raylan_the_dog on Instagram is an account that features a mongrel’s daily adventure, documented by his owner Laura Tindal. Raylan’s IG posts are not the ordinary cute doggos in silly outfits. His is his daily life as a foster parent to over 60 kittens, accounted over the years with Laura, and yes, it still features posts of a cute dog in silly dog outfits!
Laura rescued Raylan after she found him in a high-kill shelter; he was set to be put to rest. Raylan was full of energy and untrained; reasons why most dogs in shelters do not get to find their forever homes. Laura took a chance on him and took the mutt home.
As it turns out, all Raylan needed was a little patience, understanding, and love. Now, Raylan is the kindest, well-trained dog around, he has learned to turn off the lights and fetch beers for his human, who doesn’t need a beer fetching dog in their life!
Laura felt good turning Raylan around and she wanted to continue making a difference for other strays. She decided to bring in Winston, an abandoned kitten. She was uncertain of how Raylan would react to Laura’s neighbor adopted Wilson, so the kitty and Raylan still get to hang around each other.
Since everything went well fostering for the first time, Laura decided to bring home more kittens to foster, and just like with Winston, Raylan took every kitten under his gentle and loving care. It is as if a motherly instinct kicked in with Raylan and considered every kitten his child.
For years now, Raylan has become the foster parent of the kitties that Laura brings home, he teaches them important life skills and how to be obedient to their humans. Raylan would often teach the kittens discipline, in cases where the cat curiosity and mischief kicks in, Raylan would be there to supervise them and guides them away from trouble.
They have had over 60 kittens fostered throughout their time together and every single kitten sees Raylan as their mother. They would often time follow him around and of course cuddle beside him, they really love him like a true parent.
Like all fosters, Raylan’s kittens get adopted and it is as if he innately knows this cycle. He seems to be happy when his kittens find their forever home and looks forward to fostering new strays every time. Laura considers herself lucky to have Raylan, but Laura knows that the kittens are luckier having him look after them.
Source: Caters Clips via YouTube