The following was first published on the Catfoodsite Blog.
What exactly does cat fostering entail?
Fostering involves taking in a homeless cat into your home and giving it love, care, and attention for a predetermined period of time or until the cat is adopted.
Why is it vital for adoption groups to have foster homes?
There are several reasons why a cat can need foster care. The most frequent are:
- A rescue group relies on foster homes to care for cats until suitable homes can be found in the lack of a physical shelter.
- A kitten is too young to be adopted, so it needs a safe place to stay until it is old enough to go to a forever family.
- A cat that needs a safe place to recover after surgery, medical treatment, or an illness.
- A stressed cat is pacing or hiding inside the shelter.
- A cat that hasn’t been around people much or has never lived in a house has to be socialized.
- There is no more room at the shelter for the available cats.
Why should I foster a cat?
Fostering cats is among the most fulfilling experiences you can have (other than adopting, of course).
Give your foster cat the required time to develop the adoption potential. You are: When you temporarily shelter an animal in need.
- Make room for another cat to be taken in by the shelter or rescue.
- Helping the rescue or shelter learn more about the cat in order to help him find the right home.
- Introducing the cat to different animals and types of people while acclimating him to a household environment, if possible.
Uncertain of your capacity to foster a cat? There are eight reasons why you can, despite your doubts.
I’d like to adopt a cat. How can I go about doing that?
Contact a local animal shelter or rescue group after locating one in your area. They’ll probably ask you to fill out a foster application, and if you’re approved, they’ll work with you to select the best foster cat for your residence.
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