fostering

Hope you all are ready for some wholesome smiles today! 

We all have been through the madness that was 2020 and know how difficult and challenging that particular year has been. We also know that even though it was an awful year where we couldn't physically be with one another, there were some pros to the pandemic. Mainly, the fact shelters around the world were emptying out due to everyone's need for companionship. So many beautiful animals found their forever home in 2020 and we are forever grateful for it. 

Not only did animals find their forever homes, but certain wonderful people took it upon themselves to help animals in need. This is exactly what Imgur user thesorrycynic did. In a story shared on Imgur, thesorrycynic reveals photos of all the animals she helped foster during 2020 and shared photos of their progress. And yes, it is utterly wholesome. 

Just further proof that love can transform all! 

The commentary below is provided by thesorrycynic. 

Fostering has never been more important than it is today. In these unprecedented times, more-and-more people are turning to animal shelters and rescues to foster pets.  

But for the first time fosters, the experience can be as overwhelming as it is rewarding. 

To help support first-time fosters and adopters, Royal Canin just launched "Catology" – an educational series for first-time kitten fosters and adopters. It is a series of free, interactive live streams, featuring kitten expert and Internet sensation Hannah Shaw, The Kitten Lady, and covering the most important kitten topics – caring for neonates, feeding and nutrition, kitten behavior, and socializing, among others. Each class is always followed by a discussion and Q&A. 

"Catology" Started running on April 18th and will continue to run each Saturday for four consecutive weeks at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. 

The webinars are streamed live on the official Facebook and Instagram of Royal Canin and the official Facebook and Instagram of The Kitten Lady and are available to rewatch following each event. 

Here are the first two episodes plus some info about the next two episodes.