{"id":2305,"date":"2016-03-14T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=2305"},"modified":"2024-01-05T12:58:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T12:58:35","slug":"fostering-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/choosing-your-pet\/adopting-a-pet\/fostering-a-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Fostering a cat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n

While some cat shelters and rescue groups provide the necessary items (including the food and medicine), this is not always the case. You might also have to pay for the vaccinations and the desexing of the cat. Likewise, if you are taking in more than one animal, for example, a litter of kittens, the costs will of course multiply.<\/p>\n

Make sure that you can definitely afford to care for the animals before signing up for a feline foster program.<\/p>\n

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Temporary home:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being a foster parent for cats means that you do not get to keep them permanently; you just need to provide a temporary yet loving home to prepare them for adoption. This can be quite challenging mentally and emotionally, especially if you develop a close bond with the animal.<\/p>\n

Keeping it in the family:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you live with other people or family members, make sure that they are also up for the fostering process. Don\u2019t turn up one day and say \u201cLook who I brought with me!\u201d Keeping a pet is a responsibility to be shared by all.<\/p>\n

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Territory:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cats can be territorial and having too many cats in a single household can result in fights. Make sure that you have ample space for the cats to feel safe without resorting to fighting with your own pets or hurting other animals.<\/p>\n

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What are the responsibilities?<\/strong><\/p>\n