Nonprofit
Published 6 months ago
Foster Home Volunteer -- Help Us Save Cats and Kittens!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
any
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
30
Cause Areas:
Animals, Community Development
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Must have a dedicated foster space -- spare bedroom, office, bathroom, etc.
Description
Short and Long-Term Foster Volunteers Desperately Needed!
- Provide a Safe and Loving Environment: Create a nurturing, safe, and quiet home environment for cats in foster care, ensuring they feel secure and comfortable
- Basic Care: Feed, groom, and clean up after the foster cats, maintaining a regular feeding schedule and ensuring they have clean water and litter at all times
- Monitor Health and Behavior: Observe and report any changes in the cat’s health or behavior to the rescue, ensuring any potential issues are addressed promptly
- Socialization and Enrichment: Spend time interacting with the cats, providing them with socialization opportunities, playtime, and enrichment activities to help them adjust to a home environment
- Administer Medications: If needed, administer prescribed medications to foster cats, following the instructions provided by the rescue and rescue's vet
- Attend Vet Appointments: Coordinate with the rescue transport team or personally take foster cats to scheduled veterinary appointments as needed
- Prepare Cats for Adoption: Help foster cats adjust to living in a home environment and provide information for potential adopters about the cat’s personality, habits, and needs
- Communication with Shelter: Maintain regular communication with the rescue to update them on the cat’s progress, and report any concerns or special needs
- Participate in Adoption Events: When possible, bring foster cats to adoption events to help find them permanent homes
Location
On-site
Los Angeles, California, US
