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Questions tagged [fostering]

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What are the expectations of pet fosters?

I have seen several rescue organizations that have said they are looking for fosters. I know that there may be specifics for some organizations but I am really just wanting to know what in general are the expectations of a person fostering pets, and…
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Is one small room to cruel for 2 cats?

I’m housing two of my friend’s cats for a month and a half while they are away on vacation. Both cats (1 male and 1 female) are 6 months old, they aren’t related, but were raised together from a very young age, behave like siblings and become…
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Foster dog suddenly violent

We took a foster dog 4 days ago and he's been a bit depressed, not eating nearly enough, no matter what food we give him, but all in all he is very calm and quiet. He's trained and does tricks, not violent even to cats. Slowly he's started to play…
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My young cat doesn't like the foster kittens I bring home?

I have a 7 year old cat and a 1 year old cat. I had fostered before I got the 1 year old and my older cat didn't seem to mind, so we have it another go and agreed to foster a young kitten with a cold. We quarantine her in a separate room from my…
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To Foster or Not to Foster?

I have one very territorial cat, named Butterscotch. (Male, Neutered, 6 human years old, Ginger Tabby.) I have a friend who fosters animals, and I am very jealous of the adorable kittens he recently had. (I am happy to say that they found homes very…
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Foster Agency Not Taking Back Dog

I have kept a ~50 lb Husky/GSD named George for several months now. He was originally kept by an animal hoarder with 50 other dogs. Although he was initially very timid, he became moderately reactive as he grew to become more self-assured while…
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How to introduce foster kittens to resident cat that doesn't seem bothered by them?

so I am fostering three 6 week kittens and have a resident two year old cat. The kittens have been introduced to her with them in their carrier and she really doesn't seem bothered by them. She had a sniff then carried on but they hiss at her. My…
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Best brand of scale for kittens?

I am fostering young kittens, and I am going to go buy a scale to weigh them. I looked at a few, but I can't decide which scale is best. Do any of you have a preferred scale, and what brand is it?
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