Fostering a cat requires a lot of dedication and commitment.
Do you think you have what it takes to be a foster pet parent?

A Rewarding Experience

All kinds of cats need fostering while they wait for adoption. Orphaned kittens, feral kittens, and adult cats fill animal shelters nationwide. To give them the best chance possible to find a loving home, rescue organizations often hold adoption events — but unfortunately, many cats and kittens still aren’t adopted.

When there are too many cats waiting for adoption, that’s when foster parents come in. But that’s not the only reason fosters are needed. Many rescue organizations don’t have facilities at all.

Those kinds of facilities rely on fosters to take in feline “guests” until they’re ready for adoption.

There are a few other reasons why certain organizations need foster “parents” for pets. For instance, a kitten may still be too young for adoption — and they may need a safe, temporary home to stay in while they get a little older. Additionally, an animal may be injured and need veterinary care, but can’t always stay at the vet’s office overnight. Fostering can help animals in all these kinds of situations

People choose to foster cats and kittens in hopes that they will eventually become some other person’s beloved pet. In doing so, they help save lives. Don’t be worried if you become so attached you can’t let the animal go. If that happens, congratulations! You’re adopting a pet who will give you years of loving companionship, and lots of snuggly purring!

Also, remember to spay or neuter your pets. If more people did so, that would reduce the need for foster homes.