Fostering Bottle Baby Kittens

The rescue specializes in the tiniest of the tiny and raises them into healthy adoption ready kittens.

Fostering bottle baby kittens.

Provided heating source and follow baby bag protocol. They re usually under four weeks old. New bottle for each bottle fed litter and formula for bottle feeding. After becoming educated on the hardships that orphaned kittens face in the traditional shelter system it became her mission to save the little guys that need additional care.

Melinda originally started fostering through local rescues but desired to start a rescue dedicated to orphaned kittens so that the more high risk neonates would get the individualized care and support necessary for them to survive. For people interested in fostering weaned kittens or young adults it may take some time before we can line up any prospects so you can become active. Saving the most vulnerable kitten population bottle baby fosters is a rescue that focuses its efforts on one of the most at risk feline populations. Right now the biggest need is for foster parents who can bottle feed unweaned kittens under 4 weeks old or take in special needs adults who need special medical attention or to be in a quiet environment with no other cats.

Bottle feeding stimulating every 3 hours. Kittens will weigh about 7 oz. Bottle feed every 2 3 hours until kittens are full but not bloated. Weaning using litter box feeding every 6 8 hours.

Foster bottle babies bottle babies are orphaned kittens that are still too young to eat solid food on their own. Weaned using litter box feeding every 8 hours. Overnight feeding can be every 3 4 hours. Generally kittens eat tablespoon per feeding.

If interested in fostering bottle baby kittens training will be provided. Without a mom cat to feed and clean them it s up to us to make sure these little ones survive. Eyes open between 8 14 days. Breeder s edge is the required brand of formula for bottle feeding kittens.

At the kitten nursery kittens will be fed royal canin kitten dry food and wet food so they will need to be fed that brand of food or better in the foster home. Complete foster application below and then you will be contacted by the foster coordinator to discuss your application. Bottle feeding stimulating every 4 hours. Weaning and beginning to use bathroom on their own feeding every 5 6 hours.