Choosing to foster bottle babies is a huge commitment, and we are incredibly thankful for the fosters who open their homes and hearts to our tiniest feline and canine friends!
Neonatal puppies and kittens who come in without a mom are at high risk in a shelter environment. They cannot feed themselves, go to the bathroom on their own, or maintain their body temperature without support and assistance.
Bottle baby fosters are a crucial part of our fostering program. To get more information on bottle baby fostering, click the link to the left!
Resources
If you can't find the information you need in our Bottle Baby Guide, please use the resources provided here to find more information!
Best Friends Animal Society, Bottle-Feeding Kittens: A Comprehensive Guide
The Kitten Lady, 10 Tips for Tricky Bottle Baby Kittens
National Kitten Coalition, Premature Kittens
Best Friends Animal Society, Caring for Orphaned Newborn Puppies: Feeding, Socializing, and More
University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine and Community Engaged Care, Canine: Guide to Raising Unweaned Puppies