Things to note when fostering pets, parents of furry children recommend collecting them!

The master is not at home? Pet boarding guide

How to choose a boarding place

Selection method:

If parents usually go to a pet hospital or pet store, they will have a high regard for them. Trust level, that's a very good fostering place.

If there is no place that you dare to trust easily, you can search online, check other people's reviews, make alternatives, and finally recommend on-site inspections and evaluation.

Before the owner determines a formal foster care place, it is recommended that the foster care place must meet the following conditions:

1. There is a formal foster care agreement

1. The foster care environment is clean and tidy, with no peculiar smell

2. Do not come into contact with other pets during the foster care process

3. 24-hour monitoring

4. Professional staff

5. It is best to create a group and send pet videos every day

Dogs:

1. There is a dog walking service, and one staff member walks one dog

2. Non-cage, independent small room

3. Staff play with dogs every day

Cats:

1. Give cats daily Clean the cat litter box

2. The fostering environment is quiet and not noisy

3. Try to choose a cat-friendly fostering place

4. It is best to keep cats without cages There can be places to climb up, down, and hide

2. Food:

1. The owner needs to prepare enough food in advance, although some foster care places will provide pet food. , but it is recommended to focus on the food that your furry child is accustomed to eating. Changing the food may make them uncomfortable.

2. You can bring toys, blankets, mats, bowls (not necessary), etc. that your furry kids usually like to make them feel safer.

3. Deworm the pet in time. If it is time for the pet to be dewormed, remember to deworm the pet before fostering it!

Preparation for cat foster care:

1. Owner You can prepare cat strips, freeze-dried, canned and other snacks that cats like to eat. After the cat arrives in a new environment, it may not want to eat for a short period of time. Snacks can seduce the cat to eat, and can also allow the staff to build a trusting relationship with the cat. .

2. You can also prepare a blanket or carton with a familiar smell to the cat, which can make the cat feel more at ease

3. The owner should inform the cat’s living habits, personality characteristics, physical condition and Inform the staff of special needs so that they can be easily responded to.

Preparations for dog boarding:

1. Leash rope to facilitate staff walking the dog

2. The owner can prepare a small amount of snacks that the dog likes to eat. Make your dog happier while in foster care.

3. Toys for dogs need to be bite-resistant to prevent them from being bitten by dogs and accidentally eaten

4. Owners need to inform the dog’s living habits and walking habits in advance Inform the staff of the dog's habits, personality traits, and special needs to facilitate response.

Situations not suitable for foster care

1. Puppies and cats with incomplete immunity, their body’s immune mechanism has not yet been fully established, the foster care environment is complex, and they are susceptible to infectious diseases.

2. It is not recommended to foster dogs and cats who are pregnant or lactating and in special periods.

3. Dogs and cats in unhealthy conditions/needing long-term medication

4. Dogs and cats that are timid and prone to stress reactions and separation anxiety.

5. Dogs and cats with cautious personalities and strong aggression

6. Older dogs and cats are not suitable for foster care to prevent accidents.