Foster Tips
Helpful Tips for Cat Fosters
These tips will help you create a safe, loving, and stress-free environment for your foster cats and kittens while they wait for adoption.
1. Preparing Your Home
Quiet Space - up a(like a bathroom or small room) for the first few days.
Keep supplies ready - litter box, food, water bowls, toys, and a hiding spot.
Cat Proof Your Space - secure windows, remove toxic plants, hide cords.
Use soft lighting and calm voices - help your cats adjust faster.
2. Helping Cats Adjust
Let your cat come to you - don’t force interaction, don't force petting.
Use Feliway or calming sprays - use them when the cat seems anxious.
Keep feeding times - keep feeding times regular; routine builds trust.
Introduce other pets - if you have other pets, introduce them gradually.
3. Health & Safety
Supervise - watch for sneezing, eye discharge, or loss of appetite. Report it.
Diet & Meds - ask your coordinator before changing diets or medications.
Diet & Meds - ask your coordinator before changing diets or medications.
Vet Appointments - prepare your cat for the vet appointment.
4. Behavior & Enrichment
Toys - use interactive toys (wands, balls, tunnels) to build trust.
Talk softly - cats learn to recognize and trust your voice.
Vertical Space - provide vertical space: shelves or cat trees.
Rewards - reward good behavior with treats and praise.
Other Important Hint to Help Your Foster Cat Find a Loving Home
5. Promoting Your Foster
A great adoption profile makes all the difference between being overlooked and finding a forever home. High-quality photos & videos are key - capture clear images of your cat’s full face, especially looking straight into the camera.
Those eye-to-eye moments create an instant emotional connection with potential adopters. Record engaging videos of your cat playing.
Watch for cute, sweet, or playful poses that show your cat’s unique personality. Good lighting, calm background, and genuine expressions are the key.