Fosterlings Inc.

10/07/2026

What's this? Updates and announcements coming soon? It's about time!!

09/30/2026

Since 9/13/26 Fosterlings has lost eight young kittens to a particularly nasty variant of Calicivirus. One other is still fighting for his life, and another is recovering with a fair, but guarded, prognosis.

Now, after almost three weeks of this heartbreaking nightmare, we are slowly returning to normal internal operations.

Vaccination schedules are resuming, vet exams have been scheduled, quarantine areas sanitized, and some quarantines will soon be lifted.

We still remain closed for intake and all adoptions are on hold until all kittens are vaccinated and cleared by our wonderful vet.

We appreciate your continued support and patience.

Thank you,
Mommy-Lady

09/26/2026

It's SILLY SATURDAY!!! Got a silly kitty picture to share to brighten this dreary, rainy day?

09/21/2026

DUE TO EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES FOSTERLINGS IS SUSPENDING ALL ADOPTIONS. WE WILL RETURN.

09/21/2026

DUE TO EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES FOSTERLINGS IS UNABLE TO TAKE IN ANY KITTENS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

09/20/2026

There is a whole lot going on with Fosterlings right now, including working through some kitten illnesses. But these two little girls are PLACED for adoption, pending completion of vaccinations and vet exams.

09/17/2026

I get this two part question all the time: (Brief kitten update at the end of this post. This lengthy post will help explain the update, if you actually read that far).

Why doesn't Fosterlings let kittens go to their homes at 8 weeks old, and why do I have an adoption fee when the kittens come to Fosterlings for free?

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Part 1: Kittens gain immunity from their mother's colostrum (first milk). That immunity begins to fade when kittens begin weaning, generally between 6 to 8 weeks of age opening a window of vulnerability.

This is a DANGEROUS time for kittens. I refer to it as the DANGER ZONE.

At 6 to 8 weeks old is also when we start kittens on their vaccinations. The FVRCP (most commonly referred to as the distemper series) series is one booster shot every three to four weeks until 12-16 weeks old. Kittens are not protected until the series is complete (usually 3 shots). Rabies vaccination is REQUIRED BY LAW and is given no sooner than 12 weeks old. Only a licensed veterinarian can administer the rabies vaccination. I am not a vet.

Fosterlings WILL NOT adopt out unvaccinated kittens. Ever. So no kitten may be adopted from Fosterlings until at least 12 weeks old with all vaccinations completed. End of discussion.

Part 2: All vaccinations, preventative medications, food, microchips, routine and occasional emergency vet care comes with a price tag. It is not free. Rescues and shelters are not exceptions. We must pay these fees just like everyone else. Adoption fees reimburse rescues and shelters.

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As promised, here is a brief update on kittens in the care of Fosterlings. Reading the previous will help explain why this update is important right now:

Fosterlings currently has eight kittens in the DANGER ZONE. Six of these kittens and being actively treated for common illnesses and are in our critical care quarantine. Two others have recovered, but are still being carefully monitored.

Fosterlings unfortunately lost four kittens in the DANGER ZONE. I will not go into details here except to say that each case was unrelated and two were very sudden with no illness associated (indicating a probable congenital or developmental issue).

Think of any kitten rescue as a very chaotic kindergarten class. Kids come from different walks of life, and all are exposed to germs and bacteria from outside sources that can cause illnesses (like colds or flu).

Forgive my language. S**t happens. Just like kids, kittens, get sick. Often despite our best efforts. Every kitten lost while in my care breaks my heart. Every kitten. Every. Time.

Every kitten that goes to a loving forever home makes my heart sing. Every. Time.

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

We are here! Stop by and say Meow-dy!!!

Pottstown Pet Fair
Memorial Park
10-2pm

09/11/2026

It's that time again ... FLOOFY FRIDAY!
Mr. Spot wants to see your Floofs!