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SPCA
FELINE FOSTER TEAM
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What Is 'FOSTERING?'
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Many animals are surrendered to the SPCA when they cannot be put up for adoption. Some are injured, some are ill, others are too young or too scared, and others...well...there simply isn't room for them, especially during the summer months. FELINE FOSTER TEAM members bring the animals into their homes or businesses. They provide the special care and attention their "patients" require until it's time for the cats and/or kittens to go up for adoption! FELINE FOSTER TEAM members are directly responsible for saving hundreds of cats' lives each and every year.
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What Is Required Of
Foster Team Members?
Experience? Is There A Cost?
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There is NO COST TO BE A FOSTER PARENT! When you become a FELINE FOSTER TEAM member, ALL YOU PROVIDE IS THE HOME & THE LOVE! The SPCA pays for each foster feline's food, veterinary care, even toys and other supplies. FOSTER TEAM members need to be comfortable handling cats, but for most kitty clients, that's the only experience required. The SPCA will teach you all you need to know about caring for your foster cats/kittens, and someone is available by phone 24 hours/7 days a week to help with any problems that may arise.
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Who Can Be Foster
Parents? |
The SPCA is asking individuals and
representatives of residential
businesses to become FELINE FOSTER
TEAM members. Families, members of
residential communities, senior centers,
and other residential organizations can
become short-term foster care suppliers,
caring for felines two weeks to three
months depending on the individual
animal's condition and shelter
population; or long-term foster care
suppliers, caring for a cat up to one
year or longer. |
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To learn more about joining the SPCA FELINE FOSTER TEAM, please call Team Captain Julie Ruppel at the SPCA, 716-629-3509.
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