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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

10,000 Birds

day, I had come home to a scraggy, skittish stray of my own. The process of taking in a stray isn’t usually instantaneous and straightforward. If the experience of handing over that box can be transformative instead of alienating or shaming, there’s a possibility of change. One typical, blue-sky, L.A.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Fostering is a wonderful experience. As a foster parent, you can set certain guidelines with the rescue group as to what type of animal you prefer. A pet needs time to decompress, to learn trust, to “get over” the shelter experience. A certain breed, age, sex, temperament, that you think will fit into your home.

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