Within the next few hours we’ll be getting a litter of four kittens who will likely only be with us overnight, as we’ll have to take them into Petco tomorrow for an adoption event, and there’s a very good chance they’ll all find new homes. I’m very excited just the same, and think this is going to be a great experience for all of us.

If you’re interested in cat fostering, get ahold of someone at your local Humane Society, which is who runs the adoption events at the Petcos in my area (or talk to one of the volunteers at the store itself). We heard back from the coordinator within a few days of filling out an application, and the home inspection basically just consisted of making sure you have the room to keep the animals.

The Humane Society will provide all the necessities — from the food, to litter, even the litter box and, of course, vet visits if needed — so you won’t be out anything monetarily, except for a drive down to the pet store on the weekends to drop them off!

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Fostering Cats, Part 2

From shelters and rescue groups all across the United States, the dogs spotlighted are anything from purebreads to the “Heinz 57″ dogs that seem to have a little bit of everything:

“From All-American to purebreed, we will feature a dog in need, every day, in hopes of bringing awareness to pups that need help throughout the United States.”

The site, which has been around since 2007, is “narrated” by Johann, a cute little black and white dog that was rescued in 2004 via one of my favorite websites, petfinder.com. He’s also got his own little dog supply store, located at the link in his name!

The site itself is also a great resource for anyone interested in a rescued pet, and includes links for adoption information, what to do if you find a lost or stray dog, and shelter and rescue organizations.

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Rescue Me

I think adoption or providing foster care is one of the most noble vocations one can have in life. I should know.

My daughter is adopted.

Not by me but by my Husband.

It was the best thing we ever did. When you show love to children, they will love you back. This rings true for me when I see my Husband and my daughter together. I have always been grateful that this loving man came into my life to complete us. What a difference this has made in our life.

How I wish other kids would find other compassionate and loving people to care for them. You could make a difference too in a child’s life. Adopt Us Kids can show you how.

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“All children deserve a safe, happy life — including the 496,000 American children and youth in foster care. Young people in foster care especially need nurturing adults on their side because their own families are in crisis and unable to care for them.

Each May, we salute the compassionate people who make a difference by serving as foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, social workers, and volunteers. Thanks to these unsung heroes, many formerly abused or neglected children and teens will either safely reunite with their parents, be cared for by relatives, or be adopted by loving families.”

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Adopt a Kid, Adopt a Life

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit seeking to strike down a new law that bans any unmarried person who lives with a partner from serving as an adoptive or foster parent in the state of Arkansas.

You know – I understand that we have SO many kids who need good homes. There are many kids who are left abandoned and unwanted. I just don’t get why – if an adult has a job and can provide all the basic human needs for a child, why would anyone be denied the right to raise a child? To care for a child who may otherwise have no one?

Now there are times when the ACLU steps in and stirs the pot on issues that I just find to be a bit asinine! For instance, don’t tell me if I run a business that caters to the public that I can’t say “Merry Christmas” if I want to. If my customers don’t like it, let them take note and not return to my establishment in the future.

If I my kids want to bow their heads and pray at school, they should be entitled to do so.

To me there is a big difference between living and thriving day-to-day and simply acting on my rights as a human being living in a free country.

What do you think? Should anyone be denied the right to adopt of foster a child just because they may not be married or even worse yet, dare I say, Gay?

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And why is the ACLU so important again?

How many of you have ever lost a loved one? Did you find yourself wishing that you had told them that you loved them, more often? Do you wonder what your own children will remember of you after you’ve made the journey to the great beyond? Now you don’t have to wonder.

Our Wednesday bloggy giveaway item is called “Precious Note.” It is an inspiration taken from a dying mother’s wish to leave behind memories for her daughter. The kit contains personalized note cards, a pen, a picture frame and a box to keep the precious notes in. The idea is to write a little note on each card, whenever a thought strikes you, then tuck the whole box away for your child. It is an excellent way to deliver your words of wisdom and love, from beyond the grave. The kit can also be used for foster kids, grandkids, military personnel, etc…

Please take a moment to visit www.preciousnote.com to read the story behind Precious Note. The story is a heart warming one and it will probably bring tears to your eyes! If you are interested in winning the kit, please leave a comment describing how you intend to use it.

Keep checking back this week for more fabulous giveaways! The bloggy giveaway party is a week long affair!

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A Noteworthy Giveaway