“the term “foster parent” sets my teeth on edge as does “pet parent”. “
They are “adoptive” “parents”. While I understand your frustration of treating pets as humans, but on the other hand, many pets are nicer to their “adoptive parents” than their biological children.
Yeah, because they can’t talk back.
Besides, biological children for the most part aren’t given a proper chance by this anti-family society.
I’d like to see more permanent adoptions of these animals either way. But given the feral nature of many city-dwelling humans, I’d hate to see them go to the wrong home.