If you’re new to fostering, start with the basics. Click on the links to start shopping!
Basics
A high quality, age-appropriate wet food.
Grain-free dry food for supplemental feeding.
Something wide, shallow, and easy to clean.
Litter Box and Scoop
Here’s a kitten-sized box, too!
Unscented and non-clumping. Can also be found at Tractor Supply for $6!
Something warm and snuggly.
For kittens 0-5 weeks old.
A great starter option to keep smaller kittens safe contained.
For kittens 0-5 weeks old.
A kitten-safe heat source.
For the inevitable butt-bath.
Add to your laundry machine when washing foster supplies. You can also dilute it to spray and rinse on foster supplies between groups.
Health and Enrichment
Toys
Crinkle balls, mice, wand toys, and laser pointers.
Simulates the presence of a mother cat. It’s a wonderful option for single kittens.
A great way to entice undersocialized felines.
So important for gut health! If your foster is taking an antibiotic, please chat with your vet about when to give probiotics.
Great to have on hand for cats with upper-respiratory infections.
An upgrade from simple blankets, once the kitten is old enough to crawl in and out on their own.
Cleaning and Organizing
A one-step, insanely strong disinfectant.
Great for whatever disinfectant you use!
To keep all food and medications separate from your resident pets.
An upgrade for kittens who are ready for more space, especially if you don’t have a foster-specific room in your home.
Great for putting an end to foster-resident bean swapping!
Each group of fosters will present new challenges, so I highly recommend having this reference book on hand!
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