Author: Kaelin Leavitt
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Pet Foster Series: Dogs with Puppies
If you have been following this series of blogs, welcome back! We have been talking about types of cats and kittens that require foster care, and now we will move into dogs and puppies. Dogs and puppies are a bit different than cats in terms of requirements, time commitment, and space needed. Puppies can be…
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Pet Foster Series: Ringworm Kittens
Welcome back! If you are coming from my previous blog post, we are moving on to fostering kittens (and sometimes cats) who have ringworm. Ringworm is the most common infectious skin disease in cats, but it is highly manageable. Ringworm can spread from cats to humans, as well as other animals in the home. This…
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Pet Foster Series: Adult Cats
There are many different situations in which an adult cat will be placed in a foster home. Please keep in mind that there are many more reasons than I will share in this blog, so keep an open mind, and ask plenty of questions! Adult cats may be placed in a foster home due to:…
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Pet Foster Series: Orphaned Kittens, 6-8 Weeks Old
Welcome back to the pet fostering series! The previous blog was on orphaned kittens 4-6 weeks old, and this blog is on orphaned kittens 6-8 weeks old. Kittens at eight weeks of age, are healthy, and weigh two pounds are eligible for adoption! So this is the last time to foster kittens before they find…
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Pet Foster Series: Orphaned Kittens, 4-6 Weeks Old
Welcome back to the pet foster series! My previous blog post was on orphaned kittens, 2-4 weeks old. This week’s blog is on orphaned kittens 4-6 weeks old, also considered the weaning age. In these two weeks, a kitten will have all, or most, of its deciduous teeth, they’re introduced to wet food, and they…
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Pet Foster Series, Orphaned Kittens, 2-4 Weeks Old
My previous blog post was on foster kittens aged 0-2 weeks old. In this week’s blog, we will move forward on the growth timeline, and focus on kittens aged 2-4 weeks old. It may not seem like enough time for changes amongst kittens, but it is! Kittens are now trying to learn how to move…
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Pet Foster Series: Orphaned Kittens, 0-2 Weeks Old
If you are following along with this series, welcome back! In my previous blog post, I reviewed the basic expectations when fostering a pregnant cat or already has her kittens. This blog post in this series will be on orphaned kittens from birth to two weeks old. This age is detrimental for many reasons –…
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Pet Foster Series: Mom Cat and Kittens
This blog series will help you decide which types of animals in need of foster care are the best fit for your lifestyle and home. I will review time restrictions, supplies needed, and other general expectations. I will touch on dogs, cats, and other small animals. The first blog of this series: fostering a pregnant…
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Types of Animals Needing Foster Care
Many people get into animal foster care for puppies and kittens because they are cute and tiny! And trust me, I agree, but most people do not realize the time and training necessary to care for these neonatal lives. Puppies and kittens require around-the-clock care, supplemental nutrition, potty training, and dependant on their health, a…
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Work From Home and Animal Fostering
Many people were affected in many different ways by the pandemic in the last year. One of the main changes people have endured is remote work – it seems as though everyone is working from home. As this can be a big change for some, including myself, most people had to find outlets so they…
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