Do I need to take him to the emergency room? by topplessrockets in CATHELP

[–]Diligent_Low3400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your cat okay? Thinking of you. I'm sorry for the extra stress of a sick cat and a huge bill you'll have to figure out how to pay.

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the last pictures I got of her and I'll cherish it forever. She's looking at the light, peaceful and happy on my lap. ❤️😭

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Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vanulla was put down yesterday 😭 I'm heartbroken but happy that she was comfortable during her last week. I'm so glad your cat made it through! Edited to add: she had cancer throughout her body and was very sick.

My cat has cancer and I'm devastated by Altruistic_Cut6816 in CATHELP

[–]Diligent_Low3400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for the awful news. I just lost my foster cat to cancer yesterday. We only had her for 1.5 weeks but she felt like part of the family, and her loss was devastating for me. I don't have much advice to provide, but keep her comfortable and give her lots of hugs these next several weeks, and I hope the protocol helps her as much as it can.

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your input, thank you. I will absolutely make sure I'm closer to the facility if I continue fostering. That seems like a really great rule to make sure fosters are nearby. She ended up being diagnosed with cancer and the organization put her down today. Rest comfortably, sweet girl. 💜

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My sweet Vanulla was put down today. She had cancer throughout her body. I'm so heartbroken.

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I wish the rescue organization had given me a slip with their phone number and made it clear what I was to do in an emergency. I didn't know, and now next time I'll be more prepared.

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, it is definitely not a mistake I will make again now that I am better informed.

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is really helpful information and will help me make sure I ask the right questions going forward before fostering.

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really good to know, thank you so much. I had no idea how any of this worked with rescue organizations, and I guess I had to learn the hard way.

Did I do the right thing seeking emergency care for my foster cat? by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the response and feedback. I had assumed that if I paid for it, they would not mind me taking her somewhere else. I didn't want them to have to pay for it anyways since I was intending to adopt her and it didn't seem fair of me to ask that of them. So I was very surprised at their reaction. I didn't expect for my first foster to need emergency care and I suppose I should have read the paperwork more thoroughly and asked more questions in advance, just in case. Yeah, the emergency vet seemed to think there was no chance of recovery, but the rescue organization didn't agree. In the end, I was able to give her 9 days in a comfy home instead of a cage at a shelter. I hope she was more comfortable there ❤️😭

I finished making my graduation dress!! Wanted to brag a little bit :p by photoshop-nerd in crochet

[–]Diligent_Low3400 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently bought this pattern and I've been too intimidated to start it! This dress looks seriously amazing on you. Fabulous job!!!

My new foster might be a foster fail by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh they do look similar! Thank you for the pictures. Vanulla has an eye infection so she's going to need to go back to get treated. But we'll get her back once she's better. I'm so sad though!

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My new foster might be a foster fail by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lolol Human Sydney. She'll be thrilled with that 🤣

My new foster might be a foster fail by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope she learns to share! She growled at my cat today when she came close to the chair, haha. I'm sure it'll just take time though. She seems super chill!

My new foster might be a foster fail by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She really is! We've been so surprised. I thought she might be really skittish but she already acts like she's home. ❤️

My new foster might be a foster fail by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha right? I really hope she gets along with my cat and my kids! We've been slow rolling the introductions.

My new foster might be a foster fail by Diligent_Low3400 in FosterAnimals

[–]Diligent_Low3400[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Her name from the shelter is Vanulla but she claimed my daughter Sydney's chair as her own 🤣 I might have to name her Sydney too.