When you get the call and except the position as caregiver, usually it is not part of your plan for that particular day.  You will need to rearrange your day and go to the shelter just as quickly as you can after you get the call.  So having the things you will need on hand ahead of time will be very helpful. 

When you agree to pick up a new foster project, Judy will call the shelter and tell them what supplies and equipment you will need.  She will also tell them when to expect you so that they can have your foster animals and supplies ready for you when you get there.

TO BE SURE YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED, PRINT OUT THE

APPROPRIET CHECK LIST AND TAKE IT TO THE SHELTER WITH YOU.

 REMIND THEM IF SOMETHING HAS BEEN OVERLOOKED.

Mom

Mom is wormed on the first day (either at the shelter or by you) and then wormed every two weeks thereafter as long as you have her.

Mom is vaccinated soon after babies are born (usually at the shelter before you pick her up) and, if you still have her, she is vaccinated 3 weeks later.

Ideal Scenario for Weaning:

4½ Weeks  start offering solid food

5½ Weeks  kittens/puppies eating well

5½  to 6 Weeks  Partial Weaning   weaning kittens    weaning puppies

6 to 6½  Weeks  Full Weaning

 

Kittens return to shelter as soon as they are healthy and weigh 2 pounds.

 

Puppies return to shelter as soon as they are healthy and they are 8 weeks old.

 

Mom returns to shelter as soon as her milk production has subsided enough that her udders feel fairly soft.

 

Worming & Vaccination Schedule:

Puppies & Kittens

4 Weeks  1st  Worming

6 Weeks   2nd Worming and 1st Vaccination

If you still have them at  8 weeks, they need to be wormed again.

If you still have them at  9 weeks, they need to be vaccinated again.