Published Oct 9, 2026
Image Credit: The Cat Chronicles
Wasabi’s mom was afraid of cats for a long time, until her friend convinced her to adopt one of her own. Now, she has three cats and has fostered 50+ kittens!
She spoke with us to share her story, and how others can help foster cats in need.
“I Do Not Know How to Take Care of Another Living Being!”
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Wasabi was adopted during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. His mom’s friend called to ask if she’d take him, because she was allergic.
Not only was Wasabi’s mom afraid of cats, but she wasn’t sure she could commit to taking care of an animal. “I do not know how to take care of another living being other than myself,” she explained.
Her friend continued to plead, replying that she’d loved Hello Kitty when she was younger. “One is a stuffed animal,” Wasabi’s mom replied, “And one is a real life cat!”
In the end, though, she did agree to take him in. She was still incredibly nervous, and knew nothing about cats!
While Wasabi purred peacefully on his mom’s chest, she Googled things like, “Why is the cat vibrating?”
She was willing to put in the time to learn, though, and those efforts paid off in the long-run. Little did she know back then that she’d go on to foster neonatal kittens, and help over 50 kittens and cats find their forever homes.
Eight Cats in an Apartment?!
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Wasabi was a very energetic kitten, and his mom soon realized that he needed a companion. She adopted Sushi in the hopes that he’d have someone to bond and play with.
Sushi is the queen of the house, their mom says, and Wasabi is both spicy and incredibly clingy. He nips her elbow to wake her up, and he also likes to chomp fingers!
When she started fostering, she met Matcha. Wasabi and Sushi adopted him into the family, and even though he’s fully grown now, they still treat him like a kitten.
Their mom has gone on to foster many more kittens and cats since then, and the cats all enjoy helping in their own ways. They groom them, share treats with them, and are super gentle.
At one point, there were eight cats in the apartment all at once. The fosters got adopted out, she reassures, but there were a lot of cats for a while there!
She’s grown to love the experience, and finds satisfaction in taking care of animals. What once was scary is now an incredible part of her life that she wouldn’t trade for anything!
If you’re unsure whether you can commit to a cat, her advice is to foster. Most placements last weeks to months, and most organizations will work to find a schedule that works best for you.
Even a short amount of time can make a huge difference in a cat’s life!
