Foster
Requirements for Fostering!
- Be at least 18 years old (children of fosters are encouraged to fully participate in caregiving but must be supervised)
- Be able to transport your foster kittens to/from our veterinary clinic and SNIP Clinic
- Help us market your kittens for adoption by providing good quality pictures and descriptions of personalities.
- Talk with potential adopters about your kittens and arrange pickups by adopters.
How to Become a Kitten Foster!
- Submit A Foster Volunteer Application.
- Complete the two required online courses.
- Submit your Certificates of Completion for the required online training.
- Complete and sign a Foster Volunteer Agreement & Release form.
- Once you are approved to foster, you will be added to our GroupMe foster group and email list to be notified when we have kittens who need a foster.
- You will receive individual, hands-on training when you come pick up your kittens and supplies!
Foster Training & Resources
Caring for Orphaned Kittens: (https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/caring-for-orphaned-kittens)
Neonatal Kittens Q&A: (https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/neonatal-kittens-q-a#tab-product_tab_overview)
1. Maddie’s Fund Flash Classes
- How to Check Foster Pets for Dehydration
- Emergencies in Kittens and Puppies (0-4 weeks)
- Taking the Temperature in Kittens and Puppies
- Diarrhea in Kittens and Puppies
- Upper Respiratory Infection in Kittens and Cats
- Cleaning and Disinfection in Foster Homes
- Preventing the Spread of Disease in Foster Homes
- Harmful Non-Productive Suckling in Orphaned Neonatal Kittens
For Medical Issues
Schedule An Appointment
SNIP Clinic (Mondays only; maximum 4 kittens)
Vaccine appointment (Saturdays only)
Supply pickup (formula, kibble, dewormer, etc.)
Kitten Wellness Check (for routine wellness check and to assess illness, weight,
temperature, other nonurgent questions; if this is urgent, contact us by phone
immediately)
Volunteer for Little Orphans Kitten Rescue, Inc.
We need your help saving tiny lives!
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Step 1
The first step in becoming a foster for the LOKR is to complete the application form below:
Step 2
Complete the following courses and send your certificate at director@orphankittens.org
Step 3
Bookmark the following page and make a mental note of what “Flash” classes are available.