Become a Foster  

Open your home. Change a life.

Fostering Facts

Quick Overview

  • Short-Term Commitment: From a few weeks to a few months—tell us what works for you.

  • Rescue Covers Vet Care & Supplies: Medical care plus carrier, litter box, cat food, and litter provided.

  • You Provide Love & Routine: Daily care, play, and updates.

Why Foster?

Every foster home creates shelter space, prevents unnecessary euthanasia, and helps shy cats blossom. Black cats are the least adopted and most at risk—your home can be their miracle.

What We Provide

  • Veterinary care (exam, spay/neuter, vaccines, dewormer, flea treatment as needed)

  • Microchip (adopter = primary contact; Cat Noir Rescue = secondary for lifelong safety)

  • Medications and medical supplies prescribed by our vet

  • Adoption marketing (photos, bio, listings, meet-and-greet coordination)

  • Ongoing behavior support and training resources

  • Cat supplies provided: carrier, litter box, cat food, and litter

💡 It is always greatly appreciated if fosters can help with food or litter, but this is not required. Every bit of help saves the rescue money and allows us to take in more cats.

What Fosters Provide

  • Daily care: food, fresh water, clean litter box, safe indoor space

  • Socialization, gentle play, and observation (tell us what you notice!)

  • Transport to pre-scheduled vet appointments and meet-and-greets (we can help arrange if needed)

  • Regular updates, photos, and videos for the adoption listing

  • Prompt communication if concerns arise (behavior, health, escapes)

Foster Readiness Checklist

  • A quiet room to decompress for the first 7–10 days

  • All pet residents are up-to-date on vaccines and flea control

  • Ability to separate new cat from resident pets initially

  • Landlord approval (if renting)

  • Reliable transport or willingness to coordinate rides

  • Time for daily TLC (even 20–30 minutes helps)

Types of Foster Placements

  • Standard Foster: Friendly cats/kittens awaiting adoption

  • Socialization Foster: Shy cats who need patience and routine

  • Medical Foster: Post-surgery or minor medical recovery (we guide you)

  • Bottle Baby/Neonatal: By request; training provided

  • Temporary/Relief: Weekend or 1–2 week coverage when a foster travels

Time Commitment

Average 3–8 weeks. Kittens often move faster; shy adults may need a bit longer. We’ll match you with a cat that fits your timeline and experience.

How It Works (Steps)

  1. Apply — Complete our short foster application.

  2. Chat with Us — Quick call/FaceTime to answer questions and discuss a good match.

  3. Home Prep — We share a simple setup guide and supply checklist.

  4. Pick-Up/Delivery — We bring your foster cat with supplies.

  5. Settle-In — Decompression week and gentle introductions (we guide you).

  6. Adoption Support — We handle marketing, screening, and paperwork.

  7. Happy Tails — Celebrate the adoption… then tell us when you’re ready for the next hero!

Vet Care & Scheduling

Cat Noir Rescue schedules spay/neuter, vaccines, and any needed follow-ups. Fosters agree to coordinate transport or work with us to arrange a ride so the cat makes all appointments on time.

Safety & Introductions

  • Keep new fosters indoors only.

  • 7–10 days in a separate room is required for health/behavior decompression.

  • Introduce to resident pets slowly (scent swapping → barrier meets → brief supervised visits). We’ll provide step-by-step instructions.

Adoption & Microchip Notes

  • We manage adoption applications, interviews, and agreements.

  • Microchip is registered with the adopter as the primary contact; Cat Noir Rescue remains secondary to keep the cat safe for life.

  • Fosters may be first in line to adopt if it’s the right fit (“foster-to-adopt”), pending standard approval.

FAQs

Can I foster if I have pets?
Yes—many fosters do! We’ll guide safe, gradual introductions.

Who pays for vet bills?
We do. All medical care is arranged and covered by Cat Noir Rescue.

Do I need to buy supplies?
No. We provide carrier, litter box, food, and litter. If you’re able to help with food or litter, it’s greatly appreciated but never required.

Can I travel while fostering?
Yes—give us advance notice; we can arrange temp coverage when possible.

What if I fall in love?
It happens! You can adopt after approval and completion of the adoption agreement and fee.

I’m worried about saying goodbye.
It’s normal to feel attached. Remember: your goodbye is their hello—and you’ll be ready to save the next life.

  • Yes—many fosters do! We’ll guide safe, gradual introductions

  • All medical care is arranged and covered by Cat Noir Rescue.

  • No. We provide a cat carrier, litter box, food, and litter. If you’re able to help with food or litter, it’s greatly appreciated but never required.

  • Yes—give us advance notice; we can arrange temp coverage when possible.

  • It happens! You can adopt after approval and completion of the adoption agreement and fee.

  • It’s normal to feel attached. Remember: your goodbye is their hello—and you’ll be ready to save the next l