A no-kill shelter about 30 miles from me took two litters I fostered after I raised them from three weeks old. I decided to foster for this shelter.
First job was three 6-week olds boys who had terrible diahhrea and needed meds. Someone messed up and wrote the wrong dose on the bottle (10x the correct amount). The kits acted like I'd given them acid and when I called to talk the the vet, he yelled at me for giving them that dose. Even when I explained, he was terse and rude. I chalked it up to him being overwhelmed but was really upset when he said I could have caused neurological damage to the kits.
Anyway, it took three weeks but they were soon gaining weight. In fact, when I took them to get their first shots, they weighed enough for the shelter to take over. I was a bit taken aback, as I hadn't expected that and felt really bummed to realize they were staying. BUT - I knew they'd be adoped, so OK.
However, while I was waiting for the vet tec to take them, one of the other workers came in and began treating me quite rudely. "Whose kittens are these? Where did they come from? Why are you bringing them in now - they look too small, etc." All directed at me rapid fire with little time for me to respond. Did not help my bummed mood. Even after it was clear that these WERE THEIR KITTENS, she kept the attitude.
My husband told me he wouldn't mind if I didn't foster for them but I really enjoy it, so I had to think about it.
Meantime, I was referred to a local rescue group who needed fosters and who would also do the adoptions. I was greeted with open arms. Their trapper is trapping this weekend and if she catches anyone, she will call me and deliver the kittens to me. (I have to drive the 30 miles to the shelter).
The problem is, the shelter now has two litters that need fostering. I'm feeling kind of guilty and guess I need a pep talk. Am I wrong not to want to foster for them any more? I talked to the volunteer coordinator and she basically said that the workers see such bad things, they can't help their attitudes. Can't buy that but still feel guilty. I can't do both, as we only have one room available.
First job was three 6-week olds boys who had terrible diahhrea and needed meds. Someone messed up and wrote the wrong dose on the bottle (10x the correct amount). The kits acted like I'd given them acid and when I called to talk the the vet, he yelled at me for giving them that dose. Even when I explained, he was terse and rude. I chalked it up to him being overwhelmed but was really upset when he said I could have caused neurological damage to the kits.
Anyway, it took three weeks but they were soon gaining weight. In fact, when I took them to get their first shots, they weighed enough for the shelter to take over. I was a bit taken aback, as I hadn't expected that and felt really bummed to realize they were staying. BUT - I knew they'd be adoped, so OK.
However, while I was waiting for the vet tec to take them, one of the other workers came in and began treating me quite rudely. "Whose kittens are these? Where did they come from? Why are you bringing them in now - they look too small, etc." All directed at me rapid fire with little time for me to respond. Did not help my bummed mood. Even after it was clear that these WERE THEIR KITTENS, she kept the attitude.
My husband told me he wouldn't mind if I didn't foster for them but I really enjoy it, so I had to think about it.
Meantime, I was referred to a local rescue group who needed fosters and who would also do the adoptions. I was greeted with open arms. Their trapper is trapping this weekend and if she catches anyone, she will call me and deliver the kittens to me. (I have to drive the 30 miles to the shelter).
The problem is, the shelter now has two litters that need fostering. I'm feeling kind of guilty and guess I need a pep talk. Am I wrong not to want to foster for them any more? I talked to the volunteer coordinator and she basically said that the workers see such bad things, they can't help their attitudes. Can't buy that but still feel guilty. I can't do both, as we only have one room available.