08/05/2026
This was my first year trying independent fostering.
The plan was simple: bottle babies, raise them, then find them wonderful homes.
That plan didn’t quite go as expected.
I quickly learned that finding the right homes wasn’t always easy. Even harder was saying goodbye. It was doable, but after nearly 30 kittens came through my nursery, I was also feeling a little burnt out.
When Myia came along she was the sweetest little thing who simply needed a safe place to land. We were told she would eventually walk, and she did—but not without a few wobbles. Somewhere along the way, my original plan began to change.
Then came Mylo. And an adorable little “Mouse” who had to leave this world too soon. And a few others who struggled or were recovering from injuries, including Avery who will also be staying.
That’s when I realized my fostering journey was taking me in a different direction.
I still want to foster. There will always be bottle babies and other kittens passing through these doors. In fact, right now the nursery is occupied by a beautiful tortoiseshell recovering from surgery.
But on a more personal level, I want to become a safe haven.
A place where kittens with special needs, injuries, or medical challenges can come to heal. A place where they can receive the care they need, recover at their own pace, and, if adoption is right for them, move on to wonderful homes. And if it’s not… they’ll always have one here.
The nursery is getting a facelift, and an outdoor space is being transformed into a kitty garden where they can safely explore, play, and enjoy life. My hope is to always have room for a few special little ones who need a place to land.
None of this changes the fact that fostering takes a village. The everyday needs—cat food, litter, cleaning supplies—and the medical expenses add up quickly. Every bit of support allows me to help one more kitten who needs a chance.
Tomorrow, Myia and Mylo are heading to the vet for their vaccinations. Avery is still healing beautifully but will soon need his own evaluation and vaccinations as well.
If you’d like to help these little ones on their journey, we’d be incredibly grateful. Every donation, every bag of food, every box of litter, and every kind word helps make this little sanctuary possible.
Thank you for believing in these tiny lives as much as I do. ❤️
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