WHY FOSTER?
Fostering is the cornerstone of our adoption program
and is vital to saving lives. The simple, and sad reality is that
if we do not have foster homes available, we cannot take in
cats that need our help.
Foster homes are the bridge between what was and what
can be. Fostering provides an opportunity to grow, to heal,
and to change lives. And for the love you give to the cats,
you will receive it back tenfold.
In gratitude for their rescue, the cats will offer you their
affection and trust. In exchange, you will offer them your
heart, fully aware that it may ache when they find their forever
homes. Yet, the cycle continues—you have saved a life, and soon
another foster will arrive to experience growth, life, and love.
Ready to foster? Apply today! We will be with you every step of the way.
What Does it Take to be a Foster Parent?
As a foster parent, it’s essential to dedicate time to your foster cats, providing them with the care and interaction they need to ensure they are well-adjusted and ready for their forever family. This may include administering medications and monitoring their health, weight, and temperature. Getting to know each cat’s unique personality is important, as this knowledge aids our adoption counselors in placing them in their perfect forever home. You may also be asked to provide additional personality information to potential adopters to ensure they are a good match.
Foster Parent Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe, clean, indoor environment
- Provide love, care, and socialization to the cats/kittens in your care. This is a very important responsibility and is also one of the most fun aspects of fostering
- Provide food and litter. Please keep your receipts for tax purposes as these are considered a donation. We can provide food and litter when it is donated or in special circumstances
- Make cats available for adoption events
Alley Cats and Angels’ Responsibilities:
- Pay medical bills and provide all necessary medications
- Provide training, guidance, and moral support
- Arrange Meet & Greets with potential adopters