Fostering Cats & Kittens Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 2Our Foster Care Program is one of our key projects - providing people with the opportunity to enjoy having a pet in their home without the long term responsibility or financial commitment. While they are in your care, you will get to experience the wonderful aspects of having a pet AND help provide a second chance to animals in need. Who can foster? We welcome foster homes of all shapes and sizes, from couples to families with kids, apartments to farms, with or without existing pets. How long would you need to foster for? At this time during the Covid restrictions, our shelter is only open for appointments, therefore we require our pets to remain in their loving foster homes until they are adopted. Who needs fostering? Kittens that are underweight or too young to be desexed. Kittens or cats that need socialisation. Mums and babies, where the mum is still feeding. Cats that need medication. You can specify who you feel comfortable looking after- whether it be kittens or mums and bubs, and what ages would suit your lifestyle What do you need as a foster carer? A safe and secure, indoor home environment that can provide love, attention and regular handling. A willingness to learn new things and be hands- on. Own transport is necessary or the ability to bring in the pets for fortnightly check- ups or if medical attention is needed. What do we provide? Bowls, bedding, litter tray, litter (when available), food, play pen or crate (when available) telephone and email access to our vet, free vet care, ongoing support and advice from our trained staff. Is adopting your fosters an option? Yes! When they are living with you, they became part of your family and you will get to know your foster pets in a way that no one else will. We take this into consideration when they go up for adoption. NextFoster carers are required to bring foster animals in for veterinary consultations and/or surgery appointments as needed. Appointments may be either at the Carlton shelter or the vet clinic in South Strathfield and occur on weekdays between 8am and 1pmDo you drive or have access to a car to bring the cat(s) in for vet appointments? *YesNoWhile your foster cat is in your care, we will still be searching for a suitable Forever Home. As such, we may need you to bring your foster cat back to the Shelter from time to time to meet potential adopters.Is your work schedule/ lifestyle flexible? *YesNoI have discussed with everyone I live with and they are ready for the responsibility of taking in foster cats/ kittens? *YesNoI can start fostering within a week of filling out this application *YesNo*If you are unable to take home your foster pet within the next 7 days, please apply closer to the day that you can start.Your DetailsSalutation *MrMrsMsMissFirst name *SurnameEmail *Phone *Sign-up to our newsletter?I am over 18? *YesNoAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2CityState / Province / RegionPostal CodeYour Home DetailsYour home is? *Please selectApartment (with Balcony)Apartment (no Balcony)Townhouse / VillaFreestanding HouseHow would you describe your household? *Please selectCalm / QuietAverageBusy / loudHow many adults live in your home?What are the ages of the adults?Do you have any children living with you? *YesNoWhat are the children’s ages?Do you have any other cats? *YesNoHow many? *How old are they? *Are they desexed? *YesNo*Please make sure that your cat/s are up to date with their vaccinations and flea and worm preventatives before applying to foster.Do you have any other pets? *YesNoDogs? *Rabbits? *Guinea pigs? *Others? *Please describe. *It is recommended that your home is setup to be able to house your foster pet separate from your own pets in a tiled, easy to disinfect room for 14 days quarantine, and if needed after that time.Previous ExperienceHave you owned a cat before? *Please selectNo – I have been around cats but never owned oneNo - I have done pet sitting for family and friends but never owned oneYes - I have grown up with my family cat/sYes - I have previously had/ have my own cat/sHow many cat/s have you owned previously?Which of the following do you have experience with?Neonatal kittens (newborn- 4 weeks old)Mums and Babies Kittens (5 weeks and over)SeniorsPalliative care Isolating sick animalsTimid Cats/ kittens (who have had no or very little human interaction)OtherOther *Fostering DetailsHave you fostered cats / kittens before? *YesNoWhich Organisation? *Are you still fostering for them? *YesNoHow often will the cats/kittens be left alone without people? *Please selectRarely2-4 Hours8-9 HoursMore than 9 HoursDo you have a secure, tiled room or area to quarantine cats/kittens? *YesNoWhich of the following?Spare roomLaundryBathroomFostering cats and kittens requires you to have glass windows in your home that can be shut securelyAre you able to purchase bathroom scales AND kitchen scales to weigh cats/kittens daily? *YesNoCats and Kittens may need to be weighed daily to ensure they are healthy.Foster PreferencesWhat grooming effort do you prefer? *Short Haired (weekly)Medium (Bi-Weekly Brush)Long (Daily Brush and Groom)Which of the following would be willing to foster?Cats? *YesNoWould you prefer to foster? *Cats needing time out of shelter and awaiting adoptionShy and timid cats requiring socialisationSeniors (7 years and over)PalliativeCats recuperating from illness/injuryKittens? *YesNoWould you prefer to foster? *Neonate (Newborn to 4 weeks old)Kittens (5 weeks and over)Timid kittens requiring socialisationKittens recuperating from illness/injuryPlease note in the following box, any information that you believe is relevant to fostering a cat, such as past/ current jobs in the pet industry, your experience and/or skills that would benefit you as a cat/kitten foster carer, as well as benefit our pets.How did you hear about fostering?Please selectSDCH websiteSDCH social media – facebook etcSDCH newsletter / emailsVolunteering at SDCHWord of mouthOtherHow did you hear about us? *PhoneRegister