Foster Your Love for Cats!
By: Kate Zapf, Foster Program Coordinator
It seems like just a few days ago I was bundling up my dog for our treks in the cold winter weather, but with this beautiful balmy weather we’re having, there’s no denying now that Spring is here to stay! With the Spring come the kittens and they’re pouring into our shelters—tiny mewling ones still with their mom, rambunctious boys wrestling with their brothers, cuddly girls just learning to eat on their own. Our most valuable resource in addressing this onslaught is our Foster Program, which gets these vulnerable little ones out of the shelter and into safe, quiet homes where they can get big enough, strong enough and socialized enough for adoption. Without the dedication of our amazing volunteer Foster Parents, we would have few options for these adorable springtime specials.
Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to help the animals of the District. Just by opening your home to some needy kittens until they are adopted, you can experience the joys of kitten companionship AND the pride of finding them a new, permanent home. You’ll also know that you’ve helped expand the walls of our shelter and opened up more space for homeless animals that need our help.
All you need to care for kittens is a spare room—even a bathroom will do!—and a lot of love. Becoming a Foster Parent is easy—just fill out an application and attend one of our upcoming Cat/Kitten Foster Trainings. To learn more about our Foster Program, visit our website: http://www.washhumane.org/fostercare.asp or email me at kzapf@washhumane.org.
Contact me for an application and then plan to attend one of these trainings:
Wednesday, April 30, 6 p.m. at 7319 Georgia Ave., NW
Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m. at 7319 Georgia Ave., NW
Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. at 7319 Georgia Ave., NW
Wednesday, May 14, 6 p.m. at 1201 New York Ave., NW
Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. at 1201 New York Ave., NW
Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. at 7319 Georgia Ave., NW
Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. at 7319 Georgia Ave., NW
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