I am exhausted but still too excited to sleep. Today I am scheduled to bring home my first foster animal. I have already set up an x-pen with some bogus paper in the bedroom in anticipation of the little guy. I am hoping that this will be the first of many foster experiences through the ASPCA, where I have been a volunteer for two and a half years.
There were many steps that came before I could get to this point: I had to arrange a living situation where I was allowed to bring pets into the apartment, have enough free time to devote to undersocialized animals, and take a slew of training classes. Then I had to wait for the right animal for my particular situation -- there are many reasons why a shelter animal may need a foster home, and some have needs that I cannot meet right now. My boyfriend also had to agree to my bringing a houseguest into our home, although he is not officially part of the foster program. He loves cats and dogs as much as I do, but is concerned he might get too attached to our visitors. I am so grateful that he is supporting me in this adventure. I feel on the verge of something wonderful.
Today is going to be a great day.
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