Kittens under the age of 12 weeks old are cared for in volunteer foster homes. Foster parents agree to take cats or kittens into their home on behalf of Cats Exclusive, and care for them as if they were their own pets until they can be adopted. This involved feeding, cleaning, grooming, and playing with the cats. A foster parent must be able to provide a separate room or cage to isolate the newcomers (at least initially). They must have knowledge and experience of the proper care for cats or kittens.

Unweaned orphaned ktitens need to be bottle fed and require the most work and time. As with human infants, around the clock bottle feeding of kitten formula is required, as frequently as every 2-3 hours for newborns. Some kittens will have their mother with them and are still nursing. Others are weaned and are able to eat ktiten food from a bowl. We also need foster parents for special needs or timid cats that require socializing.

When you foster you must keep your foster kitties indoors, safe, healthy and socialized. You must be able to take your kitties to the vet (we pay for all medical care) and adoption events.

if you love cats, and have the space and time to open your heart to a foster animal, we need your help. Becoming a foster parent can be challenging, but you will find it immeasurable rewarding.

If you are interested in fostering, please stop by our shelter and pick up a foster application.