Monthly Archives: January 2015

Zuban’s socialization

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

While not mine, and technically not a rescue, there’s no doubt that my sister’s cat, Zuban, is enjoying a much better life than in his previous home. Through a friend’s connection, my sister adopted Zuban, a pure-bred Bengal, from a … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Benson

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

Here are the lovely photos from his photo shoot:                                                               … Continue reading →

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Breakthroughs

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

Benson jumped up on the table last night! Archie let me pet him on the head — with no hissing! Of course, I had to tell Benson to get off the table and this morning I had to trap Archie … Continue reading →

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All cats, all the time

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

What a cat-filled weekend! (More than usual.) Benson is recovering nicely from his neuter surgery. (Instructions from vet tech: “just lift up his skirts once in a while and check that everything looks OK”. HEE ) On Sunday afternoon my … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

I need some inspiration. Having two adult fosters — especially when both need to be quarantined — is tough. “First world problems” tough, but still … Four different meals to prepare, multiple litter boxes to clean (and monitor!), wondering if … Continue reading →

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Picture Day!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

Because I thought I’d be lazy today and because I finally got a photo of Archie: Believe it or not, this is the most positive sign I’ve had since he arrived. He’s finally showing curiosity about the world (cats!) outside … Continue reading →

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Weekend update

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

Whew! Four cats is a lot of work. Benson has decided to hell with quarantine, he wants out. I forgot to block the door after I’d been in there yesterday. I don’t know whether he pushed out, or Murphy opened … Continue reading →

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The turnover is dizzying!

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

We’ve got another new one! That makes four in five weeks. “Archie”* is a little, ferocious guy via Toronto Animal Services from yet another recent hoarding situation (30 cats). Here’s what they said about him: 10 month old neutered male, … Continue reading →

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Meet Benson!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

Benson is the new guy that arrived last week and I have a feeling he won’t be with us very long — what a sweetie!! He’s clearly had a rough time — physically at least. Still, he’s the sweetest, most … Continue reading →

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Hurray for Tabitha!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Adventures in Cat Fostering

Tabitha’s been adopted!! I’m so excited for her. I got a message from one of the adoption counsellors on Friday afternoon. That evening, a very nice woman called to talk about Tabitha. (Turns out she’d actually inquired on Wednesday and … Continue reading →

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