How do I find a foster home for my cat?

How do I find a foster home for my cat?

Finding short or long-term foster care for my pet

  1. Ask family members and friends first. The best temporary home for your pet is with people who already know and like your pet.
  2. Contact the people you got your pet from.
  3. Contact crisis support groups.
  4. Contact local rescue groups.
  5. Find local pet boarding or pet sitters.

How do I find a loving home for my cat?

Here are some tips for placing your pet in a loving new home.

  1. Make your pet more attractive to potential adopters.
  2. Advertise through friends, neighbors and local veterinarians.
  3. Leverage your social network.
  4. Be transparent with potential adopters.
  5. Get help from shelters and rescue groups.

What should I do if I find a friendly cat?

Tips on Handling Stray Cats on Your Own

  1. Provide Food and Water.
  2. Lure the Cat Safely Inside a Carrier.
  3. Trap the Cat – Only If the Cat Can’t Be Safely Lured into a Carrier.
  4. Evaluate Whether It Is Appropriate to Take the Cat to a Local Animal Shelter.
  5. Bring the Cat into Your Home and Provide Vet Care.

How do you foster a cat out?

How do I sign up to foster a cat? Find a rescue group or shelter near you and contact them. They’ll likely have you fill out a foster application and, if you are approved, they will work with you to figure out the right foster cat for your household.

What do you need to know about Foster Cat Inc?

About FosterCat, Inc. Foster Cat, Inc. is all about saving lives. It’s as simple as that. We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the proposition that all cats and kittens deserve safe, loving, permanent homes. Our foster parents provide temporary care for cats and kittens in their homes until they can be placed for adoption.

What do foster parents do for Stray Cats?

Our foster parents provide temporary care for cats and kittens in their homes until they can be placed for adoption. Their compassion provides the second chance that so many stray, abandoned or homeless kitties need, and the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped save the lives of these helpless animals.

What to put in a small room for a foster cat?

Equip the room with food and water dishes and a litter box. Another reason that we recommend a small room is because cats will typically hide in new environments. It is not uncommon for a foster cat to hide underneath a bed or in a dark, quiet place for the first couple of days.

Is it OK to foster kittens for free?

The hard and fast truth is that many people set little value on anything that is free, and the kittens may eventually be treated badly. If this cat was a stray, or your first experience at fostering a pregnant cat, by now, you are well on your way to becoming an expert.