"CatNipped" wrote in message
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Ben loves our clowder as much as I do - in fact I think he has an infinite
amount of love to bestow on our furry companions. I proposed to him, this
morning, that he stop gathering outdoor strays into an outdoor clowder (we
have the perfect safe backyard, 6' wooden fence, one *very* large dog
house out of the wind with lots of hay inside and a smaller d*g house on
the upper deck for sunning when the weather is warmer, and a large, raised
spa deck that stays warm underneath all winter. Instead of feeding them
and getting emergency vet care only, I want him to take them, as soon
after they come as possible, to our no-kill shelter that I used to donate
funds to when we had the funds - I got three of my clowder (Percy(RB) and
Da Boyz(tm)) from them and have dealt with them a lot so I know they're
reputable but have no space for strays so they rely on fosterers. The
bargain would be...

Bring them to SunSmart who will provide for the immediate, proper vet
visits and de-sexing, *but* also be put on the list as fosterers for cats
waiting for their forever home. I have to research it to make sure the
program will arrange to pay for the vet care and medications (we can
manage buying *only* the food, and don't know where we'll be after the
1st). We have the "off limits" bedroom - it even has a door we ca put up
with screening on the bottom for integration process from when we were
trying to add Hunter(RB) to the clowder..

Ben has a truly amazing rapport with all animals, especially cats (another
reason I knew I would marry him, Bandit, Queen bitch cat of the entire
universe who would not tolerate *anyone* but me *LURVED* him from the
moment she met him). I think it would not only help all the little lost
one, but to *properly* care for the little lost one *AND* give Ben a
chance to use his very large, caring heart and feel *good* about his
successes instead of so bad when her loses each battle (as with Percy,
Hunter, and Inky - all of whom were found too late to save. The SunSmart
people would, unfortunately, have to deal with the ones who can't be saved
(that takes a special type of angel to be so giving and willing to be
hurt).

So what do you guys think? I know there are a lot of people here who
foster. I can imagine the rewards, but what difficulties could we be
facing?

TIA for all you help, and know that I just don't have words that would
express my gratitude for all the comfort you've given us with your purrs,
prayers and love.

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Hugs,

CatNipped

To me, one of the biggest difficulties would be having to give them up after
having cared for them. If Ben can handle that, he would, indeed, be perfect
for the job.


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Joy

Whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass to grow upon a
spot of ground where only one grew before would deserve better of mankind
and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of
politicians put together.
- Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels