Tag: cat
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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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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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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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How to Care for Kittens
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve adopted a cat or kitten. Or, maybe you’re a first-time foster parent looking for general care ideas. Read on for information I wish I had when I first started fostering kittens. Find helpful tips and where to buy the recommended supplies! Your Kitten’s Routine Spend a few minutes…
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