Included in this section: • Kitty Contagions - What They Are and What To Do• What Is An Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)?• URI Medications• URI Treatments• URI Prevention• Panleukopenia Kitty Contagions - What They Are and What To Do If you discover your new foster kitty has a contagion such as a URI or ringworm, mange, ear mites, giardia, coccidia, or another … [Read more...]
Your New Arrival and ISO Protocol
In the rescue world, ISO is the abbreviation for “Isolation”. When a cat who has just spent a week to two weeks in the shelter environment comes into your home, if you have other cats in the home - your own or other foster kitties - the new arrival should be immediately placed in ISO and we strongly encourage you to keep them in ISO for the next 10 to 14 days. ISO is for … [Read more...]
Choosing Your New Foster Kitty
Foster guardians interested in choosing a foster kitty to rescue are encouraged to consider the cats listed on the Urgents thread posted daily in the Kitty Devore Rescue Network group forum. It will cite the intake numbers and names of all the Friendly kitties currently in need of rescue at Devore and Big Bear shelters. You can also look through the Most Urgent Friendlies album … [Read more...]
Introduction
The following topics can be found in this section: • About Kitty Devore Rescue and Kitty Devore Rescue Network• Choosing Your New Foster Kitty• KD Fostering Caps• Understanding Cat Hierarchies• Space, Food and Litter• Name Changes• Shelter Paperwork• Care Packages• How Long Is A Fostering Commitment?• If You Are Unable To See Your Foster Kitty Through To Adoption• Vacations, … [Read more...]
Ralston – Adopted!
Ralston, whose name is Scottish and refers to the barony of Ralston - or Ralph’s settlement - was rescued from Devore Shelter in early June, 2018. The shelter had deemed him to be a "medical waiver" kitty. Medical Waiver, or MW's as we call them, are kitties who have some form of minor medical issue. These kitties are available to the general public to adopt by signing the … [Read more...]
Lirah – Adopted!
Meet Lirah, a gentle girl with a heart of gold! Rescued with her 2 siblings, Jyn and Cassian, in June, 2018 from Devore Shelter, Lirah was the smallest of the litter and more reserved and subdued than her brother and sister. However, it didn’t take long for her to overcome her initial reservations and has since grown into a sweet, loving and lighthearted kitten who is a joy … [Read more...]
Wyla – Adopted!
You think I’m gorgeous… You want to kiss me… You want to hug me… You want to love me… You want to smooch me… Much like Gracie Lou Freebush from the movie Miss Congeniality, Wyla Jean Quackenbush is quite the beauty queen – no doubt about it! She may not be able to make beautiful music by running her paws around water glasses but she can definitely purr her way into your lap … [Read more...]
Chief O’Brien – Adopted!
I’m the biggest the litter, but I’m also the most laid back. Pet me, and I start to purr right away, I love to have my big nose and face rubbed. My momma, Tribble, was an outdoor cat, then she became pregnant in April, 2018, and was rescued right before having myself and my siblings. We all got to grow up indoors, so that means I’m litter box trained and spoiled. I can be … [Read more...]
Benjamin Sisko – Adopted!
I’m the most vocal of my litter, much like my name-sake from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, I’m not afraid to speak my mind. If I want your attention, which I usually do, I won’t hesitate to tell you. My momma, Tribble, was an outdoor cat, but she was rescued shortly before having me and my siblings, so we all got to grow up inside in a safe warm place. I’m a bit of a wild … [Read more...]
Kira Nerys – Adopted!
I’m the smallest one of my litter, but just like my name-sake from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, I’m very confident and sure of myself. My momma, Tribble, was an outdoor cat, and was pretty young when she had me and my brothers in April of 2018, but we got lucky and had the chance to grow up indoors. I’m just as silly as my mom, but I’m not timid at all! I love to meet … [Read more...]
Tribble – Adopted!
I started my life outside, in a neighborhood of kitty friendly people. There was even one house with a giant dog who always shared her food with me when I was hungry. Earlier this year I became pregnant with my very first litter - Kira Nerys, Benjamin Sisko and Chief O'Brien - and some very kind people brought me to my foster mom, just in time to give birth in a safe warm … [Read more...]
Lolly Pawp – Adopted!
Lolly Pawp and her sister, Molly Brown, were rescued from Devore Shelter in July of 2018. The girls were 2 months old when they entered Kitty Devore Rescue foster care. Lolly’s foster mom says she’s the perfect blend of sugar and spice! We’re not sugar-coating the truth - everyone who meets this little sweetheart is a sucker for her! Lolly plays hard and naps hard - usually … [Read more...]
Molly Brown – Adopted!
Molly Brown and her sister, Lolly Pawp, were rescued from Devore Shelter in July of 2018. The girls were 2 months old when they entered Kitty Devore Rescue foster care. Molly’s foster mom says she’s one of the sweetest, most beautiful kitties she has ever met. Like her namesake, Molly’s spirits are unsinkable… although we’re fairly certain she’s not a huge fan of water! Molly … [Read more...]
Shaydon – Adopted!
Momma Shirla and her two boys, Shadd and Shaydon, were admitted to Devore Shelter in June of 2018. The boys were about 6 weeks old at the time. By a strange bureaucratic twist of fate, the little family was later transferred to Riverside Shelter in early July. Although the KD Team rescues exclusively from Devore Shelter, we considered these kitties “ours” and worked to get them … [Read more...]
Shadd – Adopted!
Momma Shirla and her two boys, Shadd and Shaydon, were admitted to Devore Shelter in June of 2018. The boys were about 6 weeks old at the time. By a strange bureaucratic twist of fate, the little family was later transferred to Riverside Shelter in early July. Although the KD Team rescues exclusively from Devore Shelter, we considered these kitties “ours” and worked to get them … [Read more...]
Platina – Adopted!
Platina is a petite little kitty who alternates between being a crabby old lady (sometimes) and an absolute lovebug (most of the time). She was rescued from Devore Shelter in January of 2017. She is estimated to be about 6 to 8 years old - so still young with many years ahead of her! As you can see, she has unusual coloring (very dilute calico) and a cute sweetheart nose. If … [Read more...]
Ertha – Adopted!
Hello, my name is Ertha. I am a very calm and quiet cat. I love to observe my surroundings and love looking out the window. My two babies, Eryn and Erma, and I were rescued from the Devore Shelter in June of 2018. We caught kitty colds while in the shelter. I was so worried about my babies but this wonderful lady called "temporary foster mom" made my babies and me well again. I … [Read more...]
Erma – Adopted!
Hi, my name is Erma and I am a super duper silly-loving little girl with so much personality. I was rescued with my sister, Eryn, and my momma, Ertha, from this place called Devore Shelter. My momma, sister and I got really sick while we were there and this wonderful thing called a "rescue" pulled us out of there and they drove us to this other place called "temporary foster … [Read more...]
Eryn – Adopted!
Hi, my name is Eryn and I am a super duper fun-loving little girl with so much personality. I was rescued with my sister, Erma, and my momma, Ertha, from this place called Devore Shelter. My momma, sister and I got really sick while we were there and this wonderful thing called a "rescue" pulled us out of there and they drove us to this other place called "temporary foster … [Read more...]
Kimo – Adopted!
Kimo and his brother Aka were rescued from Devore Shelter in August 2018 when they were about 4 months old. As soon as Kimo arrived at his foster home, he showed his aloha spirit just like his Hawaiian name suggests. From day one, he has purred whenever his foster momma talks to him. His favorite places to be are chilling on his favorite blanket, purring on his foster … [Read more...]