Category: Adoption
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Two Kittens Are Better Than One: 8 Reasons Why Kittens Should Be Adopted in Pairs
Some kittens are lucky enough to enter a forever home that has another cat waiting to befriend them, but others go without companionship. The idea of adopting two kittens overwhelms some adopters, but in many cases, the benefits outweigh the challenges. Here’s how adopting a pair benefits both the kittens and the adopter: Cats and…
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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, follow these steps for a peaceful cat-to-cat introduction. Continue reading to hear two real-life examples of what cat-to-cat introductions can look like. Why You Need to Bother with Cat Introductions A cat’s territory is very important to them, so bringing a new cat into your…
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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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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…
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What You Need to Know About Foster Failing
A “foster fail” is what happens when someone fosters an animal and ends up keeping them instead of adopting them out. Saying goodbye to any animal you foster can be difficult and emotional, and that’s perfectly okay. Read more to learn about different perspectives on the concept of foster failing and how to decide what’s…
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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Kitten Room
Whether you’re setting up a home base for your newly adopted friend or you’re preparing for a group of foster kittens, review these essentials: A Kitten’s Home Base Something to cuddle Something to eat and drink Something to play with Something to go potty in Something to scratch Foster Kitten Playpen and Play Room Setup…
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4 Signs that Your Kitten is Ready for Adoption
Here’s a list of questions to help you know when your foster kitten is ready for their forever home. How Old is the Kitten? Kittens need to be at least 8 weeks old before they’re ready for adoption. This is the age when young kittens finally start to look more like a miniature version of…
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