Thursday, November 17, 2011

Good-bye, Mitchell (in a good way)

Mitchell got adopted tonight. I won't say much, out of respect for the new owner's privacy.  However, I will say that I am pleased with how everything turned out.  Mitchell is going to be very happy in his new home, and I wish him all the best.

But damn, I'm going to miss the little guy.

I suppose that's one of the hazards of the "job" when you foster.

That being said, I just emailed the foster coordinator of the shelter and told her that we might take a brief break, but would be up for fostering more in the future.  So clearly I haven't learned my lesson!

It's okay, Mom, you still have ME.

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10 comments:

  1. Doxie RodNovember 17, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    So happy for Mitchell and new forever home! I am sure it won't be an easy transition for you and you are doing such a great thing by being a foster! Really admire that!

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  2. 24 Paws of LoveNovember 17, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    What I imagine is a bittersweet good-bye. Happy and sad. So glad Mitchell started in such good hands so that he was ready for his next bout of being loved so well.

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  3. The Cat GuyNovember 17, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I don't know how you foster-parents do it. The letting go part would be crazy-traumatic for me. I wish that wasn't so, because it is so a great service to provide for the kitties. Thanks for being willing to foster!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    That is great news! Way to go Mitchell! Wishing you all the happiness in your new home :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  5. Random FelinesNovember 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Yeah!! It can be hard to get fosters adopted and watch them leave, but mom says that just opens up another spot in the house to help the next animal.... Good luck to Mitchell and his new family.

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  6. meowmeowmansNovember 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Hooray! Concatulations to Mitchell and his new forever family. :)

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  7. houndstoothNovember 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I'm really happy for Mitchell! His family is very lucky to have him!

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  8. Kari in AlaskaNovember 19, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Hooray Mitchell!

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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  9. NadbugsNovember 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Oh weep. All your other commenters are so happy, I reserve the right to my gloom. I loved Mitchie. I wanted -- oh I'll stop. Cats off to you for your fortitude. Go softly Mitchell.

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  10. House of CarnivoresNovember 20, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Oh, believe me, we've wept. If the laws and our situation were any different, we'd have adopted him and made an "honest cat" out of him months ago.

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