Hello. My Name is Robin and I'm Addicted to Being a Foster Mom

It's almost spring. I just heard that our group took in the first pregnant Mama cat of the 2009 Kitten Season! I know it's both bad and good-bad that we have to help more homeless cats and GOOD that we CAN help more homeless cats. We have the resources and staff to handle this ONE Mama and we are ready to take on MANY more as the season unfolds.

This will be my third full season being a Foster Mom. I must LOVE it because I am JONESING for some KITTENS in a BAD WAY. I MISS having the honor of witnessing the daily miracle of them opening their eyes for the first time, their first purr, the first time they make true eye contact, then run up to me with their tail held high. I love it when they pass out COLD after eating or playing. I love it more when they pass out on ME-even if it means I am frozen in position for an hour!

Yes, sure, as Anne has said, as I have said before-it IS painful to see them go. I always cry, BUT I'm always happy because I would have been MUCH sadder if those cats died without anyone to help them. I would much rather have some pain, knowing they got to have a good start and the chance at a good life.

This is Daisy and Poppy. My most beautiful kittens! I miss them SO MUCH. They got adopted together-YAY, by a really nice lady and her family. I wish I could see them now! These two and their Mama, Rose, were a sheer delight. I hope I'm lucky enough to have more good kitties this year.

I have to admit that I do have some fear. I don't want to bring ANY disease into my house. Last year I had to deal with giving meds to ALL my cats for 10 days because they picked up Upper Resp from Rose. I try to be careful. All fosters are separated from my guys, but it wasn't enough..even hand sanitizer and washing hands. I hope I don't bring trouble into my home.

I also fear that I still haven't had any kittens pass away on me yet. I know that will happen one day and I try to prepare myself for "Failure to Thrive" happening or a stillborn kitten. I can only take it day by day and for now, look forward to getting my hands on some cuties soon!