Why do people foster cats?
Fostering gives a cat the time, care and confidence they need to thrive in a loving home. Fosterers play a vital role in preparing cats for adoption by building trust, understanding their personality and helping them adjust to home life.
Fosterer Responsibilities
- Vet care: All vet appointments, including vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping and flea/worm treatment, must be arranged as instructed by Compassion For Cats. Only nominated vets may be used: Chew Valley Vets – Helen: 07825 553696.
- Any additional vet visits must be approved in advance by Compassion For Cats.
- Monthly update: During the first week of each month, post an update in the Compassion For Cats Facebook group. Name the cat/kitten, confirm they are available for rehoming, and include useful information about their personality and the type of home they would suit. Direct enquiries to yourself and/or Judy Knowles via Messenger.
Finding the Right Home
When someone is interested in adopting your foster cat:
- Ask about the prospective home and assess whether it is suitable for the cat.
- Tell Judy Knowles (the owner) who is interested and provide the relevant details.
- Adoption paperwork can be completed at the rescue or during the adopter’s visit to the foster home.
- Ask about outdoor access and whether the cat will be kept indoors, as some cats have specific requirements.
- Obtain information about everyone living in the home and any other pets, as some cats may have restrictions on who they can live with.
- A home check is required and can be completed by the fosterer or a member of the charity.
- An adoption donation of £150 is requested for all cats, including those adopted from foster homes.