Becoming a foster parent is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll have as a volunteer. Fostering involves providing a safe and loving environment for your cat to heal, mature and become socialized.
Are you?
Patient, nurturing, loving, responsible, a good communicator and someone who adores animals?
What’s Involved?
Being a foster parent is a big commitment and takes a good amount of time each day, but the reward of helping a rescued cat find a loving home is worth the work. You should expect to:
- provide all the necessities — food (wet and dry), water, treats, and grooming.
- provide a separate room where your cat can feel safe and secure.
- spend time with your cat and giving them toys to allow them to play on their own. These are big parts of the socialization process.
- provide medical assistance (if required) such as administering medication.
- transport your cat for scheduled check-ups, vaccinations or required surgeries.
- be flexible and available for potential adopters to meet your foster cat.
If you are interested in fostering or volunteering, please email [email protected]. You can also complete a volunteer application and foster addendum.
Not ready to commit to becoming a foster, but still want to help out or learn more? No problem! Forgotten Felines Rescue Denver is entirely volunteer-based, and we would love to work with you in any capacity. Email [email protected] to talk more with us, or complete our volunteer application and share your interests and skills.
Are you Fostering a Scaredy Cat?
The first eight weeks of a kitten’s life are very important for socialization with people. If these kittens are caught and socialized during this initial time in their lives, they can usually be tamed, but they still may be shy. Additionally, cats or kittens might have been raised in a single environment, and have not had to deal with adapting to a different one. No matter what, if the cat/kitten finds itself in new surroundings, it will take time for it to adapt.
Download Tips on Training your Scaredy Cat.
Your Reward
By fostering, you’re saving the lives of abandoned, unwanted and injured cats.
Complete Socialization Guide
For a complete guide on socializing cats please visit, https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care-category/cat-care/kittens/
