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Aug 2021
Harrogate cat charity 'desperate' for new fosterers
Harrogate Cat Rescue has issued an urgent appeal for fosterers who can take a cat into their home to prepare it for adoption.
Over the summer months, the charity has reported an increase in cats and kittens that have been dumped around the district.
The role of a fosterer is to monitor the cat's progress and prepare it for its eventual forever home.
There is no cost to becoming a fosterer as all the food, litter trays, vet bills and even climbing posts will be paid for by Harrogate Cat Rescue.
A fosterer can have them for a few weeks or a few months, depending on the cat. Helen McCallum, a volunteer for the charity, said it's not just kittens that deserve a foster home but older cats too.
She added:
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There are some requirements to become a cat fosterer. They must be over 18 and have a spare room for the animal to live.
Ms McCallum said often the hardest part of being a fosterer is handing them over to their adopter when the time comes.
Are you interested in becoming a cat fosterer? Contact Helen on 07845755405 or helenmccallum453@gmail.com
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