Foster a cat

We’re a foster-based rescue. Every cat we save lives with a foster family until adoption day, so the more fosters we have, the more cats we can say yes to.

What fosters do

Fosters give cats a safe, quiet home while they recover, grow, or wait for adoption.

  • Provide a safe space, time, and love
  • Keep us posted with photos and updates
  • Help us learn each cat’s personality so we find the right home

How it works

  • Fill out the foster application
  • We’ll talk with you about your home and what support we provide
  • We match you with a cat or kittens that fit your space
  • Your foster goes to a forever home, and you make room for the next one

Before you apply

  • Fosters must be at least 21 years old.
  • You must have the consent of all adults living in your household.
  • If you rent, you must have the property owner’s consent to bring an animal onto the property.
  • A Tail In Need reserves the right to refuse any application for any reason.

Not ready to foster?

There are lots of other ways to help.