Foster Parent Resources

If you have any questions or are concerned that your foster animal is experiencing an emergency, please reach out to a foster care coordinator for assistance. The resources listed below are meant as tools, but it is very important NOT to self-diagnose or treat a foster animal without the direction of SafeHaven’s veterinary and foster care teams.

For questions, general information, and emergencies during business hours:

Email fostercare@safehavenhumane.com or call (541) 928-2789 ext. 106

For Emergencies after hours please refer to our Foster Pet Emergency Info Sheet. If a true emergency please use the After Hours Emergency link to get connected with a professional who can assist you. You will be asked for a code: SHHS50 as well as your foster animal’s A#.

Resources

Overviews & Manuals

SafeHaven Foster Care Manual 2025
Kitten Lady’s Orphan Kitten Booklet
Maddie’s Fund Orphaned Kitten Care How To

Setting up the Space

Cleaning and Disinfection in Foster Homes
Preventing the Spread of Disease in Foster Homes
Guidelines for Using Bleach
Setting Up
Planning for Foster Kittens
The photo HERE shows an example of room setup for foster kittens. This should be used with older kittens or cats who are eating on their own. Bottle fed kittens need a smaller, confined space that can be kept warm at all times, such as a plastic tub or covered cat carrier.
- All unnecessary items (toilet paper) and décor (rugs, etc.) have been removed for easy disinfection and minimal presence of fomites (objects that can transmit disease)
- Litter box and food/water are not right next to each other – cats and kittens generally like to keep their eating and eliminating spaces separate.
- Always ensure the toilet seat lid is down. A toilet is a drowning risk for kittens.
- Hiding box and additional bed provided.
- This space has a door and is very functional for keeping foster cats and kittens isolated from other owned pets.
- Even if your bathroom is small, it’s still bigger than a kennel and is easy to clean.