Foster Homes Needed

When orphan neonatal kittens arrive at the shelter, foster homes are essential. Foster parents bottle-feed the little ones and then transition them to solid food, just as mama cat would do. In between, there is plenty of time for adorable kitten antics, cuddling, and playtime. When the kittens reach 7–8 weeks old, they can be offered for adoption, such as these siblings from a litter at the Animal Adoption Center of Blount County. Photo by Kristin Yarbrough. — When orphan neonatal kittens arrive at the shelter, foster homes are essential. Foster parents bottle-feed the little ones and then transition them to solid food, just as mama cat would do. In between, there is plenty of time for adorable kitten antics, cuddling, and playtime. When the kittens reach 7–8 weeks old, they can be offered for adoption, such as these siblings from a litter at the Animal Adoption Center of Blount County.

Be a Foster Parent

Foster Parents may care for pregnant or nursing mamas, bottle babies, animals awaiting transport to rescue, or animals who need extra care while recovering from medical treatment. See this Blount Countian article to read about Samantha and Andrea’s experiences fostering bottle baby kittens and nursing mama cats, and for more information about fostering. Fostering is an ideal opportunity for those who would like to spend time with animals but aren’t able to adopt.

Food and supplies are provided. You’ll offer a clean, safe environment for your fosters and the nurturing they need to thrive.

Fostering for Blount County’s Shelter

Fill out the foster application at the shelter, or complete it at home and return it to the shelter in person or via email to cadams@blountcountyal.gov. Requirements:

Must reside in Blount County.
Primary foster parent must be at least 18 years old.
Must maintain an open line of communication with Foster Program Coordinator Ashlynn Brown and the shelter staff.

Fostering for Rescue Organizations

Our area’s rescues are always in need of foster homes too!