Cat Foster: Medical/Injury
Fostering a feline with a medical condition or injury is rewarding but also can be a challenging job. Often felines require very specific care and a skilled Foster Parent is needed to provide support. Common medical or injuries may include:
- Broken or fractures that need cage rest for the first 2 weeks with up to a 6-week recovery which requires patience and gentle help to overcome obstacles.
- Cat allergy which requires a hypo diet trial of 4-6 weeks of feeding cat special food.
- Upper respiratory infection recovery 2-3 weeks for a cat to get over a cold.
The Foster Parent's role is to be a supportive "parent" by providing a calm, safe, nurturing environment. A cat with a medical condition or injury is fragile and will require a safe room/cage, they need privacy, quiet, and minimal activity until they have recovered. Depending on the medical condition or injury may require a 2-6 week commitment.
Requirements
- Meet the general requirements of Foster Parents outlined on the website.
- Complete required online mandatory and cat behaviour & care training modules.
- Cat-proof your home to reduce potential safety hazards like stairs especially if the animal has injury.
- Provide a separate room away from household pets.
- Maintain a peaceful, loving environment for the feline.
- Maintain communications with a Mentor and the Foster Team.
- Commit to the entire foster period with the feline.
- Try to spend a minimum of one per day with feline to socialize them.
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