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Fostering
Fostering cats or dogs may sound daunting, but we've come up with a lot of ways to make it easier and more sustainable for just about anyone. We run entirely on fosters to make our rescue work, and we'd love to welcome you to the fun!
Fostering 101
As a privately run rescue, Eliannie is always in need of fosters to take in strays, surrenders, and kittens. We don't have a facility to house them, meaning we cannot ​take in cats unless we have fosters available. Our capacity and ability to help is entirely dependent on available fosters willing to open their hearts and homes to animals in need. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in but you have some questions or reservations, then this page is for you!
What do I need to get started?
You don't need to have a huge home or tons of extra space. All you need is a place to separate your fosters from your other animals. This can be a small guest room, a bathroom, or for kittens, even a large dog kennel or soft playpen! We love this model from Chewy, but any enclosure will do fine.
What does the rescue provide?
Everything! There should be little to no cost to fosters. We provide the following:
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Food (wet and dry)
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Litter
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Medication
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Monthly preventatives
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Vaccines
​If you want to provide your own food, litter, or other supplies, you are welcome to as a donation to the rescue!
What about vet care?
We will schedule, arrange, and pay for all vet care. It's your responsibility to get to and from these appointments, either by dropping off yourself or coordinating with other fosters.
Typically the only vet visits required will be for vaccinations and spaying/neutering, so transportation shouldn't need to happen often. For supplies, you can pick up in Ephrata or Lancaster City.
How long do I foster?
We require our fosters to commit to caring for their cats until they are adopted. This can be as short as a month or two, or as long as several months if we have trouble placing the cat. It's important to be committed to caring for the animal until it can be placed in a forever home. If your circumstances change, we can always discuss the issue, but it's much better to keep the cat in a place they are comfortable for as long as possible.
But...what if I fall in love?
You will. Honestly, that's the point. We do this because we love cats, and because we want as many cats as possible to have a chance at a future. Fostering isn't about building up walls against emotions, it's about loving your fosters so fully that you're willing to let them go so you can help more.
Giving your fosters to their forever family can be tough, we know. But without you, that cat would never have known a home and happiness. Once the sadness of their absence wears off, we hope you're able to bask in the joy of a job well done, and know that you helped save and raise someone's new best friend.
​Plus, there are always more cats that need your help!
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