there are 4 of them (3 girls and 1 boy) and they are about 3 weeks old. the SPCA brought them in as strays who were found in a drain hole or something like that. I really want to take on the task of caring for them as a foster parent. but, my one problem is that this is my first foster and I'm hestitant to bring them home because I'm not real sure how my current cat will react to them. my 2 yr. old spayed female has never been around kittens that young before. how would she react. I'm going to ask the SPCA about what they think before I get them all. but before hand, what do you think? the SPCA wants me to come get them this up coming weekend if I really want to foster them. oh, one last question, since this is my first foster, I'm afraid that I'll get to attached to the kittens and not want to give them back to the SPCA. has anybody had this problem before. I have the time and the money to do this and I know all about taking care of these little ones!! Thanks!
2006-10-06 02:41:24 · 10 answers · asked by *miss lily* 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I've fostered dogs before and my cat is absolutly fine with dogs. she doesnt' even really seem to care that they're there.
2006-10-06 02:43:03 · update #1
this is my first foster with young kittens.
2006-10-06 02:44:24 · update #2
my cat is fully vaccinated and is up to date with all of her shots (don't worry, the SPCA asked me that to).
2006-10-06 02:51:03 · update #3
I have a seperate room where they can stay and they're going to have their own litter box away from hers (I have an extra). my home is all fixed for them, all I need to do is drive up there and get them.
2006-10-06 02:55:03 · update #4
I'm not as attached to dogs as I am to kittens.
2006-10-06 02:56:25 · update #5
It looks as if you've really considered all the aspects of caring for young kittens! Good for you!:) Since you know you've got the time, money, and education necessary to care for them, the last step should be pretty easy.
Most adult cats take to kittens just fine because they know they're just helpless babies. And female cats are pretty tolerant of kittens because of that whole mothering instinct. Even if they've never had babies before, it's still there. My brother's lab/border collie mix has persumably never had puppies, but still knows how to discipline puppies like any mother dog would.
If your cat is tolerant of dogs, she will more than likely do fine with a litter of kittens. Your best bet, however, would be to monitor her interactions with the kittens very closely for a little while. And keep her separated from them when you're not around. Odds are, she'll do just fine:)
Good luck!
2006-10-06 02:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What fun! I loved fostering cats when I did it a few years ago.
Hopefully your cat will like the kittens, but no way to know for sure. It will certainly be good for the kits if she likes them, as she can teach them a few things.
You probably will become attached; you wouldn't be fostering if you didn't like animals to begin with. I fostered about 14 animals over several years. There were a couple I wanted to keep, but when I considered it with my head and not my heart I realized it wouldn't be wise. Of course, my roommate adopted two of them, so sometimes the hears wins out. But, I don't foster anymore because there is no room!
2006-10-06 03:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with a cat rescue organization and we have lots of foster homes of all types. If you have a separate room to keep the kittens in, that is the best thing to do. Keep them separate for a while, at least. If you find your own cat is curious, but not jealous or aggressive, you can slowly introduce them so the kittens will be able to socialize with other cats...makes them more adoptable. Of course, make sure the kittens are healthy (no URIs or ringworm, etc.) before exposing your own cat to them. Good luck to you and the babies!!
2006-10-06 03:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I would if I could!!! You are a very nice person to do this!! Cats adjust very well to other cats from my experience. I've always had two cats so they have company for one another when I'm gone and introducing them to each other is fun! They will bicker for a while but it stops. Sometimes older females will take on the kitten like its baby! its cute! My oldest is 18 and she a female ands shes done this before. As for you , you probably will get attached to some and if you can keep one then do so , if not letting go is hard but you always get over it!! Have fun and Good luck with this!!
2006-10-06 02:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by leylu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's first-class that you simply desire to foster but when you're underneath 18 you're going to be too younger. Your mothers and fathers might need to be those formally doing the fostering (even though you have been over 18 you might want their permission whether it is their condo). If they don't seem to be eager at the inspiration, then you're going to need to wait till you're older and residing on your possess residence. Perhaps you would appear into volunteering at a neighborhood safe haven as a substitute?
2016-08-29 07:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have fostered kittens and had cats of my own
firstly you cannot do this unless your cat is fully vaccinated and even then she shouldnt be around the kittens - they really need to be kept in a room to them self, simply because you dont want little kittens getting lost in your home or running everywhere and having to look for them... plus they need to be kept in a room with the litter box and food and water close by...
your cat may or may not be thrilled with the arrangement.. but heck - thats life
2006-10-06 02:49:21 · answer #6 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well your cat may react cautious. id just watch her very carefully at first her maternal instinks may take over and she may try to help the kittins or she may reject them and in that case its not that difficult just keep them seperated. you may get attached its hard not do. but youve said youve fostered dogs? well if you can do that then you can foster kittens. but if you get attached then keep them if you can. if not then just htink of it as you helping them and thay they are alive because of you. and now they are goin to "forever Home" where people will love and care for them as much as you. but deffinintly talk to the SPCA they will give you soem tips as well.! hope all goes well!! and your doing a good thing!
2006-10-06 02:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have fostered cats and always keep them separated from my resident cats. It's too stressful to put your resident cat through and introduction then the loss of new cats. Since they are kittens you'll have plenty of room for them if you just keep them in their own room away from your cat.
And, yes, it can be very hard to give them back but just keep in mind you're doing what's best for them and thanks to you they now have a chance in this world.
2006-10-06 04:50:09 · answer #8 · answered by jazzymom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll do just fine and if you get attached to the cats, well you'll just have 5 instead of one.
2006-10-06 03:02:46 · answer #9 · answered by lost 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it. Depending if you have kids they might like it
2006-10-06 06:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋