For: Shelters & Rescues
ASPCA Kitten Foster Training Course
This course will give fosters the knowledge and confidence to provide a safe, nurturing environment for kittens, no matter where they're located. From feeding and socializing to monitoring health and supporting adoption, fosters will learn the skills needed to make a life-changing impact. Shelters can use this course to train their fosters or if you've ever been interested in fostering kittens and want a thorough overview of what it entails, this course is for you!
By the end of this course, fosters be able to:
- Explain the critical role foster volunteers play in saving and preparing kittens for adoption to others.
- Identify common health and behavioral needs of foster kittens and respond appropriately.
- Master daily care routines, including feeding, cleaning, weighing, and socializing kittens.
- Prepare kittens for adoption through proper care, socialization, and networking.
- Confidently navigate the foster process and communicate effectively with support teams.