Our foster cat had her first prospective adopter today. We’ve been fostering her since last June, and I was a nervous wreck preparing for the visit. She’s almost 4 years old and not everyone wants an adult cat, so I was feeling hesitantly hopeful. I’m an overthinker and work myself up easily, so the last 24 hours have been stressful. It turns out it wasn’t a good fit – they wanted a cat with shorter hair – so that was a bit of a disappointment, but it’s better we find someone who is sure. Anyway, now my body is coming down from its steady state of anxiety, and a cozy tea is in order.
I’ve had this one for a while. I don’t remember much about it, but this is the last of the sample so I know I’ve tried it before. I added some coconut milk to it, so now it tastes like a coconut chai. I’m a real lover of coconut chai, for sure. I won’t say it masks the other flavors, but I know it’s certainly changed the profile by adding the coconut milk. I really like it and would certainly drink it again, though I’m not sure if it’s something I’ll repurchase.
On second thought, I don’t know, it is a good option for a caffeine-free chai. The rooibos isn’t very noticeable. Maybe I’ll add another sample to my next order after all.
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I thought I wanted short haired cats, but ended up with two medium haired ones. It’s a shame that was a deal breaker for the person!
I know the stress of meeting potential adopters. I’m glad you’re able to relax now! Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve started doing FaceTime meetings for potential fosters and it’s worked quite well.
AJRimmer – When we got our first cats, we wanted them to be younger (around 6 months). Since then, we don’t really have any restrictions on ourselves. So many amazing animals are overlooked because we rule them out before we even give them a chance. Perfect example – my brother said he made a connection with a cat at the shelter the first day he was there, but he ended up choosing another cat because his wife wanted a different color. :( In the case of our current foster, the woman yesterday was trying to find a cat her late husband would have wanted, and he was insistent that the cat be short-haired. Holly isn’t exactly long-haired, but I think her coat was longer than the woman had expected. Here is my favorite picture of her (she’s a cutie) – https://www.flickr.com/photos/8913396@N08/shares/e132r2
amandastory516 – Oh I know you do! I feel like you’re probably way more experienced at this than we are. Do you foster a specific type of cat or just any that come to you? We usually do momma cats with their kittens and/or single cats. This kitty needed a lot of socialization (still does) – she was not adjusting well at the rescue. Anyway, I’m definitely feeling much better today than yesterday, thank you. :) I just get myself all worked up over it. I did ask my contact at the rescue about doing a live call or something because we don’t really interact with a lot of people due to the pandemic, but she said that the woman was an older lady and she doubted she did video chats. So that was that. But we’ll definitely continue to request that with others. I’m glad it’s been working well for you!
I think it is ridiculous that people pick out pets the way they might a piece of clothing, based on appearances or age. It’s a thorny spot for me. I’m a big advocate of adult/elder/health issue animal adoptions, and much the same way that I would never pick my friends based on their appearances, I wouldn’t do that to an animal, either.
What a cute kitty! I love the little white socks she has. I hope someone comes along who can appreciate her!
Shae- It sounds like you’re doing everything right. Holly will find the perfect guardian when it is meant to happen! We generally foster sick/injured/unsocialized cats and kittens. Fostering is the absolute best and I wish it was my full-time job.
Mastress Alita, it is a goal (dream?) of mine to be a hospice foster. I love the idea of adopting an older pet and giving them lots of love during their final days/weeks/years. I love that you’re an advocate for those special ones. I know there are those who prefer to choose based on looks or pedigree, but it does make me sad for the ones who get overlooked for their “boring” looks – like the orange boys (who are supposed to be the sweetest!) and all the precious little tabby cats out there.
Thank you, AJRimmer! I hope so too. <3
Amanda – Thanks for saying so. She is our longest foster to date, so sometimes it does get a little discouraging. I know that her person is out there somewhere, we just might have to get a little more creative trying to find them. Fostering is a lot emotionally and I always think I need a break when one gets adopted, but I’m usually ready to jump back in just a few days later. I’m in awe of those of you who help with the sick and injured kitties – we were inspired to start fostering after finding Hannah Shaw and seeing the work she does. It’s just amazing.
I thought I wanted short haired cats, but ended up with two medium haired ones. It’s a shame that was a deal breaker for the person!
I know the stress of meeting potential adopters. I’m glad you’re able to relax now! Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve started doing FaceTime meetings for potential fosters and it’s worked quite well.
AJRimmer – When we got our first cats, we wanted them to be younger (around 6 months). Since then, we don’t really have any restrictions on ourselves. So many amazing animals are overlooked because we rule them out before we even give them a chance. Perfect example – my brother said he made a connection with a cat at the shelter the first day he was there, but he ended up choosing another cat because his wife wanted a different color. :( In the case of our current foster, the woman yesterday was trying to find a cat her late husband would have wanted, and he was insistent that the cat be short-haired. Holly isn’t exactly long-haired, but I think her coat was longer than the woman had expected. Here is my favorite picture of her (she’s a cutie) – https://www.flickr.com/photos/8913396@N08/shares/e132r2
amandastory516 – Oh I know you do! I feel like you’re probably way more experienced at this than we are. Do you foster a specific type of cat or just any that come to you? We usually do momma cats with their kittens and/or single cats. This kitty needed a lot of socialization (still does) – she was not adjusting well at the rescue. Anyway, I’m definitely feeling much better today than yesterday, thank you. :) I just get myself all worked up over it. I did ask my contact at the rescue about doing a live call or something because we don’t really interact with a lot of people due to the pandemic, but she said that the woman was an older lady and she doubted she did video chats. So that was that. But we’ll definitely continue to request that with others. I’m glad it’s been working well for you!
I think it is ridiculous that people pick out pets the way they might a piece of clothing, based on appearances or age. It’s a thorny spot for me. I’m a big advocate of adult/elder/health issue animal adoptions, and much the same way that I would never pick my friends based on their appearances, I wouldn’t do that to an animal, either.
What a cute kitty! I love the little white socks she has. I hope someone comes along who can appreciate her!
Shae- It sounds like you’re doing everything right. Holly will find the perfect guardian when it is meant to happen! We generally foster sick/injured/unsocialized cats and kittens. Fostering is the absolute best and I wish it was my full-time job.
Mastress Alita, it is a goal (dream?) of mine to be a hospice foster. I love the idea of adopting an older pet and giving them lots of love during their final days/weeks/years. I love that you’re an advocate for those special ones. I know there are those who prefer to choose based on looks or pedigree, but it does make me sad for the ones who get overlooked for their “boring” looks – like the orange boys (who are supposed to be the sweetest!) and all the precious little tabby cats out there.
Thank you, AJRimmer! I hope so too. <3
Amanda – Thanks for saying so. She is our longest foster to date, so sometimes it does get a little discouraging. I know that her person is out there somewhere, we just might have to get a little more creative trying to find them. Fostering is a lot emotionally and I always think I need a break when one gets adopted, but I’m usually ready to jump back in just a few days later. I’m in awe of those of you who help with the sick and injured kitties – we were inspired to start fostering after finding Hannah Shaw and seeing the work she does. It’s just amazing.