Resources
General Fostering:
- Cleaning Before, During and After a Foster Animal: basic (PDF) and more detailed cleaning instructions for getting the germs and odors out of your house.
- Tips for Great Photos: (PDF) A list of simple tips for getting the 1000 words out about your foster animal! Most of our adopters find out about Hopalong animals online- help your foster animal make an amazing first impression.
Fostering: Dogs
Fostering: Cats
- Cat Proofing Your Home tips (PDF) for getting your house ready before you bring home your foster cats. Set yourself up for success!
- Trimming Cat's Nails basic (website) Instructions for trimming nails. Especially good for those pesky kitten claws!
- Trimming Angry Cat's Nails advanced (website) this longer video shows you how to deal with a cat who really really hates having their feet touched. Probably not necessary for foster cats; start with the above link first and contact Hopalong before trying the "burrito" technique.
General Hopalong
- Kitten Foster Orientation (PDF) Includes information on Hopalong's foster process, relationship with BACS, overview of what to expect at various kitten ages.
Screening Applications