Search Search Search Topic Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Spay/Neuter Surgery Patient Care Adoption & Placement Reaching & Supporting Adopters (-) Foster Care Programs & Operations Volunteers Shelter Medicine Foster Animal Health Care Active FiltersFoster Care Group 9 Clear All 5 Tips to Support Kitten Foster Caregivers in Areas of High Shelter Intake By supporting community members who are already providing foster care for kittens, animal welfare organizations can strengthen what’s already working. ASPCA Survey: Strategies to Increase Participation in Kitten Foster Programs in High Shelter Intake Communities Read a recent ASPCA study that identifies barriers and opportunities to increase kitten foster volunteers in high kitten shelter intake communities. 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. Customizable Guides for Cat & Dog Foster Homes These guides for cat and dog foster homes are in Word, so you can customize them for your specific needs. Behavior Tips for Intact Male Cats Give foster caregivers and adopters four tips for living with an intact male cat in the rare circumstance when routine spay and neuter is not available. They Did It: Started an Office Dog Foster Program A different kind of foster program at Charleston Animal Society allows staff working in the shelter to foster a dog for the day. Learn how you can do the same! ASPCA Kitten Nursery and Foster Families Help 10,000th Kitten The ASPCA New York Kitten Nursery reaches a new milestone and celebrates helping its 10,000th kitten with the help of foster families. 4 Effective Strategies to Adopt Out Foster Kittens Learn four effective ways to find homes for foster kittens, including Adoption Ambassadors, mega-adoption events, pet supply stores and relocation. 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. 5 Ways to Find More Foster Parents Looking for more foster families? These five areas of focus can help you find people who may not have considered fostering before but welcome the opportunity.