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In the two weeks she was here Indira has not learned to trust me. While she isn't afraid of my cat Miez anymore, she still hisses at me when I get too close for her comfort and runs away. Although she seems to be a totally cuddly cat, I'm not allowed to pet her directly. When the lady visited, she was allowed to per her almost instantly. It seems we just didn't "click", so I'm happy a very nice family will take her in.

Morgen wird meine Pflegekatze Indira in ihr neues Zuhause kommen, also habt hier eine Minute Schnurren von ihr

In den letzten zwo Wochen hat Indira nicht gelernt mir zu vertrauen. Meiner Miez gegenüber verhält sie sich nicht mehr ängstlich, aber sobald ich ihr zu nahe komme faucht sie und/oder rennt davon. Obwohl sie offenbar eine totale Schusekatze ist, darf ich sie immer noch nicht direkt streicheln. Als die Dame zu Besuch kam durfte sie Indira fast sofort direkt streicheln. Es schein einfach zwischen uns nicht zu funken, daher bin ich glücklich eine sehr nette Familie für Indira gefunden zu haben.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you for loving someone in the world and not expecting the love to be returned. You have a great heart and an unbelievable emotional constitution. You are making the world a better place!

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Work I could never do because of the heartbreak at the end. I salute you.

[–] slevinkelevra 9 points 3 weeks ago

The thing is, I don't get emotionally too involved when I go in with the clear expectation that only a PERFECT fit for Miez will stay. It's more like when I visit others and there is a cat there. I always get along with cats best (way better than with children and even with most people). Before you ask, yes, I'm definitely on the spectrum somewhere but without diagnosis.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I could not emotionally handle fostering. So cute!

[–] slevinkelevra 13 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I guess I have always been hyper-rational. I know we don't connect and know she does with the other lady, and I know I will have many other cats to take (temporary) care of. While I enjoyed taking care of her, I still think that it's for the best this way. Maybe one day I will keep a foster cat as my own additionally to Miez, but only if they get along perfectly, which wasn't the case here. Indira is way too energetic for Miez.

[–] Mouselemming 7 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you for providing a safe and stable home for her to grow and play in until she could meet her Forever Friend! And thanks to Miez for demonstrating the kitty basics!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Really awesome you have this mental and emotional compacity. What you are doing is truly compassionate :) I get so attached to my cute cats that I couldn’t let them go but I understand the value in what you’re doing. Smart to look for the perfect match. My Chinese and America cats have a Cold War going on

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

You are a legend

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

🤩 I love her! While you two didn't connect personally, I'm glad she'll now have a great home... Thank you for caring for her!!!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

She seems so sweet! Thanks for fostering her.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

The void is spreading!