Become a Foster cat Parent
As an all-volunteer organization operating on a shoestring budget, WaGG doesn’t have a shelter. Instead, we rely on a network of foster homes.
Foster parents are an integral part of animal rescue. WaGG traps or pulls and vets the cats, then our foster parents house and love them until we can find them a permanent home.
Some cats need a little help with socialization; others need a safe place to heal. Most just need a temporary landing pad while awaiting their forever home.
WHy Foster?
Fostering means all of the cuddles, none of the commitment!
Fostering is a great way to find out if you want to become a permanent pet owner. (Warning: You may fall in love with your foster cat!)
If you have children, fostering will expose them to the joy that comes from helping their community and taking care of animals.
Fostering saves lives. Being able to place a cat in a foster home literally keeps more animals alive.
What does a Foster do?
The most important responsibilities of being a foster for WaGG include:
Caring for your foster cat or kitten to the best of your ability: Giving them love and affection, playing and snuggling with them—and patiently waiting for and encouraging shy cats to trust you enough to engage with you in the above adorable activities.
Providing all food, litter, treats, etc. for your foster cat or kitten.
Sending photos and writing a bio for your foster so we can advertise them for adoption.
Working with us to introduce your foster to interested adopters via home visits or video chat.
Maintaining timely and clear communication with us about your foster cat's health and any changes you observe.
Click here to read about socializing kittens—something you may enjoy once you’re an experienced cat foster parent.
Interested in Fostering?
Email us for more information about fostering. To get a head start, you can fill out our Foster Application.