Have you ever considered fostering a cat or dog? The idea of saying goodbye when they find their forever family can feel daunting, but knowing you provided the bridge to their new home can make it worthwhile. But if you need more reasons, this five-kitten weighted blanket might be the ultimate one.
However, the only problem with having these cuties on your lap might be losing all motivation to do anything else. Take a look at this ridiculously sweet snuggle session in this Instagram video from @spicykittenrescue:
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If my Rescue Frenchie mix were cat-friendly, this would push me to take in a few Foster Kittens myself. This is true cuteness overload, especially with their tasty names! Butter, Marmite, Vegemite, Marmalade, and Nutella. Although Nutella was content staying by Mom’s feet, maybe he planned to be a backup in case one of his fluffy siblings shifted positions.
Just watching them lowers my blood pressure! Saying goodbye when it’s time for them to go to their homes will be tough, no doubt, but knowing their lives were saved is a reward beyond measure.
Fostering is a special way to save lives. The ASPCA reports that over 3 million cats enter U.S. animal shelters each year, many as strays with no one to claim them. Sadly, approximately 40% of those sheltered don’t get the chance to find their home. So, safe and loving temporary homes offer a critical lifeline: When a Kitten or Cat is given the opportunity to live in a house instead of a shelter kennel, stress levels drop, behavior improves, and their chances of adoption soar.
By opening your home, even temporarily, you help an animal blossom into a friendly, adoptable companion and free up shelter space for more innocent little ones in need.
Fans couldn’t get enough of these cuties. Viewer @ashley_with_endo cheered, “This cures everything!” It sure does.
Viewer @peachnesssa pointed out, “There is more room for more cream, cheese, or peanut butter.” True!
And @alinelemieuxlew quipped, “It’s all good until you need to go to the bathroom!” That’s the truth!
Butter, Marmite, Vegemite, Marmalade, and Nutella show the magic of fostering, and they’re a purring reminder that a little bit of love can truly change a life.
