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Emergency Foster Resources

Use these fostering resources to help you recruit and manage fosters during an emergency.

A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient

As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel.

Bust More Myths, Get More Fosters

Here are the seven top myths about fostering kittens with their answers. Share with staff and other foster parents so they can recruit friends & families.

Equine Fostering Q&A with Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society

Increase your capacity and place more horses into homes with fostering tips from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society.

Holiday Heroes Provide Short-Term Foster Care

Try a short-term fostering program over the holidays (or any time) to engage new volunteers!

Meow for Now: Kitten Health, Behavior, & Wellness

Elevate your kitten foster program with kitten health and behavior resources for staff and foster families, including intake protocols and downloads for determining a kitten’s age and tips on kitten socialization.

They Did It: Tips For a Thriving On-Deck Foster System

Find out how two shelters use an on-deck foster program to get animals into homes quickly and efficiently while reducing the burden on staff.

Simultaneously Message Kitten Foster Recruitment and Leaving Healthy Kittens in Place

Struggling with how to ask the public to leave found healthy kittens in the field while also recruiting kitten foster caregivers? Check out these messaging ideas.

ASPCA Kitten Foster Training Course

This short course will provide you with the necessary information to begin your feline fostering journey. This course can be used by other shelters to train fosters on caring for kittens and preparing them for adoption.

3 Tips for Keeping Foster Families Engaged

Foster families are a key part of any shelter or rescue’s operations. Check out these tips to help keep both your potential and current foster families excited and engaged.

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