Red Mosquito

LoathedVermin72 wrote:It was confusing emotionally. Trying to connect with a new cat, trying to figure out in such a short interaction if this an animal I can see myself sharing a decade or two with. And also trying to figure that out while still grieving my last cat, who was such a perfect angel who made that connection immediately clear upon meeting her.

Also, some of the shelter volunteers were really obnoxious and kind of ruined the experience. We actually kinda thought we were connecting with one cat, and even went back a second time thinking we might put an application in, but a fucking volunteer horned in our second visit, completely threw off our dynamic with the cat, and weirdly kinda talked us out of adopting it by insisting it was aggressive and unpredictable even though he was nothing but sweet and affectionate with us? I dunno. It was a very weird experience.

Ello Sailor wrote:Welp, NumbersUP already covered everything. I guess I'll go fuck myself.

Jorge wrote:That's tough Jordan I feel ya. Can I make a suggestion? You could look into fostering through a local shelter or rescue group. You'd be providing a temporary home for cats while they wait for adoption. It's low-commitment and the rescue usually covers essentials. It lets you spend real time with a cat in a home setting and if you end up forming a bond you have the option to adopt. That could be a gentler way to ease into the idea of a new companion while also helping out kitties in need.

Just a thought

96583UP wrote:you could also consider a similar program, but fostering RMers in your home, instead of cats

LoathedVermin72 wrote:

96583UP wrote:you could also consider a similar program, but fostering RMers in your home, instead of cats

I would like to foster the Cairn_Away account