Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of pet loss, which may be distressing to some listeners. Please listen with care.In this heartwarming episode of Chickens Are the New Kittens, we explore the powerful parallels between fostering animals, cuddling babies in need in hospitals, and the importance of adopting over shopping for pets. We discuss the life-changing impact of opening your heart to foster animals in need and how the same love and care can be extended to vulnerable human babies. Plus, we dive into why choosing adoption—whether for animals or children—can make a world of difference. Hear real accounts from our guest, Chris, on his experiences with his adopted cat, Ripley, along with other tales from your hosts. Enjoy the echo of technical difficulties when we lose a mic and improvise the rest of the episode, too!We’ll end this episode with a sensitive conversation about pet grief, as we navigate a recent loss and how that affects the owners. Saying goodbye to a beloved animal can feel just as painful as losing a family member, and we explore those feelings of heartbreak and healing.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to foster an animal, how fostering compares to parenting, or how to cope with the pain of losing a pet, this episode is a must-listen.

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