Love cuddly kittens? These SLO County groups are looking for foster families
Every moment in a kitten’s life is about discovery, including whether humans are friends or foes.
For homeless kittens, foster families ensure these little fluffballs have the opportunity to embrace the sweetness and security of being loved.
In exchange, the foster families experience the daily joy of witnessing their feline charges going from wobbly walkers to triumphant engineers successfully calculating their first big leap.
Young mama cat Linda and her six newborn kittens came to the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter as strays. Due to Linda’s friendly nature it was hoped her owner would soon come, but ultimately Linda and her babies became officially homeless.
Fortunately a volunteer foster home welcomed this feline family. Soon the kittens began to understand home life — the sound of a vacuum cleaner, the presence of the gentle family dog, the pleasure of being held, the comings and goings of kind people — all experiences that continue to help them grow into confident, loving pets.
Spring through fall is kitten season and kitten foster families are needed by local rescue organizations and county Animal Services.
If you have a loving heart and space in your home, even a bathroom, please consider fostering.
How to become an animal foster family in SLO County
Want to become a foster parent for animals in need? These local groups are looking for help.
South County
- Animals in Need Fund: 805-619-0588 or www.ainfund.org/foster-a-pet
- Feline Network of the Central Coast: 805-550-9064 or felinenetwork.org
San Luis Obispo
- SLO County Animal Services: 805-781-4400 or slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Animal-Services/Volunteer.aspx
- Woods Humane Society: 805-543-9316, foster@woodshumane.org or woodshumanesociety.org
- Cal Poly Cat Program: fosterscpcp@gmail.com or catprogram.calpoly.edu
Cambria
- Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART): 805-927-7377 or hartcambria.org
North County
- North County Paws Cause: 805-221-5100, northcountypawscause@gmail.com or northcounty-pawscause.org
- Woods Humane Society North County: 805-466-5403