SAGINAW, Mich. — A trio of young kittens named Apricot, Mulberry, and Blueberry are in need of a foster home, according to Saginaw County Animal Care and Control. At just over six weeks old, these kittens are not yet ready for adoption due to their age and the fragile state of their health.
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Rachel Horton, the director of Saginaw County Animal Care and Control, explained that while the kittens are no longer bottle-fed, they are not old enough to be placed in the adoption area, where they could be exposed to potential illnesses from the public. "They're still very fragile. They can still get a lot of viruses, so we want to make sure that we're just cognizant of that," Horton stated.
Having lived exclusively in the shelter, the kittens need a foster experience to help them develop social skills before they can be adopted. Horton described fostering as a chance for individuals to assist the kittens in their growth and understanding of home life.
"They're in honestly the best stage for kittens because they're just so fun to watch and every day they're developing and learning more," Horton said. Foster caregivers can engage with the kittens as they learn to play and socialize. Although fostering means the shelter maintains ownership of the animals, those who foster will have the first option to adopt any of the kittens once the fostering period ends.
While Apricot, Mulberry, and Blueberry are too young for all their medical procedures to be completed, Saginaw County Animal Care and Control will cover all costs related to their care while in a foster home.