Change a life Foster
Open your home to a kitten or cat in need
Fostering is a fantastic opportunity to make a hands-on contribution to saving animals’ lives. We look to you to provide the love, patience and attention the animal may need to regain its mental and physical health and learn to love and trusts humans. (Again)
A foster home is especially important for cats needing medical treatment or recovering from surgery AND will provide kittens with a quieter, less stressful environment where they can grow into healthy cats.
Feral cats and kittens need to establish trust with their caretakers, and this is accomplished with on a one-to-one basis. Many of them can be successfully rehabilitated and we happily are able to find forever INDOOR homes. If you want more information about fostering, contact the Rescue at savingstrayz1@outlook.com
If you are ready to apply, please complete the application form. Scan the QR code
Foster Parent Responsibilities
Provide safe, clean, warm, indoor housing and care for cat(s) or kitten(s). Foster animals are to be kept INDOORS at all times.
Provide clean bedding (blankets, towels, etc.) and toys. Toys can be simple or elaborate, depending on you
Provide food and litter, considered a donation. You may keep receipts for tax purposes. Will give tax-deduction form.
Communicate with SSSAR regarding condition of kitties and ANY questions about their care and/or health. SSAR email is monitored daily and may be the quickest way to contact us. You may also call the shelter.. Foster homes will be provided emergency SSAR contact numbers.
DO NOT incur any veterinary expenses without prior SSAR authorization.
While fostering for SSAR we ask that you DO NOT foster for any other rescue group.
Be able and willing to commit a minimum of 2 hours each day to playing with and socializing your foster kittens. This is a very important responsibility and is also one of the most fun aspects of fostering.
Fostering
Length of Fostering
Foster cats/kittens remain in foster care until they meet the following criteria:
- They are approximately 10 – 12 weeks old and weigh at about 3 pounds. At this weight and age, they can safely be spayed or neutered prior to being made available for adoption.
- They are tame, social, healthy and have completed a 10 day quarantine.
- There is space for them at the shelter. If space is temporarily unavailable, you may be asked to continue to care for your fosters for a time after they are altered. We ask that foster parents be patient, especially during summer and fall months of “kitten season.”
The Foster Room in Your Home
A kitten-proofed extra bedroom, bathroom, or laundry room are ideal. New animals brought into your home should be isolated from your household pets. Please understand that whenever you expose your own pet to a foster cat or kitten, there is a risk of illness or infection.
Wash your hands after handling your foster cat/kittens. If your fosters have a contagious condition, you might also want to wear a long-sleeved shirt while handling the fosters, then take it off prior to having any interaction with your own pets. Your pets should be current on all vaccinations for their own protection. SSAR is not legally allowed to provide medications or treatment for any kitties except those belonging to SSAR.
The Adoption Process
You are our best source of information about your foster(s). Any observations you can provide will help ensure a good placement, and will result in happy cats and happy adopters. If you would like to adopt your own foster cat/kitten, you must complete an Adoption Application and qualify as an approved adopter. As foster, you will be offered a reduced adoption fee.
If someone you know would like to adopt one of your foster kitties, they must go through the routine adoption procedure and pay the normal adoption fee. While we appreciate referrals from our foster homes, please do NOT promise any cat or kitten(s) to anyone. ALL ADOPTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY SSAR OWNER. Cats and kittens should not be “shown” to interested adopters unless and until an approved adoption application is on file at SSAR
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