Preparing for Arrival

Please make sure all is ready for your new fosters, this helps reduce the arrival stress.

Preparing the area

The designated quarantine areas should be safe and secure.

• no risk of escape through doors/windows (e.g. check flyscreens are secure)

• block access to hiding spots beneath/behind large objects (e.g. washing machines)

• remove any unstable, heavy, or valuable items (these may cause serious injury if

• knocked over by adventurous kittens/cats)

• ensure electrical cords are inaccessible (kittens/cats may get electrocuted if they chew

• on these)

• ensure medications and toxins are stored securely (particularly bathrooms and laundries)

• ensure any plants/flowers in the environment are safe ( e.g. NO lilies)

• prevent access to potential foreign bodies (elastic bands, hair ties, shoe-laces, ribbons,sewing materials, blind cords etc.)

• keep the toilet seat down if housing your foster in a bathroom

Litter Trays

• Cats and kittens do not like to eat where they toilet so litter trays should be placed away from the feeding area.

• Depending on the size of the litter tray and the type of litter used, you may need multiple litter trays. We recommend 1 tray per cat plus one extra that is cleaned at least twice daily. This is to reduce the risk of ‘accidents’ and future ‘inappropriate-toileting’ habits.

• Some kittens may be very small so make sure you buy a tray that is low sided and easy to climb into.

• Use Furry Friends recommended litter types - no clumping or crystals as they can be harmful if ingested.

Sleeping Area

• Your cat carrier or a large crate is an ideal place for cats/kittens to sleep in. Place a small blanket or towel at the bottom of the carry crate and leave the door open (If inside a small room).

• A cardboard box also makes a good sleeping area.

• Provide plenty of soft blankets, especially during colder months.

Eating Area

• Use shallow bowls for food and water.

• If you have a litter of kittens make sure you have enough bowls so they don’t have to fight or compete for food. For every 2 kittens, we recommend 1 double-bowl (double-diner) for wet food (if using) and 1 singular-bowl for dry food and 1 singular-bowl for water.

• New arrivals are often very hungry and thirsty so make sure they have access to food and water as soon as they arrive.