Saturday, September 6, 2014

Tips To Avoid Becoming A Crazy Cat Lady

By Kerri Stout


Kittens are really adorable. Because they are adorable, a lot of individuals usually think of saving them when they are abandoned on the streets and taking them back home. However, not paying attention to how to save these kittens will end you up with a title of crazy cat lady. You better follow these tips so that you can rescue the kittens without garnering that title.

First, you should learn that rescuing cats is not a one-time deal. You have to know how to take responsibility of your actions. This is particularly true when you are talking about your finances. You have to know and set the limits of your finances so that you can take care of the cats. Otherwise, you will just let them suffer again.

You may wish to raise money for the care of these kittens. Thus, you have to go for a more efficient method of raising money for the said kittens. You have to raise money for your cause and you need to give them all to the kittens. There is nothing in that money raised for the cats meant for you. Even a penny.

If you are planning to rescue the kittens, that does not mean you need to do it alone. You need to keep in touch with other rescuers. When you can keep in touch with other rescuers, you can ask for support when your own load is too much for you to handle. You can also provide support for other rescuers when they are having trouble.

Rescuing the felines is really a noble task. However, rescuing all abandoned felines is just not possible. If you already have too much on your plate, you need to learn how to refuse those abandoned felines that are pushed to your care. Though, you have to give them a referral just to make sure that some other rescuers can rescue the felines.

Even if others guilt-trip you as they hand over their cats, learn how to strengthen your resolve. As mentioned, you cannot rescue all cats that get abandoned by society. Even though you are trying to rescue them, the cats getting abandoned is not your fault.

A veterinarian is someone who can help you heal your kittens when they are sick or injured. Thus, you have to find the veterinarians in your area and establish a working relationship with them. If you get to know them, you can take advantage of their expertise when you need it the most for the sake of your kittens.

Avoid naming the foster cats. Otherwise, you will end up getting more involved and attached to them. You are rescuing the cats and you are looking for foster homes for them. If you name them, then it will become difficult for you to hand over the cats to their new human companion.

Remember that you have your own needs. This means that you also need to pay attention to your own needs. Do not just give all you have to the needs of the kittens because that will just burn you out. You better balance your needs and your kittens' needs.




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