Foster Types

We aim to start you with basic care of healthy and age-appropriate cats and kittens. As you advance your knowledge you might like to try taking care of cats or kittens in need of extra care.

In some cases we may have been informed they are healthy, but if you receive pound kittens, sometimes they are not as healthy as described. Your Foster Carer Coordinator will guide you.

The table below is a guide only, some kittens or cats need longer time in care and these assumptions are based on healthy and socialised cats and kittens.

Foster Type	Approx. Age	Foster Period	Care Needs
Neo Natal	1-4 weeks	At least 14 weeks (or neo natal specialist and will hand over to a regular foster carer when weaned)	Bottle Feeding Assistance with toileting Observation Daily weighing Cleaning Grooming
Juvenile / weaned	5-10 weeks	Up to 4 weeks	Feeding Observation Weighing Cleaning Grooming Socialisation
Mother Cat & Kittens	0-5 weeks	Kittens up to 9 weeks	Feeding Observation Weighing Cleaning Weaning
Behavioural	4-10 weeks	6 weeks	Feeding Observation Weighing Cleaning Socialisation Grooming Training
Veterinary Care	4 wks - 18 yrs	Determined on a case by case basis	Per Care Plan Feeding Observation Weighing Cleaning Grooming Wound care Administer medication