What you’ll do:

As a foster, you’ll take care of daily needs like feeding, litter box upkeep, and any required medications. You’ll also help socialize your foster cats so they become confident and comfortable around people. When needed, you’ll bring them to vet appointments or adoption events. Each foster stay varies, but most range from a few weeks to a few months depending on the cat’s situation.

How it works:

When a cat or litter needs a temporary home, we’ll reach out to you. Once they arrive, you’ll provide a safe, stable space while they grow or recover. We’ll schedule their spay/neuter surgery when they’re ready, and you’ll help them through a short recovery period. After they heal, we’ll coordinate their transition into our adoption program so they can find their forever family.

What we ask of you:

Foster volunteers should have basic cat-care knowledge and complete our Volunteer Orientation and Foster Training. A separate room or quiet area is important to help new fosters settle in. You’ll need to be comfortable managing occasional vet visits and be at least 18 years old. We also ask that fosters aren’t left alone for long stretches so they receive consistent care and socialization. While some minor costs may come up, we’re here to support you throughout the process.

Who needs you:

We care for a wide range of cats who benefit from foster homes, including bottle babies, recovering adults, shy or undersocialized cats, and seniors who want a quiet space to relax. There is always a cat who could use your care.

Curious who’s waiting for you? Meet the cats who need foster homes