Welcome to another "Ask Kitten School"! In this video, I'll share the methods that I think are most successful when trying to find forever homes for my cats and kittens, once they are ready for adoption. As a foster mom, I take finding the right home for my kitties very seriously. After all, they have been in my home for weeks, even months, and I become very attached to them! But while having to say goodbye is bittersweet, I also take joy in knowing how much love and companionship that kitty will bring to their new family.
The internet and social media have made finding homes for cats and kittens a lot easier since you can reach a wide circle of people. In this video, I show how I use different "pet finder" platforms, along with adorable photos and good descriptions of the kitty, to find potential adopters. This also allows me to find out more about the person before they come over to meet the kitty, so I can feel confident that they will be able to provide a safe, loving, and permanent home.
Working with other people who are interested in cat rescue is a great source of support, networks, and resources. With my local group Kindness for Cats - Kindnessforcats.com - we have fostered and adopted out hundreds of cats and kittens. Another great way to find forever homes for our fosters is by hosting Kitty Adoption Events at local pet stores. A week before the event, we promote the adoptable cats on social media, and sometimes people arrive already knowing which kitty they want to adopt!
Most places have cat rescue groups, even if it's just a few people. Get to know the other people in your community who want to help homeless cats and kittens and work together. There's power in numbers, and you might even make a few new great friends!
Part of being a foster is learning the unique personalities of each cat or kitten, so you can be sure they are going to a home that is compatible with them. If I have a kitten who is extra energetic and loves to play, play, play, then I know a family with kids can be a great fit. A cat who is quiet and likes to snooze and snuggle is often best with a single person or a couple. Some cats really want to be with other cats, some would just as soon be only cats. By talking with potential adopters, I try to figure out what personality of cat suits them best.
I still get photos and updates on kitties that I adopted out years ago, and it always makes my day to know they are happy and loved by their families. They also refer their friends to me who come and adopt other kitties. Since I have started fostering and adopting out cats and kittens, I have met so many wonderful people who are just as cat-crazy as I am. Knowing my fosters are being cherished and providing so much happiness to their forever families is the BEST feeling in the world. It's one of the (many) perks of being a cat + kitten foster!
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Kitten School is a foster home for cat and kittens who need a safe place to stay while they grow, heal or learn to love. Saving cats is not always easy, but there's plenty to learn with every foster who stays at Kitten School...be it a week old orphan kitten or an elderly cat abandoned at the shelter. We also have a TON of fun! Watching a Kitten School video is guaranteed to make you smile and to feel a little better about the world. Subscribe now and join the Kitten School family...a place for cat lovers of all ages and nationalities!
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12 янв 2022