Open your home
to cat fostering
For over 30 years, individuals like you have provided loving foster homes for cats, saving thousands of lives.
considering fostering?
It means a lot to us that you are considering opening your home. First, take a moment to ask yourself these important questions:
- Is your home appropriate for foster kittens?
- Is everyone in your home on board with the idea?
- Are you able to keep kittens safe and in a clean living environment, quarantined from other animals?
- Are you available to socialize them as well as tend to their daily needs?
*Bottle babies may require your attention every 2-3 hours.
fostering requirements
To ensure we set up both our foster caregivers and foster cats for success, we have just a few requisites.
- Be 18+ years old, 21+ years old to foster bottle babies
- Live within a 60 mile radius of Happy Tails
- Have access to reliable transportation for vet appointments and adoption events
- Be able and willing to provide a foster safe home setup
- Have the time and desire to socialize with your animals, as well as tend to their daily needs
Types of fosters
Frequently asked questions
What does fostering involve?
What is the fostering duration?
Can I foster if I own a cat or have kids in the home?
How much time and attention do foster cats need?
Do I have to pay for food, litter, and medical care?
Can I choose the type of cat I foster?
How do I prepare my home for a foster?
Do I need to help find the cat a home?
How can I help advertise my foster?
What happens if I can't continue fostering?
Apply to foster today
Feeling good about becoming a foster caregiver? Tap the button below to submit a foster application and a member of our staff will reach out shortly.
