Can you foster kittens if you already have a cat?
Can you foster if you already have pets? Yes! Most of our fosterers have other cats and/or dogs. All you need is a room where you can keep your foster cats separate from your pets and you are good to go.
Do you need to foster mother cat if you have kittens?
You may need to foster the mother cat as well when you accept kittens. Keep this in mind when bringing the cats in your home. The mother cat will need care, bedding, and food as well. If you can’t give the kittens their own space that can be blocked off, where they can be kept away from other pets, then you probably shouldn’t be fostering kittens.
Where can I go to foster an orphaned kitten?
Ask among your friends and family who have cats. The animal shelter and local Humane Society also may have female cats who could foster an orphan, or they may know where one can be found. If you find an orphaned kitten, don’t rush to thrust him in with another litter.
When to leave kittens with the Mama Cat?
No one will be a better caregiver for kittens than the mama cat, so make sure that you’re giving them a chance to stay with their mom. When to leave the kittens: if they are clean and plump, the mama is likely nearby. Watch for her and make sure they are being cared for. If so, leave them with her.
Why does a mother cat reject her kittens?
Any first-time mother can be overwhelmed by their meowling kittens or stressed by the birth and reject her offsprings. Even older cats can freak out when they become mothers for the first time. If a cat doesn’t know what to do with the kittens, they might bright the kittens to you, looking for help.
How to foster a mother cat with kittens?
Getting Started Every home which intends to foster a mom cat with kittens should have a separate room, away from the hub of daily activity. A home with no other pets is ideal, but if you do have pets, you should be able to prevent your pet from going up to the door of the private room.
No one will be a better caregiver for kittens than the mama cat, so make sure that you’re giving them a chance to stay with their mom. When to leave the kittens: if they are clean and plump, the mama is likely nearby. Watch for her and make sure they are being cared for. If so, leave them with her.
When to bring a kitten home from a foster home?
If the kittens seem in stable condition, bring them home and follow these guidelines: Much of the time when you get an orphaned kitten, they will have gone too long without food. For this reason, you will want to feed them right away. Kittens 0-4 weeks with no mom will need to be bottle fed using a kitten formula.
What should I do if my foster cat is sick?
Any room with a latching door will work fine. Keep them separated from other pets in your house. Many foster cats and kittens are at least a little bit sick. Often, kittens will come to your home with the cat form of pink eye, or some tummy troubles, or an upper respiratory infection.