingly well for his age. Charlie is not in the best health, but his love has never diminished over the years. It’s incredible how the pets sense our human emotions. I’m sure he knows when you’re happy and when you’re sad ,and he tries to always lift your spirits. Whenever I’m having a bad day, I turn to the pets first thing. Their love is truly unconditional, unlike people who can be fickle.
He’s completely healthy. He’s a Rat Terrier/Jack Russell mix and those are pretty hardy little guys. I am sending good thoughts to Charlie. The love our pets give us is a miracle.
I LOVE Jack Russell! He must be adorable. I used to have a friend from a book club who had one and he was like a stuffed animal come to life. One of the best breeds for sure. Thanks for the kind words about Charlie. He is getting so old and I can’t even imagine life without him. Strangely, Sebastian the hermit crab really likes Charlie. It’s funny to watch them together. These critters are a joy.
You are so nice to take this little cutie in. My daughter also fosters cats and I volunteer at the local shelter.
That’s a great point, if people can’t foster in their own home, going to a shelter is another option. I know that my local shelter needs volunteers all the time and they also need food/litter donations. Many ways to help, however someone is able to do it.
You are so nice to take this little cutie in. My daughter also fosters kittens and I volunteer at the local animal shelter
Awwww this was so great to read! She’s adorable! We just fostered and bottled fed 2 little gray kittens that my family became totally attached to and adopted about two weeks ago. It must be hard to let them go, but it’s such an amazing thing you are doing for that little kitten and for another family!
Gray kitties are lovely! Are yours siblings? I am cat crazy, no matter what the color. I’m dreading letting her go, but I know it’s about what’s best for her, not me. The bottle fed babies are even harder to part with, because you get so attached.
I foster for our local Humane Society too!! I love it!
That is so awesome.