Resources for Fosters
Caring for neonatal and vulnerable kittens can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. This page gathers a few essential resources to help you get started and support you along the way. Here you’ll find a bottle-feeding chart to guide feeding amounts and schedules, a foster kit checklist to help you prepare your supplies, and troubleshooting tips for common bottle-feeding challenges. You’ll also find a link to the Living Library, our growing collection of guides, videos, and practical tools designed to support kitten fosters at every stage. Whether you’re caring for your first litter or just need a quick reference, these resources are here to help you give your kittens the best possible start.
The Living Library
Developed collaboratively by the Shelter Medicine Programs at UC Davis, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Florida, Maddie’s University, and National Kitten College, this resource reflects a shared commitment to evidence-based, unified guidance grounded in the principles of shelter medicine.

