So here's what's up:

[roane]

We have babiesIt's kitten season at HSHV, and today we had at least 10 tiny tiny kittens come in--bottle babies. They needed foster homes. It's a harsh thing, but while HSHV doesn't euthanize for space, these are kittens that need 24/7 care, and we can't provide that at the shelter. Without foster homes, we can't care for babies this young. And

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[singingnettle]

Kitten fostering: a harder job than it looks like.

I did my share of trying to keep newborns alive when I was growing up. At least the tools are better now; I was trying to do with without any knowledge whatsover. I saved a few anyway.

[missdotti]

You two are wonderful humans :)

I really need to see if our local humane society will let me take my dog in to see if she socializes well with a cat. I've wanted another cat for so long, but I fear my Psycho Queen will try to eat her every chance she gets.

[bangping]

Most humane societies or rescues are pretty good about helping you determine BEFORE you adopt whether a particular critter is going to fit into your lifestyle. You can often get an idea by seeing how she reacts to cats, small dogs, squirrels, and other such things when you've got her out on leash. Curiosity, even intense curiosity, is fine, but if she drops into "hunting mode" or seems obsessively focused, that may be indicative of a strong prey drive that could be dangerous for a cat. You can usually get an idea of what she's thinking by watching her body language when she sees a small critter

[elflingsmama]

Well, these little guys should grow up dog-friendly...I'm sure they'll get plenty of canine visitors once their a bit older :)

[tarq]

I really want a kitten right now. But I just shouldn't.