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Basic Information About This Opportunity

Description

Seattle Area Feline Rescue saves over 1,000 cats per year from euthanasia, and we couldn't do it without our dedicated foster families! Over 200 foster homes are involved. This program provides a safe environment for cats to heal and socialize until a permanent adoptive home can be found. As a foster parent, your will help prepare cats and kittens for adoption.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue provides foster homes with all necessary expenses, including food, litter and medical care. The foster homes provide their foster kitties with the time, love, and space that they need.

Interested in Fostering?
Please fill out the Foster Information Form. We will contact you soon!

Please read: Foster Program Handbook

Types of Fostering
These are some of the situations in which animals will benefit from a foster home. They have different needs and time commitments. Kittens need to be brought back to the rescue every two weeks. Older cats that need love or socialization will need less transporting. Sick or injured cats may need to go to the vet. Vet visits and transport are arranged through the rescue.

Kittens too young to be adopted.
Orphaned kittens.
Abused cats that need socialization and tender loving care.
Injured cats.
Cats recovering from surgery or illness.
Abandoned mother cats with kittens.
Feral cats that require socialization.
Cats that need a temporary home while the rescue is overcrowded.
Time Commitment and Responsibilities
Each situation is unique to the needs of the cat. Cats going into foster care are often stressed. It is essential that foster parents understand that moving cats from the rescue to the foster home is also stressful. The animals depend on the foster parents for security during this adjustment period, which can take from a few days to a few weeks.

Foster parents must be patient and commit to the cat until the healing or
socialization is completed to avoid the unnecessary stress of readjustment to
multiple temporary homes. Foster cats must remain in the care of the original foster parent unless prior permission is received from ATR. You cannot foster out your fosters or give them away. They are the property of ATR. We do have some temporary foster homes that may be able to provide care if you are going out of town. We also have some volunteers that are able to visit your home.

The length of time foster cats stay in a foster home depends on the health and adoptability of the cat. Before cats can be adopted, they must have
their initial tests for feline diseases, be spayed or neutered and be well
socialized. Foster parents should plan to provide a home for 2-10 weeks. During the time you are fostering, expect to bring the cats back to the rescue every two weeks for checkups, vaccinations and wormings. If the cats are not spayed or neutered yet, you will need to bring them in the day before a scheduled spay/neuter clinic and pick the up the day of their surgery. If you have a limited time or transporation, let us know and we can help you choose animals that will meet your needs.

Want to Help Out?

Before you can help out with this opportunity, you'll need to sign up as a volunteer. Once you've done that, you'll be able to contact the rescue group and express your interest helping out with this opportunity. You'll also be able to create a volunteer profile, which will let shelters and rescue groups in your area find volunteer opportunities that best match your skills and interests.

Volunteering is a great way to help pets in need and meet other caring humans like you!

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