Feline Foster Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: STARLIGHT STRAYS SANCTUARY
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Overview
As a Starlight Strays Sanctuary Feline Foster Volunteer, you will support our mission by caring for cats or kittens until they are ready for adoption. By opening your home to one or more animals, you will be playing a critical role in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of felines in need.
Responsibilities
- Transport Animals: Safely transport cats to and from shelters, foster homes, veterinary clinics, and adoption events if possible. Transportation may also be coordinated with other rescue volunteers.
- Animal Care: Provide all necesssary daily care, including cleaning the litter box and other areas, replenishing food, ensuring access to fresh water, and administering any medications.
- Socialization: Help your fosters adjust and trust by spending time with them. This could include petting, grooming, sharing a space, or playing together.
- Monitoring: Observe, record, and report health and behavioral changes in accordance with instructions provided by Starlight Strays Sanctuary.
- Supply Requests: All supplies are provided to support the cat(s) in their foster homes. Requests for additional supplies should be communicated in advance when possible to allow time for a transport / shipping.
- Social Media Support: Provide photos and / or videos to be published on our social media channels to help animals find their forever homes.
Requirements
- Application: Our in-depth Feline Foster Volunteer Application is located at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/STSS/Cat and must also be completed for this opportunity. If you would like to discuss fostering with us further before submitting that document, feel free to submit only this Volunteer Match inquiry and we will be in touch!
- Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
- Vehicle: Your vehicle must be reliable and capable of safely accommodating animal carriers if you will be assisting with any transport.
- Driver's License / Insurance: A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are required if you will be assisting with any transport.
- Animal Experience: Previous experience handling or caring for animals, particularly cats, is preferred.
- Communication Skills: Must be comfortable communicating with rescue team members.
- Physical Ability: Ability to lift and move animal carriers and supplies (up to 20 pounds).
- Empathy and Compassion: A genuine love and care for animals that drives your desire to make a difference.
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About STARLIGHT STRAYS SANCTUARY
Location:
To Be Announced!, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235, US
Mission Statement
We are a 501(c)(3) cat rescue based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in high-quality veterinary care and special needs felines. Founded and run by veterinary professionals, we aim to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome our community's most at-risk felines: strays.
Description
Starlight Strays Sanctuary (SSS) stands as a beacon of hope and compassion for the feline community in Pittsburgh. Founded and operated by dedicated veterinary professionals, SSS is an animal welfare organization committed to illuminating the lives of at-risk felines. Our core mission revolves around reducing overpopulation through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), delivering high-quality veterinary care, and extending a helping hand to those with unique needs.
At the heart of our sanctuary is a constellation of care, where empathy serves as our guiding star. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats, ensuring each feline receives the specialized attention they deserve. With a focus on community collaboration, we engage with veterinary clinics, local businesses, and government entities to make a lasting impact on feline welfare. While our focus is first and foremost on the felines we serve, we take a holistic approach to situations of cat owners in need and do our best to keep cats with their owners whenever possible.
Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for Pittsburgh's feline friends-one cat at a time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Your Home AddressPittsburgh, PA 15235
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training