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 Info on fostering a cat/kittne?

my mom wont let me get a cat because in a few years we are moving so i was thinking about fostering one. does anyone have info on this? i already vollenteer at the local cat shelter and they do fostering so ya. but i have a 2 year old sister, 6 year old brother and a 9 year old sisetr. soo... i dunno if it would be a good idea... any info would be very appreciated thanx:)



04/15/08  09:46pm

 #1709642


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   Message To: Animalluvver   In reference to Message Id: 1704842


 Info on fostering a cat/kittne?

come on SOMEBODY pleeeeeeaaassseee answer this
04/19/08  11:26pm

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   Message To: Animalluvver   In reference to Message Id: 1709642


 Info on fostering a cat/kittne?

Personally, I don’t think it’s a good idea to mix two year olds with kittens. It’s tough to explain to a child at that age the kitten can’t be handled like a stuffed animal. They tend to grab them by the neck, squeeze them around the middle too tight and generally freak them out. The kitten holds on for dear life, with their claws of course, which the child won’t like when see the blood. Maybe you could take your siblings to the shelter and see if there’s an older cat who is more tolerant and knows to hide when the play gets too rough if you really want to foster. Otherwise wait a couple years.
Just my opinion, but two is the worst age to introduce to a kitten from my experience.



04/20/08  12:25am

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   Message To: Turtlemom   In reference to Message Id: 1709684


 Info on fostering a cat/kittne?

good idea with the older cat. just thought id say shes very gentle with animals including our cockatiels and my hamster. she just has to be supervised. and ya, an older cats a good idea. thnx 4 the addvice:)
04/22/08  09:06pm

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   Message To: Animalluvver   In reference to Message Id: 1712899


 Info on fostering a cat/kittne?

You’re very welcome. And thank you for not taking offense at my suggestion. Two year olds SHOULD be exposed to pets, but as you said, with supervision. With three younger siblings, you know that can be an impossible task!

I think an older cat would be a MUCH better choice in your situation. Besides the fact that everyone who goes to a shelter wants a cute and cuddly kitten, while the full grown cats who are already trained, mellow and just want a little attention and love, go unnoticed.

I wish you good luck in your quest. It will be hard to say good bye to the foster kitty, but the joy you give to the person who gives it a forever home is immeasurable. That makes it all worth it.

Show your mom how well you and your brother and sisters can care for a kitty, and who knows, maybe she would be willing to let you get your own "forever" kitty when the time is right!



04/24/08  01:26am

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 Info on fostering a cat/kittne?
04/26/08  01:44pm


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