Animal Welfare Professionals

Helping Shelters & Fosters Raise Confident, Healthy Kittens – Video Series from Fear Free Pets 

Caring for young kittens in a shelter or foster setting means more than just meeting their physical needs—it’s about supporting their emotional wellbeing, socialization, and stress-free development.

This series of short, practical videos are designed to help shelter teams and foster caregivers create a healthy, low-stress environment for kittens in their care.

In this video series, you’ll learn:

• How to create a calm, stress-free space for kittens
• How to recognize and respond to early signs of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS)
• The importance of early socialization and how to set kittens up for a lifetime of confidence

Sponsored by Virox. Narration by Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior), Elite FFCP-V

Video #1 – Environment

Creating the right environment is the first step to helping kittens thrive. Watch this video to learn more about building the perfect environment for kittens to feel safe and ready for their forever homes.

Video #2 – Identifying FAS

Did you know kittens communicate through their behavior from birth? Recognizing fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) early can make a world of difference in their development. Learn why identifying FAS can support kittens on their journey to adoption.