Springfield, MA (6/30/21) – Dakin Humane Society is currently caring for a large number of kittens at this time, and more are expected to arrive in need of urgent care for respiratory infections, digestive issues and dehydration.  

In response, the organization is seeking foster volunteers who are comfortable giving kittens hydrating fluids under their skin, as well as giving oral and eye medications regularly.  Fosters will also need to track their kitten’s weight at least once per day.  Dakin’s staff will provide training for administering fluids and medication.  The timespan for foster care varies for each kitten based on their needs, but it typically ranges from a few weeks to a few months.

People interested in becoming a foster caregiver for sick kittens in need of medical care, please visit https://www.dakinhumane.org/foster-a-dakin-animal.html and follow the steps to submit an application.  Dakin is not placing healthy kittens in foster homes at this time.

Dakin Humane Society delivers effective, innovative services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them.  In a typical year, the organization shelters, treats and fosters more than 20,000 animals and has performed over 100,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2009, making it New England’s largest spay/neuter provider.  Dakin is a local non-profit organization that relies solely on contributions from individuals and businesses that care about animals to bring its services to the community.  For more information, visit www.dakinhumane.org.