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Temporary foster for Oscar while Johan recovers in hospital

A short-term foster for a calm ginger cat in Sandton while the owner recovers.

🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,067 views
Johan T. Pretorius
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Sandton
I'm going into a rehabilitation unit on Sunday, for about 5 weeks, and I have no family nearby to look after Oscar, my seven-year-old ginger cat. Oscar is a lap-cat who needs a quiet home. I'm looking for a temporary foster within Sandton. I'll provide food, bedding and medication, and cover the vet costs. Oscar is vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. I'd love to share regular updates and photos, and I'd love to pay it forward by volunteering at the shelter when I'm better. I hope life is good to you.
effort
3–6 weeks
format
In person in Sandton
skills
pet experience, a pet-friendly home
#pet-foster#animals#short-term

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People who offered to help

  • Nusrat Shefali Roy 🇬🇧 Accepted

    I live about 17 km from Sandton. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

Reviews

2.9(7 reviews)

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  • Aaron S. White🇳🇿Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Joaquín K. Guzmán🇪🇸Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Tushar J. Wagh🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Francisca Elaine Rodrigues🇧🇷Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Rashid A. Ndlovu🇿🇦Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Gerardo K. Ibarra🇲🇽Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Halima Amaka Raji🇳🇬Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Kyung-soo Hwang

    it takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Odesa but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Odesa.

    • Okechukwu Ikenna Afolabi

      You're not alone. Poor Oscar, hope they feel better soon. Blessings

      • Faith W. Hart

        So sorry you're going through this, Johan. Hope the recovery goes smoothly. God bless.

        • Yvonne Felicia Amoah

          Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from São Paulo.

          • Howard R. Graham

            give Oscar a hug from me. Blessings.

            • Ga-eun Ji-yeon Kwon

              Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Sandton.

              • Ibrahim Imad MouradPhoto verified

                Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Manila

                • Lorenzo N. Ibarra

                  Stay strong, Johan. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                  • Emma E. Joseph

                    Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in San Fernando donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

                    • Marcus W. Hamilton

                      Keep going, Johan. Your post was clear and honest. God bless!

                      • Everly Montgomery

                        Keep going, Johan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless!

                        • Dola Shapla Biswas

                          thinking of you. Give Oscar a hug from me. God bless.

                          • Violet K. KimPhoto verified

                            Rooting for you, Johan. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                            • Prakash N. Ramachandran

                              Thanks for sharing this, Johan. Hope this works out for you. God bless

                              • Lilian Rose Mbwambo

                                Hope it all works out. Poor Oscar, hope they feel better soon. Greetings from Kisumu.

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