Hello,
I'm seeking some ideas and advice about fostering ferals. A group of wonderful ladies trapped some 3-5 month old kittens living in a neighborhood garden. I volunteered to take 2, and ended up with 6 all at once! I'm new to fostering, so it is overwhelming. I've had them 3 months now, and one has been adopted, and one is going to stay (He's the most lovely boy kitty you have ever seen ; ) , and loves to be petted). That leaves 4 I need to find homes for when they are ready.
The 5 kittens are living in one room, closed door to the rest of my house. Itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s set up with toys, beds, litter boxes, TV, etc. I have had them for 3 months, and have not really petted or touched 4 of them yet. They take baby food from my fingers and we have great play sessions, but cannot really get near them. The "leader" is a tough cookie named Star. She is clearly older, was like the momma to them (but not actual mom) and is distrustful and lashes out even with a soft approach. I only have an hour or two a day to spend with them. It was probably too much for me to take on given my work hours are long and not flexible. But I couldn't let them be out on the street for winter!
Any tips, hints on how to move forward from this point to get them to trust me? I am trying to get some people to come and spend some time with them in addition to me. Thanks all! Happy holidays!!
I'm seeking some ideas and advice about fostering ferals. A group of wonderful ladies trapped some 3-5 month old kittens living in a neighborhood garden. I volunteered to take 2, and ended up with 6 all at once! I'm new to fostering, so it is overwhelming. I've had them 3 months now, and one has been adopted, and one is going to stay (He's the most lovely boy kitty you have ever seen ; ) , and loves to be petted). That leaves 4 I need to find homes for when they are ready.
The 5 kittens are living in one room, closed door to the rest of my house. Itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s set up with toys, beds, litter boxes, TV, etc. I have had them for 3 months, and have not really petted or touched 4 of them yet. They take baby food from my fingers and we have great play sessions, but cannot really get near them. The "leader" is a tough cookie named Star. She is clearly older, was like the momma to them (but not actual mom) and is distrustful and lashes out even with a soft approach. I only have an hour or two a day to spend with them. It was probably too much for me to take on given my work hours are long and not flexible. But I couldn't let them be out on the street for winter!
Any tips, hints on how to move forward from this point to get them to trust me? I am trying to get some people to come and spend some time with them in addition to me. Thanks all! Happy holidays!!