Fostering a cat is a rewarding volunteer opportunity that can make a world of difference for a pet awaiting a forever home. When you foster a cat, you welcome them into your home and care for them just like one of your own pets until a permanent home can be found.

What Does it Mean to Foster a Cat?

Fosters can provide more than just temporary housing for an adoptable cat. By opening your home as a foster and providing temporary foster care for cats, you can help provide valuable information about the cat back to the shelter or rescue, as well as help prepare an adoptable cat for their transition into a forever home.

The home environment offered by cat foster homes also provides socialization opportunities for cats, increasing their adoptability. Plus, because foster volunteers get to know how their foster cats act in a home setting, they can provide valuable insights to help guide the process of finding the right forever home.

These are just a few of the reasons why foster volunteers are so valuable to pet rescues and shelters and why you should consider offering your home and heart to foster a cat in need.

How Much Does it Cost to Foster a Cat?

While the rewards of fostering a cat are immeasurable, the costs of fostering are usually measured more in terms of time and care than in dollars and cents.

Medical costs associated with the care of a foster cat are almost always covered by the rescue group or shelter, and daily supplies, such as food and litter, may also be provided. Many times, fosters are willing to pay for daily supplies as well.

Do You Get Paid to Foster Cats?

Being a foster “parent” is a volunteer commitment, so there is no monetary compensation for the time and care you provide. However, as any foster volunteer will tell you, the satisfaction of seeing a cat thrive in your care and find their way to a wonderful family is far more gratifying.

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