Foster Care Program

 

The goal of the foster parent volunteer is to help kittens and cats outside of the shelter environment who are underage, sick, injured or under-socialized so that they may become healthy, adoptable pets.

Who Needs Foster Care?

• Kittens that are too young to be adopted

• Nursing mother cats and their kittens

• Adult cats that are susceptible to stress from a shelter environment

• Injured or ill cats that need extra care

• Kittens and cats that need socialization

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About Our Foster Program:

• Duties: You will provide loving care for underage, sick, injured or under socialized kittens and/or cats in your home until they are ready for adoption.

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• Cost: St. Francis Animal Rescue provides all of the supplies needed to care for foster kittens and cats. This includes food, litter, and medical care.

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• Time Commitment: Varies depending on the situation.

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• Qualifications: 

  • Must be at least 18 years old.​

  • Must be able to provide a safe, loving and stable home environment.

  • Personal pets should be spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated.

  • Have a room or space in the home where the foster kitten(s) or cat(s) can be 'isolated' from personal pets if necessary.

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• Guidelines:​

  • Prospective foster parents must agree to home visit prior to fostering St. Francis Animal Rescue cats or kitten.

  • Foster parents must agree to home visits if requested, once a foster is placed in home.

  • Foster parents will feed, groom, socialize, and train the foster kitten(s) or cat(s).

  • Foster parents are responsible for administering any medications and providing any post-surgical care as necessary.

  • Foster parents must be able to provide transportation for their foster kitten(s) or cat(s) to and from the shelter or the veterinarian during business hours should the need arise.

  • Foster kittens and cats must be kept indoors at all times.