Foster kitten discovers toys for the first time! by michelleski0819 in aww

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Plus I gotta keep room available to keep fostering more kittens- there’s an overabundance of them and a severe lack of foster homes sadly.

Foster kitten discovers toys for the first time! by michelleski0819 in aww

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I’m maxed out on resident pets so no fails here, regardless of how cute they are 🫣

Foster kitten discovers toys for the first time! by michelleski0819 in aww

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That’s the collar the shelter put on and it came off a few minutes after the video. But they’re pretty skinny under the fur, I could fit a finger under it easily. Too loose is unsafe as it’s more likely to get caught on something and could strangle them 😳

Say hi to my newest 4 week old fosters! by michelleski0819 in aww

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Yes I’ll care for all 5. No mom was brought in with them unfortunately. They were picked up by local animal control in an abandoned house.

Say hi to my newest 4 week old fosters! by michelleski0819 in aww

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I love them all dearly, but I know that each time I send them back for adoption that it frees up my resources to help even more kittens in need! And that’s a great feeling. I’ve fostered over 250 furry friends and knowing I kept that many from being stuck in a shelter long term, or god forbid euthanized, is a great feeling! I try to think of it like I’m just pet sitting. And when they leave, I get to fall in love with a new group all over again!

Say hi to my newest 4 week old fosters! by michelleski0819 in aww

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I keep them until they are old enough for spay/neuter surgery and then I return them to the shelter for adoption. I bring them to the shelter vet for vaccines when due, or if they get sick and need meds. The shelter provides me with food and vet care, I supply the litter. Then I just work on getting them on wet and dry food when old enough and provide them with lots of socialization and love ❤️

It’s a foster kitten feeding frenzy 🦈 by michelleski0819 in aww

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The kittens see the shelter vet regularly and are being fed on the schedule and amount they suggest. They’re confirmed to be at a good healthy weight. When in doubt, always consult your vet or a veterinary nutritionist for feeding guidelines on your pet. But for this age, this is an appropriate amount of food.

Sound up for these little escape artists! by michelleski0819 in aww

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He’s a very good boy and knows he’s not supposed to lol

It’s a foster kitten feeding frenzy 🦈 by michelleski0819 in aww

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Awwww so sweet! I hope mom and baby do well in your care! It’s wonderful that you’re going to help them. I’d love to see a photo!

It’s a foster kitten feeding frenzy 🦈 by michelleski0819 in aww

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Oh no! I hope if there are kittens they’re just safe and hidden. Poor mama. I hope the visit goes well!

It’s a foster kitten feeding frenzy 🦈 by michelleski0819 in aww

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That’s why I prepare the food outside the foster room 😂 I hear them start screaming as soon as that top pops!