26/08/2025
Introducing another of our wonderful foster mums 😍
Day 2 - Jenny
Q: What made you decide to become a cat foster mum?
A: To try and make a difference
Q: Do you remember your very first foster cat/kitten? Tell us about them.
A: Zeus in 2018 large tabby male (peed all over our carpet) the carpet soon went
Q: What does a typical day look like for you when you’re fostering?
A: Get up at 5. Kettle on 5-30ish radio on for the cats/kittens, into cat room check cats and kittens, feed, clean trays. Over the day more cleans/feed/playtime (never knew cat litter would make so much mess) loads of visits to the dog poo bin until bedded down about 10.15
Q: What’s your favourite thing about fostering cats?
A: Seeing the transformation of the cats/kittens
Q: What’s the most challenging part of fostering for you?
A: Worming kittens that don’t want to be wormed 😂
Q: Do you have any funny or heart-warming stories from fostering?
A: Mum and kittens climbing the curtains 20 mins before they are being adopted and pulling the curtains and track down
Q: How do you feel when one of your foster cats goes off to their forever home?
A: A bit sad but happy they are going to their forever home
Q: Do you have any “foster fails” (cats you couldn’t let go and adopted yourself)?
A: We went into fostering with the plan of no we don’t want a cat. But Terry was our fail
Q: How do your family, friends, or other pets feel about fostering?
A: They love that we are making a difference to the animals
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to someone thinking about fostering, what would it be?
A: Go do it it’s so rewarding but you will spend more time with them than you do your own
Q: How do you prepare your home for a new foster cat/kitten?
A: Empty the room. Deep clean / Steam. Repaint a wall 😂
Q: What’s the most rewarding moment you’ve experienced as a foster mum
A: Seeing a mum cat give birth
Q: How has fostering changed you or your perspective on cats and rescue work?
A: Realising how many cats & kittens are in need of help out there
