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Foster Care Resources

Info and Guides for Foster Parents

Thank you for saving a life by fostering a pet in need! Here are some links and informational documents, from PAWS and elsewhere on the web, to guide you through the process.

General Resources

PAWS Foster Program Video Orientation
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PAWS Cat and Kitten Foster Care Manual
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PAWS Dog Foster Care Manual
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Video Tutorials: All Topics
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Adoption Contract
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Surgical Consent Form
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Promoting Online: photos, bios, and more
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Adoption Bio Writing Guide
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Kitten Care Resources

PAWS Bottle Feeding Program: Quick Guide
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Kitten Fostering Video Orientation
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Bottle Feeding Foster Manual
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Guide to Orphaned Kitten Care
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Kitten Lady: more info for kitten care
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Bottle Feeding Chart
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Bathing Bottlefeeder Kittens: How-To
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Cat Care Resources

Cat Fostering: Quick Guide
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Common Behavior Issues
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Cat Carriers
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Cats and Kids
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Introducing Cats to Each Other (Petfinder)
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PAWS’ Tips for Common Issues
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Urine Marking and Spraying
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Managing Rough Play
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Dogs and Cats Together
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Introducing Cats to Each Other (SFSPCA)
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Dog Care Resources

Dog Fostering: Quick Guide
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Common Behavior Issues (ASPCA)
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Welcome Home! Caring for your new addition
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House Training: More Advice
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Housebreaking and Crate Training
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Kids and Dogs
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Leash Aggression
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Managing Separation Anxiety
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Puppy Training 101
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Ideas to Get Your Foster Dog Adopted
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Managing Foster Health

Managing Ringworm
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Disinfecting Your Home to Control Illness
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Monitoring and Tracking Stool Health
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How to Take a Urine Sample (cats)
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How to Take a Fecal Sample
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Foster Program Orientation Slides

General Foster Orientation
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Promotion and Adoption Orientation
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Cat-Specific Orientation
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Kitten-Specific Orientation
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Dog-Specific Orientation
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