In 2023, we sent 486 cats and kittens to foster – each number representing a life that was cared for, cherished, and loved. Many of those cats came in during kitten season which is right around the corner as spring approaches. Kitten season is the time of year when kittens are born in masses by community cats, with many finding their way to the shelter with the help of community members.
Anna Riccardo and Alexis Joop, two of our volunteer feline fosters, share their stories and what this critical role means to them: