Barbara Lipson, the president of 4Paws Rescue Team, stresses the importance of our organization. She states that, “4Paws volunteers continue ...
Category: Fosters
Recent updates for our current and future fosters, including requests for foster homes.
Caring for a Cat with Feline LeukemiaCaring for a Cat with Feline Leukemia
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is an infectious virus that inserts its genetic material into a cat’s cells. The virus can cause ...
Foster Volunteer Spotlight: Kitty PettusFoster Volunteer Spotlight: Kitty Pettus
This is Freyja. Freyja was at a kill shelter in North Carolina when she was about 10 months old. She ...
The Scoop on Kitten FosteringThe Scoop on Kitten Fostering
This blog’s content is from the July/August 2022 Best Friends magazine. It is authored by Samantha Bell, Best Friends Animal ...
Foster Spotlight: PetrolFoster Spotlight: Petrol
Petrol was found at a gas station in rural Maryland. He was covered with oil and was desperate to be ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon LawrieVolunteer Spotlight: Sharon Lawrie
I am the 4Paws Coordinator for Meows Corner. I am the primary foster for cats intended for the cafe. I ...
Photo Tips from 4Paws Photographer, MartyPhoto Tips from 4Paws Photographer, Marty
More than ever, adoption photos are playing a critical part in getting pets adopted. Compelling photos capture people’s attention online, and ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Joanne HerrmanVolunteer Spotlight: Joanne Herrman
Foster and Transportation Volunteer I am a three time failed foster mother. The first is Tori (above), a very sick ...
Fosters, Volunteers, and Donors Are HeroesFosters, Volunteers, and Donors Are Heroes
Foster home volunteers are the foundation of 4Paws’ cat rescue. The number of foster homes determines the number of feline ...
Adoption Story: The “Bestest” Cat EverAdoption Story: The “Bestest” Cat Ever
“After a couple of short-term fosters in 2013, we were assigned an older, diabetic cat that had been adopted as ...