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Fading kitten syndrome is a set of symptoms that are associated with a failure to thrive in neonatal kittens. Fading kitten syndrome is not a single disease. It can have many underlying causes, [...]

Feline Panleukopenia Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV, pan-loo-ko-peeneea), also commonly referred to as feline distemper, is a highly contagious and life-threatening viral disease in the cat [...]

Vomiting Vomiting is a common but potentially serious symptom in kittens which left untreated can lead to dehydration. Causes: Dietary indiscretion Worms Poisoning Sudden change in diet Heat [...]

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated to the Dog Day 5K! We are so impressed with your love and support of the animals. With  your help we raised $510!!! [...]

Frequently Asked Questions How much do I need to supervise my foster group? You need to do welfare checks on your foster group three times a day.  This is to make sure everyone is healthy, [...]

RETURNING YOUR FOSTER CAT/KITTENS BRINGING THEM IN FOR SURGERY Spay/neuter appointments are made 2-3 weeks in advance during the busy season, based on weights. The foster coordinator will contact [...]

Ringworm What is ringworm? Ringworm, despite its misleading name, is actually not a worm at all–it is a fungal infection of the skin and hair. This funky fungus preys on the young and [...]

Litter Box 101 Learning how to use the litter box is an important part of early feline development, but “training” is a bit of a misnomer! Kittens naturally understand the litter box [...]

Cleaning between your foster groups Once you have taken the kittens back to the shelter for surgery it is time to clean and prepare your kitten room for your next foster group! You will need to: [...]

Weighing Kittens We ask that you please weigh your kitten/s in grams, every day, in the morning, before breakfast (to ensure an accurate weight). The weights for each kitten can be recorded on [...]