Tag: animal
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How to Disinfect Your Foster Room
Cleaning and disinfecting is a crucial component of a fostering routine. It must be done thoroughly in order to prevent and stop the spread of illness, bacteria, and parasites. Gather the necessary supplies listed below and begin by cleaning every item, room, and playpen that was used or contaminated. Once cleaned, each item must be…
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How to Help Foster Cats and Kittens Recover from Spay and Neuter Surgeries
Spay and neuter surgeries cause stress and confusion for cats and kittens. You need to plan ahead for the morning of and night after spay and neuter surgeries. Be prepared to keep a clean space, to act accordingly if the kitties are hyperactive, and to help them recover as calmly as possible. Most importantly, you…
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How to Include Fostering in Your Daily Schedule: A 6 Step Guide
If you enjoy beginning your mornings by slowly enjoying your first cup of coffee or tea, why not snuggle some foster animals while you sip? If you like to end your work days by decompressing and scrolling through social media, why not use that time to surround yourself with foster animals instead? Continue reading for…
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How to Foster Mother Cats and Their Kittens
How difficult is it to foster a mother cat and her kittens? Where should the feline family stay in your home? You can successfully socialize the felines and prepare them for adoption once you have an understanding of why this population needs foster homes, how to set up your space, and how to care for…
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How Long Do You Foster Cats, Kittens, and Other Animals?
Animals of different species, ages, health statuses, and behavioral backgrounds all require different lengths of stay in foster care. Having a wide variety of animal populations in need of foster homes means that there are many different levels of fostering commitments. While some people view this as a convenience, others assume they don’t have time…
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TNR: What it is, Why it is Important, and How to Help
Saving the lives of helpless kittens is not the only way to help felines in your community. Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) is a name for community-based programs that spay and neuter free-roaming cats. This helps to keep the unhoused cat population under control, thereby reducing the amount of suffering and disease. Continue reading to learn…
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The Importance of Fostering Cats and Kittens
Fostering saves lives. Without a foster home, helpless cats and kittens don’t have access to specialized individual care. In many cases, without enough foster homes for cats and kittens, many of them are euthanized. Signing up to foster for local rescue groups and municipal shelters provides support to the animals, the shelter staff, and the…
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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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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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