Giving up kittens, how do you do it?

cairo

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I don't know how you regular foster moms deal with giving up the babies you put so much time and love into, but today I'm crying.


Today I took my 3 foster babies to get their vaccinations and I found homes for 2 of them. My dark grey one was adopted within 5 minutes of me posting an ad on craigslist. I'm very happy with the home he's going to. She wants me to keep him for another week to make his transition smoother when he goes to her home. It wasn't so sad because I didn't feel the loss of him since I still have him with me. But while we were getting the vaccinations, my favorite one was picked out by a family who was admiring our kittens and mentioned that they were looking for a kitten to keep their little puppy company. The family is ideal for this little baby because she was the only kitten who really warmed up to my dog. I'm happy that she has a home, but a part of me wished no one would want her so I could keep her. They took her with them right away and the poor baby was screaming when they took her out of my arms.


I have only one left to find a home for but now he's so affectionate like my favorite one was. I tried so hard not to get attached to them, but with all the time and attention I put into them I failed.

A couple of days ago I was thinking that I would start offering myself to a rescue to foster babies since I have a lot of time, and I would like to be associated with a group that can provide the vet care and assistance in finding good homes. But now I'm thinking that if it will be this painful every time I give them up I don't know if I can do it. How do you regulars deal with it? Is it something you just get used to, or is it painful every time?
 

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A couple of days ago I was thinking that I would start offering myself to a rescue to foster babies since I have a lot of time, and I would like to be associated with a group that can provide the vet care and assistance in finding good homes. But now I'm thinking that if it will be this painful every time I give them up I don't know if I can do it. How do you regulars deal with it? Is it something you just get used to, or is it painful every time?
I think most people get attached to their fosters (I know that I do) which makes me more committed to finding them the best home. I really like the policies and requirements of the rescue that I volunteer with which does make it easier for me to know that they are going into great homes. It also helps to know that all cats/kittens are spayed/neutered prior to being placed up for adoption. The way I justify it to myself is that...as I place the kittens into good homes...I can then help other homeless kittens that may need my assistance.

BTW...congrats on placing the 2 kittens!!!

Katie
 
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