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How to Foster Cats and Kittens Independently
Fostering a cat or kitten without the support of a shelter is a daunting task. But in order to help animals in need, sometimes taking this step is necessary. To become an independent cat or kitten foster, whether out of necessity or preference, you’ll need to find reliable sources of supplies and veterinary care. You…
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What to do When You Find a Cat or Kitten Outside
Finding cats and kittens outside is a common experience in many areas of the United States. Many finders attempt to give the cats and kittens to their local shelters and rescue groups, assuming they each have the capacity and resources to provide care. Some finders don’t realize that if they asked, they could be supported…
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Why You Should Adopt Instead of Shop
Learn about the important debate of adopting versus shopping and read about my personal experience with both sides. What it Means to Adopt “Adopting” means you are giving a home to an animal that was previously living in a shelter or a foster home. The animal you adopt may have been surrendered to the shelter…
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Cat-to-Dog Introductions: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn about the importance of taking time to introduce your dog and cat to one another, and read about two very different cat-to-dog introduction stories. These steps are very similar to the steps in the cat-to-cat introduction process! Why You Need to Bother with Introductions Dogs and cats stereotypically never, ever get along. Obviously, I’m…
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Cat-to-Cat Introductions: A Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you adopted a new cat or are fostering kittens that are going to be temporarily integrated into your home after a quarantine period, follow these 8 steps for a peaceful cat-to-cat introduction. Continue reading to learn about Finch and Tosca’s stories for two real-life examples of what cat-to-cat introductions can look like. Why You…
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How to Say Goodbye to Your Foster Kittens
Here are some tips and recommendations to guide you through how to say goodbye to your foster kittens when you send them off to their adoptive homes. The Point of Fostering You decided to foster animals because you want to help animals who are in need of a transitional home. Of course, the main goal…
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FIP: Signs, Options, and Support
FIP stands for feline infectious peritonitis. This disease occurs when feline coronavirus, or FCoV, mutates inside a cat’s body. The mutation results in the FIP virus. FCoV itself is already present in many cats, and if signs of illness ever present themselves, it usually shows up as mild diarrhea. In fact, over half of all…
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How to Quarantine Your Foster Kittens
Find out what a quarantine period is, why it’s important, and how to carry it out successfully in your home. What is a Quarantine Period? A quarantine period is a 2 week time frame of no contact and no shared space between unrelated groups of animals. This applies to same-species situations in particular. This post…
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Can You Foster Kittens if You Have a Cat?
The short answer to this question is, yes! However, there are a lot of different factors at play that will help you determine if this is the right path for you. Consider Your Cat’s Temperament You know your cat best, so take some time to think about how they will react once you bring fosters…
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How to Plan for Meetings with Kitten Adopters
How do you find adopters? What do you talk about when you meet them? How can you ensure that you, your home, and the fosters are safe? Read on to find out how to have a successful meeting with a potential adopter. First, How Do You Find Potential Adopters? Fostering for an organization If you…
The Kitten Koop
Exploring animal welfare one foster kitten at a time
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