foster care

Tails of a Foster Fur Mom: Nikki

Nov 22 2013

Guest Blogger: Susan Gottfried “Little girl, where is your OFF switch?” It’s not a question I often ask my foster kittens. In fact, to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever asked a kitten where its OFF switch is. Truly, … →

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Adventures of a Foster Fur Mom: Part 3

Dec 17 2012

Guest Blogger: Susan GottfriedThe e-mail went out a few weeks ago from Chris Whyle, the foster coordinator here at Animal Friends. A bunch of kitties could use a cage break. I eyed Zenji. He’d been here over two months and … →

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How To Become a Foster (Fur)Parent in 10 Easy Steps

Oct 22 2012

By Volunteer (and foster mom): Susan Gottfried   My journey into rescue began, really, in the spring of 1994. My sister, the vet, called me. She was still in vet school at the time and I was finishing up graduate school. … →

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How Oslo the Cat Won Himself a Home!

Aug 10 2011

Guest Blogger: Terry Kuehner, Foster Parent for Animal Friends Several weeks ago, a very sweet cat was abandoned at Animal Friends. He was spotted as he went running into the woods, and one of our volunteers ran outside to catch … →

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