Re: Emilio and Frito

[Lernermichelle]

Chrissy,     I volunteered to foster 7 FeLV+ cats from a shelter. One got sick within two weeks, I brought him back to the shelter, and they euthanized him without telling me first.  Two died six months later at my home.  I officially adopted the other four right after that, and still have three of them (knock on wood!) over 3 years later.  So much for fostering!  I consider the two who died 6 months after I took them in to have been mine also, at this point.  I loved them the same.  So these things happen!  Saying we will not get attached does not actually seem to control our emotions.  After several failed "fostering" attempts like this, I am under a strict oath to my partner that I will not volunteer at any more shelters or agree to "foster" anyone else, at least for a while.  Michelle