top of page

Fostering

Take a closer look

Pregnant
MAMA

  • Extended stay, about three months.

  • Prepare nesting box for her to deliver in quiet, calm location.

  • Monitor her eating, bathrooms, and breathing.

  • Give lots of love and pets.

  • Check in with her during labor and delivery, most mamas need no assistance.

  • Some queens might have difficulty delivering, get with sponsor on how to proceed or call vet office.

  • Keep an eye on healing and health of mama and babies.

  • Enjoy watching them grow big and learn new things!

  • Patience, love, and compassion are key!

  • No free feeding, have them eat at set times with you right there; this allows them to associate humans with positive feelings

  • Introduce light petting during eating sessions.

  • Consistency is a must in socializing them quick.

  • Caging them in large cages or in bathrooms will prevent them from running and hiding when you are near.

  • This is a process, celebrate the small wins!​

Feral kitty

Orphaned Tiny baby

  • Have a heating pad or heating blanket on hand. Small kittens can't regulate their body temperature.

  • Depending on age, this could require bottle feeding every two to three hours.

  • Before and after feeding, be sure to stimulate the kitten's genitals as baby kittens cannot go to the restroom by themselves.

  • Allow time for them to sleep. They are doing a lot of growing.

  • Monitor their health and begin litterbox training around three weeks old!​

  • Check with sponsor or vet on specific quarantining rules for your cat's unique health situation.

  • This cat or kitten could be ill, injured, or unvaccinated.

  • Do not allow other animals nearby.

  • Have quarantined cat in a room by themselves with plenty of food, water, toys, and bedding. 

  • Administer care as directed by vet.

  • Stays could be extended depending on situation. 

  • Here's to a healthy, happy kitty!

Quarantine
FELINE

bottom of page