Category: Fostering Tips
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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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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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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…
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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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How to Get Started on Your Fostering Journey
Follow the steps below and you’ll be fostering kittens before you know it! Become a Cat or Kitten Foster Thank you for considering fostering animals in need! You’re about to become a part of the amazing cycle of rescuing, fostering, and adopting. Start by finding out what your local shelters and rescue organizations are. From…
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How to Foster Feral Kittens
Feral kittens, or undersocialized kittens, can thrive in foster homes. By gradually exposing them to humans, helping them form an association between humans and food, and slowly introducing new stimuli, kittens four months old and younger can turn from hissy to kissy. Make Your Feral Foster Kitten Feel Safe Give your feral, or undersocialized, kitten…
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