Foster Care Program
The goal of the foster parent volunteer is to help kittens and cats outside of the shelter environment who are underage, sick, injured or under-socialized so that they may become healthy, adoptable pets.
Who Needs Foster Care?
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Kittens that are too young to be adopted
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Nursing mother cats and their kittens
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Adult cats that are susceptible to stress from a shelter environment
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Injured or ill cats that need extra care
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Kittens and cats that need socialization
About Our Foster Program:
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Duties: You will provide loving care for underage, sick, injured or under socialized kittens and/or cats in your home until they are ready for adoption.
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Cost: St. Francis Animal Rescue provides all of the supplies needed to care for foster kittens and cats. This includes food, litter, and medical care.
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Time Commitment: Varies depending on the situation.
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Qualifications:
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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Must be able to provide a safe, loving and stable home environment.
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Personal pets should be spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated.
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Have a room or space in the home where the foster kitten(s) or cat(s) can be 'isolated' from personal pets if necessary.
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Guidelines:
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Prospective foster parents must agree to home visit prior to fostering St. Francis Animal Rescue cats or kitten.
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Foster parents must agree to home visits if requested, once a foster is placed in home.
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Foster parents will feed, groom, socialize, and train the foster kitten(s) or cat(s).
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Foster parents are responsible for administering any medications and providing any post-surgical care as necessary.
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Foster parents must be able to provide transportation for their foster kitten(s) or cat(s) to and from the shelter or the veterinarian during business hours should the need arise.
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Foster kittens and cats must be kept indoors at all times.
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