Foster Care
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
September 19, 2019 5:31pm CST
On a very quick impulse we are doing foster care for two kitties, Mickey and Tink.
It is long and complicated, but my friend and her son left an abusive situation, moved in with a friend. It has caused some problems in her work life that I cannot write about here, but to top it all off, the friend let her bring her cat and kitten, but hates cats.
These are strictly indoor cats, but they were going to be put outside. Ann asked if I knew anyone who could keep them about three weeks, until our next payday.
I knew Bob would enjoy it, but I checked with him. He went to get them while I was on the bus. Mickey is shy, and is hiding. Tink was a bottle baby stray who thinks she runs the world.
So I have cats, again. And I am helping a friend.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Sep 19
Enjoy. Thats the best way. Babysit then send them home.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Sep 19
First they have to decide to trust us.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Sep 19
@wolfgirl569 I am sure they will relax soon, but they have had a traumatic few weeks. They were rescued, lived in an abusive house, left with the woman and kid when they left the man, then moved temporarily to a house where cats are hated. The bigger one is a cuddler, the little one is a player. Even hiding under my bed, Mickey wanted pets.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Sep 19
@GardenGerty Just let them come to you when they feel like it. Pretty cat was completely wild when I got her. I had to use a live trap to capture her. But in just a couple of weeks she was following me around the kitchen when it was feeding time. With those being pets it should not take them very long at all.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
No. I have seen strays I would like to give a home to, but these babies have people that love them already. The little one was so small she had to bottle feed it. He is pretty big now.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
28 Sep 19
@rebelann They are okay, showing me their Purrrsonalities, but I am ready for an empty nest, so I can have doors open and houseplants sitting around, etc.
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@rebelann (117193)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Sep 19
Well, maybe so but that doesn't mean you won't get attached @GardenGerty
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Sep 19
Enjoy the cats. I am thinking about adopting another cat but I have no way of getting to any adoption place.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
28 Sep 19
@RasmaSandra Someone might. Or if you contact them, perhaps the shelter would help you.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
I am only doing this temporarily. I imagine you could even find a homeless kitty on the streets. Nice of yu to care for them.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Sep 19
@GardenGerty I cannot handle the stress and work with a kitten. I would like a male cat all fixed and ready about 2 years old. I will have to see if anyone provides transport to these adoption places.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
Yes, she misses them but she knows they are safe and cared for.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
28 Sep 19
@JudyEv Exactly. A lot fewer tears.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Sep 19
@GardenGerty Which means she can concentrate on any other problems.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Sep 19
I love animals, but I love my friend and her son. I can do this for them.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
She will be getting her own place soon and can have them back. She missed them last night as they calm her down, but she and her son are happy they are safe.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
28 Sep 19
@shaggin No, I would not step into that, at least not intentionally.
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@shaggin (74988)
• United States
21 Sep 19
@GardenGerty oh that's wonderful I thought she couldn't keep them and you had to find them new homes.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
Hahaha. You can probably read their minds, and they know a good heart when they see it.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
28 Sep 19
@LadyDuck They have you figured out.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
21 Sep 19
@GardenGerty I cannot resist when I open the door and they come inside, I always go to the kitchen and give them some kitty treats.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Sep 19
aw, how sweet y'all took 'em 'nto yer home'n hearts. bless yer friends heart, tryin' to make a new start fer herself'n 'lready hittin' a few roadblocks. hopefully she'll be able to get't figured 'n settle 'nto a place 'f her own - that 'llows those feline babes.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
She has a place located, but has to wait until the next payday to get moved. It will be okay.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
27 Sep 19
that's so good of you to help your friend out like this... and the lady who is helping her too... she must be pleased to know they are safe and well cared for...
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
28 Sep 19
Yes, she now has one less thing to worry about.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Sep 19
I will not get too attached, as I am ready to be pet free, and I am doing this for a kid and his mama, and the kid has lost a lot lately and needed to know his kitties would be okay.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
20 Sep 19
That is very kind of you! I'm sure those kitties will be spoiled and well taken care of until it is time to go haha
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
They are enjoying my husband, who is still on medical leave. He is the ultimate pet magnet.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
20 Sep 19
You are so helpful.I worry that you will hate parting from them one day.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
No, we will not have them that long, and I know they belong to the little boy and his mom.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
20 Sep 19
Once they get over being afraid I am sure we will enjoy them.
@aureategloom (11025)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
20 Sep 19
that's really nice of you two. enjoy your time with Mickey and Tink
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 Sep 19
It is really nice for my husband.
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