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Whisker Wrangler Foster Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: FULL OF CATTITUDE INC

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Purpose

As a member of Full of Cattitude Inc. (FOC) foster home program, our Whisker Wrangler Foster Volunteers 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 FOC care

· Help match foster cats with adopters and achieve good outcomes for FOC 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 FOC’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 FULL OF CATTITUDE INC

Location:

1506 REDMOND BROOK LN, RUSKIN, FL 33570, US

Mission Statement

At Full of Cattitude Cat Rescue, our mission is to rescue stray cats and kittens, provide medical evaluation and treatment if necessary, to spay or neuter each animal, to place these cats and kittens in temporary foster homes or Adoption Centers pending adoption and to find good, loving permanent homes and families for them.

Description

Full of Cattitude

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Animals, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Veterinary
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Animal Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • 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 FOC’s mission Love of animals Basic cat care Training and supplies can be provided Effective communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of common cat illnesses, and signs of illness in cats (training provided)

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