Within the next week, I plan on adopting two kittens. They are not a bonded pair, but get along well and have been socialized together over the past week. Both kittens are currently living with a foster.
I applied to adopt the kittens through an agency and went to the foster parents home for a contactless meeting with the kittens. (Separate entry/exits) kittens and foster in separate areas of the house, etc.
Anyway, I have been trying to be very careful because of the COVID and while the agency has emphasized contactless delivery of the cats, and check ins via zoom - this foster parent seems to insist that she come into my home with the cats to “see my layout” and help them get adjusted. To be clear, the agency has not requested a home visit.
I do have a small dog, and I had a cat that passed away almost a year ago. The dog and cat got along fine and our dog for the most part is pretty uninterested in other animals. Never aggressive, just... uninterested.
Needless to say I have experience and feel confident that I will be able to acquaint the animals and help them find their footing.
Am I overreacting in not wanting the foster to come into my home? I really want to push back on this but wanted to ensure there wasn’t a standard that I am simply not aware of.
I am trying not to judge the foster as a person, and it’s hard to explain but she just makes me uncomfortable and I don’t allow just anyone into my home. In addition to COVID risks, her vibe can be a bit intense. For example when I told her where I lived, she started to ask really intrusive and somewhat offensive questions (how do you survive?! That place must be so expensive! etc.)
Anyway, is this the norm or should I firmly and politely push for contactless pickup of the kittens?
Thanks in advance!
TL;DR - I’m adopting two kittens and while I expected a contactless delivery the foster is insistent on coming into my home. Foster parent makes me uncomfortable and I would prefer not to have a stranger in my house at this time.
[link] [comments]
from Pets https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/gw9nja/is_the_foster_parent_im_adopting_from_overstepping/
No comments:
Post a Comment