EAPL is always in need of loving foster homes for cats and kittens. Fostering provides a safe, comfortable place for our feline friends while they wait for their forever homes. Whether you’re able to help an adult cat with special needs or a litter of growing kittens, your support makes a life-changing difference.
If you’re interested in fostering cats or kittens, please review the information below and complete our Cat Foster Application.
Adult cat fostering
Most adult cats in EAPL’s care live in our PACFA-licensed Cat Adoption Center inside Chow Down Pet Supply Store, where they share a communal room. However, some adult cats need foster homes instead. Your role is to provide a calm, loving home and help us learn more about their personality and needs.
These cats may have special needs that prevent them from living in the adoption center, such as:
Special dietary requirements
Ongoing medical care or daily medication
Chronic conditions like hyperthyroidism
For special-needs adult cats, EAPL provides all supplies, including:
Food
Litter and basic supplies
Veterinary care
Medications
Kitten Fostering
All EAPL kittens live in foster homes until they are old enough for adoption. Because kittens are still developing their immune systems, foster homes must meet a few important requirements.
Foster home setup
You must have:
A separate room that can be closed off from the rest of your home
No access to other household pets
Kittens often come from uncertain environments such as sheds, barns, or overcrowded situations. While every kitten is examined by a veterinarian before entering foster care, some illnesses may not appear right away due to stress or incubation periods.
Health and development
Kittens are still growing and adjusting to new environments. Temporary conditions such as mild diarrhea or respiratory symptoms may occur and sometimes require veterinary treatment. EAPL will guide you through this process and provide medical support when needed.
Meeting Potential Adopters
Kitten fosters must be comfortable welcoming approved adopters into their home for meet-and-greets.
EAPL handles the adoption approval process. Training is provided so you feel confident handling this process.
Once an applicant is approved:
A meeting is scheduled with the foster home
The foster answers questions about the kittens
Adoption paperwork is completed with EAPL’s guidance
Ready to foster a cat or kitten?
Fostering saves lives and helps cats and kittens grow healthy and confident in a home environment. If you’re ready to help, we’d love to hear from you.