Foster a Cat or Kitten

PFC Foster Programs

Perhaps you are not ready to give a cat a forever home. We occasionally have cats that need a foster home. Since PFC is a small shelter with a low census of cats, the types of foster programs we offer are different from those of larger rescue groups who care for many animals.

People for Cats has two types of foster programs available. To be considered for either type of foster position for PFC, a person must reside near Falmouth, MA, and agree to use one of three local veterinary offices that has an agreement with PFC to provide services to our cats.

Type 1 fostering: Shorter-term fostering of kittens, kittens with their mothers, or pregnant cats

This type of fostering may cover a period ranging from as short as four to six weeks to as long as three to five months, depending on:

· If kittens – age of the kittens, their health and time required to get their veterinary care completed

· If a pregnant female – the time until she gives birth and the first 10-12 weeks of the kittens’ lives.

The foster person takes the kittens to veterinary appointments in coordination with the PFC Kitten Coordinator.

Once ready for adoption, the foster person must bring the kittens to the shelter during adoption hours. Kittens not adopted during adoption hours return to their foster homes until they find their new homes.

Type 2 fostering: Long-term fostering of cats with behavioral issues, senior cats or adult cats with health issues requiring daily medications or special care, or hospice care.

· PFC finds permanent foster homes for these cats so they can have a stable home.

· Veterinary visits, special foods and medications are coordinated with the Cat Care Committee.

· At any given time, PFC has five to ten cats being fostered long-term.

In both kitten and long-term fostering situations:

· PFC pays for special foods, medical supplies and all veterinary expenses, but the foster person must agree to use one of the local veterinary offices with which PFC has a working relationship.

· The foster person normally takes the cat or kittens to veterinary appointments, although a member of PFC’s Cat Care Committee submits an Authorization From to the vet and may accompany the person and/or provide transportation.