Fostering

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Interested in Fostering?

Important questions you should ask yourself…

 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team of foster caregivers. We want this experience to be a positive and rewarding one for you. You will be giving your foster cat(s) a chance to adapt to a normal, warm and loving foster home environment while waiting for a permanent one.

Please know that if not for caring people like you, many cats and kittens would be euthanized or die as strays where they are susceptible to many unhealthy and unsafe conditions. While there are many positive reasons to open your home to a homeless animal, there are numerous practical factors to be considered as well. Prior to making this commitment, please consider the following:

Are you at least 18 years of age?
Due to insurance issues and safety concerns only people over 18 can participate in this program. Children can help with the foster cat(s) care but adults must be the primary caregivers.

Are you able to spend quality time with the foster(s)?
Socialization can be as important as feeding and cleanliness.

Are you able to drive to Simply Cats frequently?
You may need to transport cat(s) back and forth to Simply Cats for vaccinations, de-wormer, exams and/or surgeries.

Are you able to work with harsh cleaning chemicals such as bleach?
Between sets of foster cat(s), you should thoroughly clean the foster area with a disinfecting chemical.

Are you aware that there is a great deal of clean-up and even possible damage to your home when you take a foster animal home?
Foster animals have ruined carpeting, drapes, clothing and other valuable items. Preparing your home and the area the animal will stay in can prevent most accidents, but not all of them!

Are you able to monitor the health of the foster cat(s)?
You will need to pay attention to signs of illness or worsening symptoms and call Simply Cats if you are concerned. Simply Cats Cat Care Team will help you decide if you should bring the cat in to see the veterinarian.

Are you emotionally prepared for the potential loss of neonates?
Despite your best efforts with the Cat Care Team, please understand that not all bottle babies will survive.

Are you able to separate the foster animals from your own?
Foster animals may need to be isolated from your own companion animals. A separate room or enclosed area with no carpet will work best (like the bathroom or laundry room).

Are you emotionally prepared to return the cat(s) to Simply Cats after the foster period is up?
It can be very difficult to let go once you have become emotionally attached to the cat(s). Be prepared for tears and heartache when the day comes that you must bring your foster cat(s) back to Simply Cats. Fostering is a terrific opportunity to play a part in helping unwanted animals become prepared for permanent, loving homes. The time you spend with your foster animal greatly increases their chances for a happy life as a companion animal.

Can you place your trust in Simply Cats staff to decide what is best for the cat(s)?
Please remember that the Simply Cats Cat Care Team is always ready to offer any support possible.

Do you feel comfortable explaining to friends that these cat(s) are not yours to adopt out and they MUST go through the regular adoption process at Simply Cats?
If you are interested in helping find homes for your foster cat(s), keep in mind that your foster cat(s) will not be available until they are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated and de-wormed. Refer them to the Simply Cats Cat Care Manager at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .