The Kitten Foster Program was started by a handful of volunteers in 2002 in an attempt to save the lives of cats under 8 weeks of age. Because of the great care required for such little ones, the shelter previously had no choice but to euthanize unwanted kittens. The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter changed all that! Our Kitten Foster Program has grown consistently since its inception. As of the end of 2009 we had rescued over 1500 kittens.
Volunteer
Additional volunteers are always needed. We are looking for people who are willing to commit to caring for one or more kittens in their home until they become ready for adoption. Responsibilities may include bottle feeding, cleaning, medicating and socializing the kittens. Training is provided. All expenses for food and medical care are paid for by the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter. You can make a difference to the homeless kittens found in our city by participating in this wonderful program. For more information please contact our Kitten Foster Volunteer Recruiter, Christine Hoffman at (661) 476-7262 or christine@basv.org. A volunteer application must be filled out and approved prior to acceptance.
For other volunteer opportunities please visit our Volunteer page.
Adopt
Once our kittens have reached a weight of 2lbs and are sufficiently socialized they are available for adoption. Meet and greet interviews may be arranged at our volunteer’s home or at the Burbank Animal Shelter. We also showcase our foster kittens at monthly Adoption Fairs held from May through December each year. For more information please contact our Kitten Foster Adoption Coordinator Cathy Minzer at 213-453-4679 or cathy@basv.org. To view a selection of kittens currently available for adoption please click here.
Donate
The Kitten Foster Program is always in need of donations. You can help support our efforts by participating in our Sponsor-a-Kitten program. For only $42 you can feed and house an individual kitten throughout its average tenure in the Foster Program. For only $42 you can help pay for outside veterinary costs when they arise such as x-rays, lab tests or even surgeries. Sponsoring just one will make a difference. Click here for more details and to complete a donation form, or click a secure PayPal link below and sponsor a kitten today!
If you would like to provide in-kind donations to the Kitten Foster Program please note our wish list. Items may be dropped off at the Burbank Animal Shelter labeled for KFP, or may be purchased and collected at Burbank Pet Plaza, 1080 W. Alameda Ave, Burbank 91506.
For other giving opportunities please visit our Donation page.
Meet some former foster kittens, all adopted successfully!
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