An animal rescue volunteer has spoken about her devotion to fostering cats and kittens in want – all 140 of them.
Tina Moore, from Dartford, began fostering cats and kittens from Battersea Brands Hatch in 2015 after her personal died.
She wished to assist animals in want and has since cared for one of many highest variety of cats ever fostered by a volunteer on the charity.
She helps an entire vary, from senior strays to tiny kittens, who want a brief place the place they are often in a home setting earlier than discovering a everlasting place to stay.
Tina stated: “The best thing about caring for a Battersea foster cat is watching them grow into happy and confident felines and helping them get used to life in a home environment so they can thrive in a forever home.
“Sometimes cats and young kittens can feel a little overwhelmed inside catteries, so providing them with a foster home where they can slowly come out of their shells and show off their true brand of ‘cattitude’ helps make sure they are matched with the right owner for them.”
She not too long ago taken care of one-year-old home short-haired Ariel who was discovered wandering the streets closely pregnant earlier than arriving at Battersea.
After giving beginning, Ariel was discovering life within the cattery hectic and wanted some house the place she may peacefully hone her mothering expertise and provides some consideration to her litter.
Tina stepped in to take care of the group and all of them have now discovered their without end houses.
She added: “Being there for cats like Ariel is really what it’s all about, especially helping young kittens get used to new people so they can explore the world around them.
“You do end up having your favourites – such as a recent litter of kittens I looked after called Rock, Paper and Scissors whose playful antics made me fall in love with the three little bundles of fur.
“I’ve fostered so many cats over these past eight years, and it’s so special knowing I’ve played an important part in helping them find the love that they deserve, especially as Battersea is now celebrating its 140th anniversary of being there for cats.”
Rosy Price, interim head of volunteering fostering and communities, stated: “For many rescue animals, finding themselves in a cattery or a kennel can be quite a stressful experience, so the work that our dedicated foster carers do, like Tina, means they can be looked after in a more familiar setting and have round-the-clock care where needed.
“We’re always on the lookout for caring animal lovers who may not be able to commit to permanently rehoming one of our rescue animals, but can provide a temporary home for one of our cats or dogs so we can help identify the quirky personality traits that help match them with a forever family.
“If you think you could help by fostering your first rescue animal with us, we’d love to hear from you.”
