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FOSTER 101

Why foster for Streetborn?

Fostering is the backbone of our rescue. When every shelter is constantly maxed-out, foster-based rescues like Streetborn give more cats a chance. Most importantly, a home environment gives traumatized, sick, or overlooked cats a quiet place to heal, learn to trust humans, and show their true personalities before adoption.

Whether this is your first foster or your fiftieth, we ensure you feel educated, supported, and confident every step of the way. We work with you to matchmake the best foster fit: whether it’s kittens, teens or adults. We provide 24/7 volunteer support, medical oversight, and an initial starter kit of food, supplies and litter. From managing vet visits to marketing your cat for adoption, we handle the logistics so you can focus entirely on providing a safe, healing environment.

Is fostering right for you?

  • Do you have a dedicated room like a bathroom or space to put a pop-up or crate for the quarantine period?
  • Is everyone in your household comfortable with fostering?
  • Are all of your personal cats up to date on their vaccinations & spayed or neutered?
  • Can you follow strict cleaning rules, like handwashing & disinfecting, to stop rescue germs from spreading?
  • Are you cool with the daily routine of scooping litter boxes, feeding, administering basic medications, & social time?
  • Are you willing to help transport your foster to medical appointments & adoption events?
  • Kittens are gross. Are you prepared to clean up various bodily fluids, potentially in large volumes?
  • Are you prepared to fall in love with a cat, & ready to hand them over to an approved adopter when they land their forever home?

Ready to take the leap?

Fill out the fostering application to set up a conversation!