Do you have a little extra space in your home and a bit of free time, and
some love to share? Maybe consider becoming a foster parent for a litter
of homeless kittens. With the arrival of "kitten season" in early spring,
animal shelters and rescue organizations are flooded with kittens who
cannot be put up for adoption until they are eight weeks old. While you
can certainly foster kittens on your own, it is usually best to start out
by volunteering with a shelter or rescue group since they can provide
expert advice and support. Contact your local animal shelter, rescue
group, or feral cat organization to sign up as a foster parent. Each
organization has different guidelines for foster parents, and once you
begin, they will provide you with detailed instructions.
As a foster parent, you will be responsible for feeding, cleaning,
socializing, and cuddling your kittens. In some cases, you may need to
bottle feed, give medications or take the kittens to the veterinarian.
Some groups provide you with cat food and litter, while others require
foster parents to provide these necessities. In terms of space, you don't
need much. A laundry room, bathroom, or extra bedroom is helpful, but a
cage set up in the corner of your bedroom or den can work just fine.
Depending on how old the kittens are, you'll be caring for them for one to
eight weeks. Finally, unless you adopt them, you must be prepared to let
your foster kittens go. It can be sad to say goodbye, but remember, you
have given them a great start on life. Thanks to you, they will have a
loving, permanent home with some very lucky adopters.
Coded by Paulina Konieczkowicz🐾