Fosters truly are the FRONT LINE for these cats & a critical step in saving more lives! A foster home is a temporary living situation for cats while they are awaiting placement in a permanent home. Foster families provide shelter, care, love, and guidance. The number of cats we can save depends entirely on the number of people who will open their homes and hearts to foster them. For some of these cats, this will be their first experience being treated as a family pet. You are their salvation and you should never underestimate the important role you are playing in their lives!
The only way that we can save cats is with the help of foster homes. Being a foster family has rewards beyond the essential value of helping a pet in need find a new home. For some, it is a chance to have an cat companion without making a lifetime commitment, or to try new companions for an existing pet. Foster Care is critical to our rescue efforts, the more homes we have, the more cats we can save. Becoming a foster family is a very rewarding experience, and can be a lot of fun. There are often tears shed when a foster finally finds a home of their own, but knowing you have saved a life and opened up space to save another is truly rewarding.
The length of fostering varies depending on the cat’s age, socialization needs, and health:
Kittens: Typically remain in foster care until they are adopted or reach 5 months old. If not adopted by then, they may move to our Adoption Center, depending on space. A minimum 5-month commitment is preferred.
Adult & Teen Cats: May be in foster care anywhere from 3 weeks to several months. Adult cats also move to our Adoption Center as space allows.
We work hard to place each kitty in a loving home as soon as possible.
