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6 people are interested
Cat & Kitten Foster Care Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Second Chance for Strays
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6 people are interested
Purpose
As a member of Second Chance for Strays, Inc. (SCFS) foster home program, you will play an instrumental role in our rescue operations by housing rescued cats and kittens, caring for them as your own pets and preparing them for adoption into permanent homes.
Benefits to Volunteering
- Make a significant difference in the lives of the animals under SCFS care
- Help match foster cats with adopters and achieve good outcomes for SCFS rescues
- Increase your knowledge and experience in animal care
- Companion animal without the long-term commitment - supplies and adoption support provided
Responsibilities
- Daily cat care including feeding, providing fresh water and accessible, well-maintained litter box(es)
- Socialize foster cat(s) - i.e. play, affection
- Transport cat to/from vet clinic, if necessary
- Meet with potential adopters and/or transport to adoption event locations
- Liaise with foster home volunteers, transport volunteers, and adoption coordinators
- Facilitate adoptions through providing updated photos and videos of your fosters and providing information about the personality traits of the cats and kittens
- Participate in adoption promotions/events
Time Commitment
- Foster care placement can range from a few days to upwards of six months or more, depending on the cat. Adoption activity can be cyclical, declining at certain times of the year and then increasing at others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Commitment to SCFS’s mission
- Love of animals
- Basic cat care (when and how much to feed, litter box maintenance, cat proofing home)
- Training and supplies can be provided
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to meet with potential adopters and liaise with foster home volunteers, transport volunteers, and adoption coordinators
- Knowledge of common cat illnesses, and signs of illness in cats (training, information, and support provided)
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About Second Chance for Strays
Location:
PO BOX 5032, CLEARWATER, FL 33758, US
Mission Statement
Second Chance for Strays is a compassionate no-kill animal rescue dedicated to providing second chances to overlooked and abandoned cats and kittens since 1999. Our Mission: • Rescue every neglected, unwanted, or surrendered cat and kitten, regardless of their background or condition. • Provide exceptional care, encompassing necessary medical attention, vaccinations, surgeries, and comprehensive rehabilitation. • Nurture their spirit through socialization and enrichment, understanding each cat's unique personality and needs. • Promote responsible pet ownership through pre-adoption education and spay/neuter procedures. • Match each cat with a loving forever home, carefully selecting families who provide a safe and nurturing environment. We believe every cat deserves a chance to thrive in a loving family. Through tireless dedication and unwavering compassion, Second Chance for Strays strives to create a world where no feline is left behind.
Description
Help us change the world one stray at a time! Adopt a pet, donate, or volunteer today. 100% of all donations go directly toward the animals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Tampa, FL 33607
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Foster care placement can range from a few days to upwards of six months or more, depending on the cat. Adoption activity can be cyclical, declining at certain times of the year and then increasing at others
- • Commitment to SCFS’s mission • Love of animals • Basic cat care (when and how much to feed, litter box maintenance, cat proofing home) • Training and supplies can be provided