“Hi. My name is Chloe and I am in long-term foster care. When my foster mom brought me home in the Fall of 2013 we all thought I only had a couple months left to live. My kidneys are failing on me, I have thyroid problems, and I’m deaf. I was just going to have a cozy couple months and pass away in a safe, loving home. But my home was so great that I started to get some strength back, and I have been giving my foster mom lots of love for over 2 years now! My medicine and vet care that Homeward Pet provides me with keep my body running.

I did have a bad seizure in August of 2014 that really scared my family and has caused me to do lots of circles. Sometimes in one place, sometimes around the table and it makes my foster mom wonder how I don’t get dizzy. I am also losing my sight. I can still see shadows moving and make out objects, but I wish I could see when my foster mom talks to me like I used to. Lastly, I have started having trouble getting to the litter box in time and I have accidents. I make it most of the time, but thank goodness for those pee pads cause they help with the mess!

I’m really looking forward Christmas. My foster mom promises me special treats since I have been such a good girl and my name is on Santa’s good list.

Thank you for supporting Homeward Pet and ensuring that I continue to live a happy healthy life.”

And Thank You to our wonderful, amazing hospice provider, Karla, for taking such great care of Chloe, and for interpreting Chloe’s story.  If you’re interested in providing temporary, in-home care – or even long-term hospice care – to an animal in need, read more about how to become a Homeward Pet Foster Family.