Congratulations and thank you for deciding to foster!
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Foster cats can be unpredictable due to unknown history and therefore it is important that you use caution when introducing your own pets to the foster cats, and do so only after 2 weeks of isolation in a separate room to rule out any contagious diseases.
Kittens need lots of rest, clean water, food, warmth and socialization. Foster kittens must be kept indoors. They love to watch outdoor activity, so make sure windows and screens are secure.
If you have a digital camera, a few photos of your foster kittens can be emailed to kittycatpals@hotmail.com and put on our adoption website.
We will find homes for the kittens after they are socialized, at least 8 weeks old and healthy. Adoption clinics are held at several locations. For detailed information, please call or email us for up-to-date schedules.
Kitty Cat PALS may be able to supply the following on request:
- Litter box
- Litter scoop
- Litter
- Dry and can food
- Dishes for food and water (non-plastic)
- Scratch post, toys, travel carrier, cat bed or equivalent snugly item
Food and litter can be picked up from our Supply Coordinator. Please give the Supply Coordinator at least one week notice as last minute & urgent requests are difficult for everyone.
If you decide to donate the food & litter used, a tax receipt can be issued but you must submit the original receipts to our Treasurer with your full name and address.
You will receive a Kennel Card on which we record the dates of the vaccines and any medical treatments. We rely on the foster parents to call the Foster Coordinator if vaccines are due.
Health Issues
Diarrhea ... It is very common in young kittens and can be a reaction to changes in food or caused by parasites or virus. Kittens dehydrate very quickly which can lead to death. If your foster kittens develop diarrhea, please monitor the hydration levels a few times per day by using the Skin Lifting Method: Gently lift and twist a pinchful of skin on their back by the front shoulders and let it go. The skin should fall back in place quickly; a dehydrated kitten’s skin moves sluggishly, slowly and this is cause for worry. Other signs of dehydration are sunken eyes, white gums, no strength and lethargy. If diarrhea persists longer than 2 days or if the diarrhea is explosive or shooting, the kitten will need help. Don’t delay, call the Foster Coordinator ASAP.
Upper Respiratory Infection ... A few sneezes and clear weepy eyes indicate a viral infection (URI – Upper Respiratory Infection), and the kitten’s own immune system must clear it up. If your foster kitten shows a thick discharge from its eyes and/or nose, it will require antibiotics. Please call us immediately.
Injuries ... Please call the Foster Coordinator immediately if your foster kitten becomes injured. Common injuries are sprained ankles which take a few days to heal on their own.
