Position Location

ROLE DESCRIPTION

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Types of Fosters

3741 Lake Shore Road, Blasdell, NY 14219 (Vet Appointments)

Foster Care Guardian volunteers are essential to Ten Lives Club for cats and kittens that require some extra care or time to grow before they are deemed adoption-ready. Time requirements of being a foster guardian could range anywhere from two weeks to several months, depending on the animal’s specific needs. Foster Care Guardians are required to have reliable transportation in order to bring cats/kittens in for regular check-ups and medical care. Foster Care Guardians work with our on-site vet staff to adhere to vaccination schedules, weigh-ins, and any other necessary procedures or treatment to prepare them for adoption.

Ten Lives Club will provide all the necessary food, litter and medications necessary to care for any fosters. Medical Staff will provide each Foster Care Guardian with resources and training materials to help ensure your Foster Care experience is fun and rewarding.

• Must be at least 21 years in age

• Must have reliable transportation & means of communication

• Must be able to bend and lift up to 30 pounds

• Experience caring for/handling cats is preferred but not required

• Compassion towards animals

• Must be able to work along side medical staff, other volunteers, staff, and guests at our shelter

• Commitment to a pre-determined treatment plan as discussed with Medical Staff

• Provide a separate area in their home away from other animals (spare bedroom, office, etc.)

Pregnant Queens: fosters must be able to provide a safe space for pregnant moms to give birth in-home

Nursing Queens: mamas who have recently given birth and need a safe space for her and her babies to get healthy. Foster must keep an eye on mom to make sure babies are steadily gaining weight and mom is producing milk

Mush Eaters: kittens around 4 weeks old who are transitioning from nursing off mom to eating wet food on their own

Weaned Kittens: kittens around 8 weeks old who are eating wet and dry food on their own, working to gain weight for their spay/neuter surgery

Bottle Feeds: kittens anywhere from birth to days or weeks old who do not have a mom or their mom is not producing the milk to feed them. Require feeding every 2-3 hours with lots of TLC (no pun intended)

Medical/Hospice: cats or kittens with severe medical issues that need around the clock care such as requiring eye or oral medicine, ringworm treatments, allergy monitoring, etc. Hospice fostering for terminal illnesses such as cancer, thyroid, liver failure, FIP, etc. with end of life services provided if needed

Socialization: kittens and even adult cats who have not been socialized with humans or other cats and need time to come out of their shells. This type of fostering could take anywhere from weeks to months, depending on the severity of each cat. These cats must have a space where they can decompress and feel comfortable

If fostering seems like a good fit for you and/or your family, please apply to become a foster below. Our Foster Coordinator will reach out via email or phone to discuss the process.

*If you do not hear back about fostering in 5-10 business days, please reach out to our Foster Coordinator at (716) 646-5577 ext. 8.