Thanks to everyone who responded about Talan's tail. I've now had the foster kids for five days and he has begun to pick up his tail when he uses the litterbox. He also carries it for about ten to fifteen seconds at a time while playing before letting it drop again. Someone suggested that his muscles could have atrophied due to being constantly caged, and I think this is the case. It's like he is slowly getting "back in shape," so to speak. I've made a photo album for them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinluv/sets/72157623222054780/ They are happy, sweet, grateful kids. I think I am going to fail at this fostering attempt. :] [Posted in FML 6583]