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·That’s cool how long did you do the rescue. When I got the brothers from the rescue they cost me 250 each but they were neutered and vaxxed so in reality it’s probably a little cheaper to get them through a rescue. I was also deeply appreciative to the volunteers working the shelter. They were caring for cats missing legs and eyes and cancer. I really wanted a white fluffy cat but I saw the brothers together in a small cage and I could tell they were brimming with energy and although well cared for I knew they didn’t belong caged. When they saw me take the brothers out of the cage they asked me if I could volunteer to which I would have loved to but the rescue is an hour from my place and my work schedule makes it to difficult but I won’t rule it out in the future. Too many people got animals during the pandemic they are dropping off at rescues. I’m sure they had good intent doesn’t make them bad people I just don’t think they thought it through all the way. Same with dogs they have a sister shelter with adult dogs I really wanted to get one but it would have been alone for 9hrs a day which I don’t think is fair to a new dog in a house. It is was a tough decision but it was Maharishi starring at me through his cage the entire hour I was there that sealed the deal. He just spent two days with me when I was at the height of my Covid which I appreciate.
From about 2002 till Covid hit, pretty well much. I was lucky because the (then) branch co-ordinator lives in the same village at me, so I could fit stuff in around other things. I gained a really good friend by her. I mostly did the media stuff (website, lost & found register, photographing all the new fosters and writing their profiles) as well as helping with fundraising. But I've also used my spare room on occasion to house the odd emergency foster.
That's how I ended up with Madam Lexi - she was the most spectacular foster fail ever. 😬
Our charges were £50 adoption fee, with each cat neutered (if over 4 months old), flead, wormed and vaccinated.
Your two boys are just gorgeous. 🥰 I used to have a little blue girl called Pearl - who did quite well on the show bench as a household pet BITD - which began a lifelong love of blue cats. Please do give your boys chin tickles from me. 😀
