Original Message:
Sent: 10-16-2025 02:01 PM
From: Shelby Bundy
Subject: Dying Kitten In Foster After-Hours
Hi there,
Yes we would give prefilled syringes of subq fluids. We normally gave about 3-5 syringes (around 5-10ml each). They would only last a week once drawn up but we would give more if needed after that.
Original Message:
Sent: 10/16/2025 1:44:00 PM
From: BreeAna Porter
Subject: RE: Dying Kitten In Foster After-Hours
Do you send the fluid in pre drawn syringes and if so, how long does that last?
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BreeAna Porter
Foster and Transport Manager
Houston Humane Society
TX
Original Message:
Sent: 03-07-2025 07:13 AM
From: Shelby Bundy
Subject: Dying Kitten In Foster After-Hours
Yes, we will supply foster parents with a "Critical Care Kit" in the event of a fading kitten. This kit includes sub-q fluids, nutrical, and karo syrup. There have been times where we have sent home injectable b12 as well. And depending on the foster parent and the needs of the animal, if they need something more extensive and are willing, we will supply them with additional things and show them how to utilize them properly.
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Shelby Bundy
Shelter Manager
Longmont Humane Society
303-772-1232 x 265
Original Message:
Sent: 03-06-2025 03:28 PM
From: Yvette Mota
Subject: Dying Kitten In Foster After-Hours
Thank you so much for sharing these! Do you supply every foster parent with medical supplies in case they're needed or how do you go about that?
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Yvette Mota
Animal Services Specialist
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
CA
Original Message:
Sent: 03-06-2025 09:03 AM
From: Shelby Bundy
Subject: Dying Kitten In Foster After-Hours
Hi there,
We have an after-hours number for our foster parents that they can call if they are experiencing any sort of emergency, they can even text (it's google voice). We also have on our trello board lots of resources for medical things, and include like a 'emergency' flow chart for them to utilize as well. If they call after hours and we determine that the kitten needs immediate help, we'll connect with our healthcare team to have someone meet them at our shelter to care for the animal. Attaching some of our resources here, let me know if you have any questions!
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Shelby Bundy
Shelter Manager
Longmont Humane Society
303-772-1232 x 265
Original Message:
Sent: 03-05-2025 04:09 PM
From: Yvette Mota
Subject: Dying Kitten In Foster After-Hours
Hi everyone!
I'm reaching out to see if any organizations would be willing to share resources or their protocol for handling situations where kittens are critically ill or dying in foster care after- hours.
I'm in the process of creating a protocol for our shelter and would love to learn from others about how they manage these emergencies when veterinary care isn't immediately available. If you have any advice or resources on how fosters should proceed in these situations, it would be greatly appreciated. Currently, we don't have a partnership with a local emergency pet hospital.
I would really appreciate any guidance you can provide.
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Yvette Mota
Foster Coordinator
Chula Vista Animal Services
CA
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