| Shelters are overcrowded; there are so many | | | | can hold germs and bacteria in scratches and |
| unwanted animals that space is a scarce resource. | | | | these stubborn bacteria can remain even after |
| Illness and lack of proper socialization can often | | | | the pan has been bleached. Also many kittens |
| put an otherwise adoptable pet in the line for | | | | cats have allergies to plastic and can break out. |
| euthanasia. But this burden on shelters and their | | | | Use cardboard or metal litter boxes and metal |
| wards can be eased. | | | | food and water bowls. Cardboard is readily |
| Have you ever considered fostering a kitten/cat | | | | available and disposable, but long lasting stainless |
| from a rescue or the local shelter? Kittens are | | | | steel products are the best. |
| very susceptible to diseases and often are too | | | | If you are considering fostering a kitten/cat you'll |
| young for the stressful shelter environment. A | | | | need to be prepared by making sure you have |
| temporary foster home can give a kitten the | | | | the appropriate items for a house cat. |
| boost he/she needs to successfully find a dream | | | | You'll need to have: |
| home. | | | | - Litter Box |
| Kittens are a lot of fun, they are very inquisitive | | | | - Scooper |
| and love playing, not to mention adorable. The | | | | - Appropriate Litter |
| more a cat/kitten is played with, the more social | | | | - Food |
| he/she will become and if you choose to foster | | | | - Food bowl - metal not plastic |
| you'll want to spend time socializing your foster | | | | - Water bowl - metal not plastic |
| kitten/cat. Remember the kitten/cat at the front | | | | - Cardboard scratching post |
| of the cage eager to be petted by potential | | | | - Towels or sheets for bedding |
| adopters is more likely to be adopted. | | | | - Toys |
| If you foster a kitten you will want to have a | | | | Don't forget, there are also many full grown cats |
| shallow litter box for easier access. You will want | | | | in need of a caring foster home. For all the same |
| to use non-clumping litter for kittens under the | | | | reasons as kittens fostering a grown cat can |
| age of 6 months so if the kitten accidentally | | | | restart the clock on a cat's nine lives. Cats are |
| ingests the litter it will not lead to problems in their | | | | fun, open your home, have some fun and help an |
| digestive tract. "World's Best" and "Swheat | | | | animal in need. Next time I'll go into more detail on |
| Scoop" are both good options. | | | | fostering a puppy/dog. |
| Avoid plastic. Remember that plastic litter pans | | | | |