Tips for Fostering When You Have an Immunocompromised Cat at Home

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[@sinimeg]

Wishing the best to Coco! Also, you’re not letting down anyone for prioritising your cat and fostering low-risk kittens and other animals, you’re still doing an incredible and priceless job, you’re my hero ❤

[@JeantheSecond]

Agreed. She’s doing the right thing.

[@laurafowler-nichols7828]

Good god these little dudes are ridiculously cute!

[@mj6962]

God IS good all the time. And all the time, God IS good! lol 😊

[@bethcause5526]

Ah ... Hi little"Sweepys"!❤

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I just fed my four little foster kittens. I’ve learned everything I know from Kitten Lady!!! Thank you! And, hey-Coco! You got this! I just had cancer, too. I’m right there with you, sweet girl! 💪☮️♥️🐈‍⬛💪💪💪💪💪

[@IIfamation]

“Yes Coco I did just compare you to a great grandma”. The betrayal on her face says it all 😭💕. Thank you Hannah for all u do ❤.

[@tessasutherland9233]

Just picked up a feral cat with 3 5-week-old kittens from our local shelter today to foster. My foster teen (human!) is super excited to help with the kittens. Thankfully none of my cats are immunocompromised, but I do have two 12-year-old cats who are getting a bit up there in age. I have been fostering kittens for over two years now and I have learned a ton from your videos. Thank you!

[@paolagrando5079]

Thanks from fostering. Both humans and kitties. Greetings from Italy 😊

[@Romanticoutlaw]

the thought of someone fostering a human and bringing in foster animals is absolutely adorable to me. I hope your foster teen is able to heal a little from the whole foster situation by watching those kittens learn to love ♥wishing you and yours all the best

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I fostered pregnant cats when I was doing chemo. They just needed lots of fresh food and water and my adult kids took care of the litter box. I was able to stay involved with rescue, and I got to love on mommas and babies. It was AWESOME!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LauraRossflyswatter]

I have a former community cat who has FIV, but once my kittens have a couple of vaccines under their belts, he loves to play with them and he’s the kind of uncle all kittens love!

[@lauraeaton5414]

My kitty just turned 18yrs old yesterday. She is such a sweet heart.

[@18puppies91]

I recently started college, and we have a mandatory 2 years in the dorms. This has been immensely hard on me, as without my constant foster animals, I feel so useless. I'm glad to hear someone else voice how it feels to take a break after fostering for so long.

[@NANA-su5ql]

I’m not saying sneaking in a foster cat will make you and your RA happy, but I’m just saying

[@eva-w]

Wow...2 years, that is a ridiculously long time to be forced to share a room with somebody. It's a very weird system to a European person. But don't feel bad about not fostering - you gotta do what you gotta do! And I mean you can find other ways to help, like talking care of community animals or volunteering at a shelter.

[@toastysmalls2562]

This is a great topic. Thank you! Sending Cocoa love and positive health vibes ❤

[@carolineindacityphx]

Glad to hear Coco is doing well with her chemo. It is nice to see the new crew but it was awesome seeing Ruthie and Mr. Peep too...and I think Buster too? ❤ Thank you for sharing tips on how to care for fosters while looking after the immunocompromised cats at home 🥰

[@Droopysmine]

This is fascinating! I was told that fostering wasn't an option when I had immunocompromised cats. It never occurred to me that puppies or adult cats could be an option!

[@NANA-su5ql]

In my area it’s the norm to foster adult cats, I’d highly recommend it. It’s much easier, and they’re usually looked over.

[@JennFaeAge]

Those four kittens are adorable (and fabulous names)

[@mysticfox9718]

Why do I have the feeling that whoever adopts Squish. They are going to say “I’m going to call him Squishy. And he shall he mine. And he shall be my Squishy” 😆 You got this Coco! You are a strong kitty! 💪🏻 You can do this!!

[@cherylf.4616]

Good luck Coco with your chemotherapy! 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

[@Xiporah]

Skip is the cutest, if that is possible. is it possible for a kitten to be cuter than other kittens or are they all equally perfect? I think they're all perfect.

[@cheshiredj]

Stay strong Coco! The kittens are lucky to have time with you at any age 😊

[@elvistommy1]

Thank you for all you do for these Special Furbaby's. Love from Ohio 🐈‍⬛🐾💞💞

[@GaPeach2018]

We have three resident family cats and love to foster. I love fostering hissy little spuds and watch them flower into lovable sweeties. Seeing them going to their forever homes always tears me up but makes me so happy at the same time. BTW, our foster rooms are separate from the house. I always quarantine every little batch of babies throughout their stay. Our kitties often don’t know they’re here. At least I don’t they know.😅BTW, all our fosters are vet checked first but we rarely receive neonatal babies.

[@ThKiwi]

I had to take a kitten season off after I had my human baby, but I fostered bunnies during that time instead. There’s a great need for bunny foster homes, and while they do need a fairly big time commitment, it’s not on the same level as baby kittens!😊

[@bcpr9812]

I don't think she's fostered bunnies yet, but I'd love to see that. She's already fostered kittens, puppies, piglets, ducklings, and a baby goat, she'd be great with bunnies, too!

[@mj6962]

Adorable little beauties! And poor Coco. I will be praying for her. 😘🙏🏼✝️🐱

[@cowboylikepaisley]

THANK YOU for this. I have an FIV kitty and it’s been so hard to find good resources on fostering with them. I am getting started with fostering dogs and potentially small animals in the future as well 💕 I wish I could foster kitties but I’m happy I at least get to help in some way

[@melrox8809]

Sending positive vibes and hugs to Coco

[@alkante2962]

Lady Coco is highly well-pictured and photogenic!😘

[@sophcw]

Thanks for this, since we adopted an FIV+ cat a few years ago I have missed fostering so much but have been too nervous to do it. I know I am not the best at keeping things 100% germ free so I think taking in post quarantine kittens would be the way to go for us.

[@pepzi_]

Here's a big thank your for everything you do to these wonderful little creatures from Sweden

[@KTfarv]

Thank you so much for this I have an older cat with FIV at home and have been a foster for awhile and always worry this video is great information!

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

Wishing you and Coco the best hope she bounces back real soon

[@natashaball316]

Cute foster kittens!

[@rebecca7787]

Thank you so much for this video! My cat is undergoing chemotherapy for GI lymphoma. I also have a revolving door of foster kittens and absolutely love fostering but was concerned about spreading illness and wasn't sure what to do. I appreciate the tips and will plan to foster less risky populations for now. Best wishes to Coco and to my cat, Mac! ❤

[@jocathyn]

I've had to refuse to help for the last year and a half because of one of my cats that has been presenting a bunch of different symptoms and we haven't been able to figure out a diagnosis. Also, I had a bout of FIP, so I've had to take a break from fostering for my mental health. It has been incredibly hard dealing with this and I can't take on more responsibility anymore. I'm so glad you made this video because I needed the reminder that I'm doing the right thing for both of us. My setup doesn't allow for isolation and having 20 adults under my care already, it's the best right now, and it's ok to take a break for my cat's sake and my own.

[@kellen7425]

This is some really great advice. ❤❤❤

[@pegaseg70]

Wear a respirator as part of your PPE around non quarantine kitten, and have air purifiers with a HEPA or MER 13 filter, running both in the room where the kittens are and where you immunocompromised cat lives airborne (not droplets] transmission is the most common way infections spread

[@xanny28]

I wish there was someone like you for the rabbit community. Thank you for all you do for cats and other animals.

[@kyrab7914]

The less risky and co foster suggestions are great for ppl with long-term compromised cats, like maybe even those with diabetes.

[@ToddSweeney341]

Cute Kitties 🤩🤩 😻😻😻 🥰🥰🥰

[@ericalelle1080]

Oooo the babies……❤️

[@petalpassion3636]

Thank you Hannah for all tht you do and for the animals and for educating us on so many important things. ❤ Sending healing vibes to Queen Coco 🖤

[@cristasuz9582]

Thank you for sharing - this was excellent information to consider!

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Hope darling Coco soon is fully healthy and that she remains so for a long long time. Thank you for also being so careful for her well being. You are the best Hannah.

[@AmandaLori]

Coco is a little warrior! Sending love and healing to her

[@yzettasmith4194]

Your videos are always helpful.

[@Imleona]

❤🙏🏻 feel better Coco 🐈‍⬛

[@farhanbutt3355]

The kitttens playing in the background is adorable❤

[@jessicaschimmel7398]

So good that you also talk about the pressure -internal and external- that you feel!

[@FirstnameLastnames]

Coco is so sweet 🖤 she's so lucky to have you!

[@stirlingallred1639]

I'm really proud of you! Thanks for all these tips, they're quite timely for me as well. I always tell myself that I'm in this fostering game for the long haul, so I have to make it work for me, my life, and not burning out. That's meant only taking kittens during my school breaks, and I currently have an elderly long term foster cat who needs very minimal medical care. You're doing great, and this internet stranger is here, supporting you ❤

[@timbodut3977]

Kitten lady , please keep your lovely videos coming.

[@clparker2548]

Thank you Hannah.

[@rachu]

I know you're gonna feel it anyway, but I'll still say it... no pressure!! You're doing the best you can with what you have. Coco is an important lady too, the risks and cons farrrr outweigh the pros if you were to try to just keep up your normal routine right now. She needs her mama and her peace more than anything and I'm sure if she knew the difference, she'd very much appreciate this option over any other LOL. All the best with the radiation treatment, I hope it goes well and Coco gets to enjoy another many wonderful years with you Kitten Lady.

[@goodcookandherguineapigand5122]

God bless. Thanks for helping them out. So cute.

[@LeannaBrassfield-me6mh]

Consider you are everything can you give great advice😊❤

[@redcandy95]

I have a FIV+ cat, but with precautions I still foster kittens regularly. This is my passion, it makes me happy 😍 There has never been any problem, I just need to be extra careful, but it totally worth it 😊

[@Winnie-hq5hs]

Best wishes to Coco. Get well soon❤❤❤

[@deewhite3764]

❤❤❤ good bless you and coco❤❤❤

[@debbralehrman5957]

You are a very good cat mom.🤗🤗🤗

[@jeannerogers7085]

Hannah's the best!

[@suzanne296]

Coco God bless you. Wishes for remission. My cats name is princess but I should of named her priceless.

[@haleemanning624]

Coco is a golden girl.

[@Imleona]

I took in a stray and she had kittens 3 of em . They look just like the back kittens in this video, also the adult black cat ❤ The kittens are everywhere climbing on everything . They have a room but should I put em in a soft big cage play pen? They are about 7 weeks old. They will be fixed and vaccinated in 12 weeks and adopt it out. I will be keeping the mom and 1 kitten . Also the mom for a stray is very picky with food wants so many different kinds . I’m like changing wet foods all the x she wants something new . Did I make her spoiled already:) ❤❤❤🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛👈🏻 Great videos ❤️👈🏻

[@jjbee11]

Keeping them in a room is fine 😊

[@hannahlamagna]

Aww

[@brendabignall9926]

Rockin it as usual!!! 👩🏻‍🎤😻❤️✨ Extra Love, Hugs and Sparkles for Cocoa, Mama & Family? ❤❤🫂🫂✨✨

[@katwitanruna]

My daughter is dealing with a litter than just started weaning. All Voidlings.

[@katierandall9191]

Love to see beautiful Coco 💗

[@carinen8119]

Nice

[@silentlyjudgingyou]

Snugie looks like a mini Coco I hope she's doing okay

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

I misread the title and thought it was how to foster when inmunodepressed and now I wonder if you have advices for cancer patients

[@lburton874]

By taking in post quarantine kittens you free up another foster home to take in neonatal kittens

[@kellyhenderson2625]

This is helpful information. I have an immunosuppressed cat as well as a FIV+ cat. I have been fostering kittens and I have not been very safe about it. Do you have the kittens tested for FIV/FELV prior to bringing them into your home?

[@pastel-sunrise]

Informative video as always. I wish Coco the best. So is Coco also kept seperate from your other cats? I noticed ChuChu playing wt the puppies.

[@sarahheld3761]

You stole my 16 year old Calico's name!😹

[@sarahheld3761]

Snuggie

[@m3093a]

❤

[@texasgalsprepping2065]

I took in a litter of 5 kittens and one single kitten a few years ago. On top of my cats which were healthy and then suddenly all the 5 kittens took a turn for the worst. Took them to the vet and they were all very contagious. I ended up taking all my cats and the single kitten to the vet as well that week and lost all 5 kittens, the single kitten and two of my baby boys who were 2 and 5. After that I never introduce the kittens until they have a clean bill of health. I thought because my boys were vaccinated, they were safe. 😢 So I understand you wanting to be safe and cautious. I know this is off topic…. But could you share a link to the bottle nipples you use for the bottle babies. I am able to make do with what I could get at the store but in the past it has been difficult feeding the kittens. Zara the one I’m caring for now (her mama abandoned her) is eating from a dish but still likes the bottle at least once daily. Thank you.

[@kelseyhackmann7774]

Im currently trying to get this cat off the streets he comes around whenever i feed him and he'll roll over on his belly and purr and stuff but bc he's outside idk what issues he has idk much about rescuing cats from the streets hes a very affectionate cat and how do I know whenever hes ready to trust me i wanna catch him and take him to the vet and stuff but idk how i should go about it .

[@jennglow4647]

😻

[@audralynnekeene8331]

❤❤❤

[@abetterlivedlife]

I keep finding kittens. My cat has FIV (also named Squish). I'm not even trying to be a foster home to cats but they keep finding me. My heart won't let me leave them outside to suffer. Bah.

[@sofielolzz]

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[@fannyvalentin8634]

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[@bonaviealvarez9386]

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[@bonaviealvarez9386]

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[@magietagie]

💖🐈‍⬛💖🐈‍⬛💖🐈‍⬛

[@nazaninzinouri9894]

How’s Coco doing after FIP treatment?

[@jjbee11]

She’s still FIP free ❤ her fibrosarcoma that she developed after her FIP treatment and had radiation for unfortunately came back though, which is what she’s receiving chemo for now

[@R25msz]

You might have said this in a different video but did you keep shou shou?

[@R25msz]

Because I see him in a lot of your videos but I cant find a video about him going to a new home or you keeping him I know when you adopted Ferguson you made a video about him and why you are keeping him just wondering

[@jjbee11]

@@R25mszhe is still a foster, Andrew said recently that he’s being adopted out by someone else that we know, and they’ll have an announcement about it soon.

[@keijiazum9282]

where can i buy your t shirt?

[@jjbee11]

That one is no longer for sale but she has another Coco one for sale in the description

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

So… can you do a video explaining what’s going on with Coco? I know you’d said she kicked cancer’s butt after her radiation. Is the chemo a post radiation treatment to make sure the cancer doesn’t come back? Did the cancer actually not get kicked by radiation and she still needs treatment? I know so little about cats with cancer, so it would be great to know Coco’s journey and how you and she are managing the disease and the everyday routine. ❤️❤️

[@jjbee11]

Her fibrosarcoma unfortunately came back and she had additional surgery and iv chemotherapy to hopefully get rid of it. Hannah posts a lot more on her other social medias than on here

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

I spied a Chou Chou!

[@ogabekogabek5366]

Wondering mechanic 38

[@ToHoldNothing]

If one chart I found is any indication, 14 is around 73 in human years, so she'd easily be a great grandmother in human terms, pretty sure my grandmother has been a great grandmother for a decade or two.

[@tulikasethi4529]

Anyone know cat shelter in jaipur please help asap i rescued a 2 day old kitten her mother isn't accepting her there were three in the litter but only one survived i might not be able to give it the best care please help!!!!

[@tulikasethi4529]

Jaipur is in India

[@jjbee11]

The best thing to do would be to search on social media for rescuers near you

[@tulikasethi4529]

Yes i have

[@tulikasethi4529]

They will most probably come to help tomorrow... Until then i have to take care I'm doing so... But my kitten is not latching

[@jjbee11]

@@tulikasethi4529 kitten lady has some videos on tricky bottle babies that may help you

[@hannahlamagna]

My cat is healthy but he would not like any other cat in our house

[@m1sh474]

My cat has feline AIDS and I don't want to get another kitty just in case they get infected. I'm sad because I want more cats but I can't put my cat or other cats in danger.

[@AllyCakes12]

Girl do you have a video on how to give meds to your fur baby?? It's impossible for my baby lol

[@KittenLady]

Here's my video on how to give a cat a pill! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIXTm56fnbuEmNU

[@painting_with_m.e.]

😂😂😂

[@user-js8lg3mp4j]

Sick man 30

[@burningMalarkey]

My cat has feline herpes and I would love to foster cats in my community but I’m afraid she will spread it to another cat 🥺

[@kathleenjanuszewski2499]

Do you need a relationship with a vet before you can foster kittens?

[@jjbee11]

No, if you’re fostering through a rescue or shelter many have a vet that they recommend or use and many will cover the medical costs for you ❤

[@kathleenjanuszewski2499]

@@jjbee11 thanks.

[@julee7160]

Your cat is going through chemotherapy? How can that be ethical ? I don’t see a video on your channel about it, so I would genuinely like to know.

[@jjbee11]

Hannah has several videos about Coco’s cancer journey, but chemo and radiation are not the same in cats as they are in humans- they’re much more mild with less side effects. And it’s entirely ethical because it has already given them two more great years of life with her.

[@TJ-vt6rt]

Hannah, you need to invest in a microphone for your camera. Your audio isn't very good.

[@jjbee11]

Sounded just fine to me 🤷‍♀️

[@femcelgirlfren]

i love you but this is unwatchable, the S sounds are so grating to my bf and i's brains, i think you need a pop filter for your mic

[@vikki4now]

I have fostered many litters of kittens from the streets. My own pets ,I save from the damaging vaccine routine being pushed on our animals. Btw, I dont vaccinate my children either.

[@pegaseg70]

Vaccines cause adults I hope your children never get tetanus or meningitis