Tag: foster
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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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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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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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How to Help Sick Foster Kittens
Familiarize yourself with common illnesses in foster care and learn about beginner-friendly ways to care for sick kittens while they’re in your home. Disclaimer: Any information included below is solely based on my hands-on experience with cat and kitten care. It’s important that you’re aware of these common illnesses on a really basic level, but…
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The 5 W’s of Cat Fostering
If everyone simply thinks someone else will do it, then no one ever will! Please consider fostering cats or kittens; there are so many organizations in need of your help. You can do this! Who You, surrounded by adorable kittens. That’s who! Imagine coming home from work and being immediately surrounded by a bunch of…
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