We are in need of loving indoor foster homes.

What is Fostering?

Fosterers are volunteers who take cats into their homes and care for them, love them and socialize them until they are adopted.

The Branch will handle all of the adoption and screening procedures of all potential new owners.

Some will be adopted quickly and others may need to be in foster care for several months.

Fostering literally provides a second chance at life for homeless cats.

To provide a foster home is to help Cats Protection save a life.

People, just like you, can provide a foster home.

Many people are hesitant to foster. They are afraid they will want to adopt every homeless cat that comes through their door.

The truth is that foster cats will usually bond with you and your family - sometimes immediately, but almost always with time.

Many times the foster cat will need that little extra love, food, or medical care. It’s only natural when you give love and care to one of these left behind or abused animals that you grow attached.

However, letting go becomes so much easier when you see the screening process of adoptive homes, combined with the follow-up home visits and phone calls and the special care that we give to finding a loving family that really wants to take your little foster into their home and make them a part of their family.

When you see how much love these animals give to and receive from their new families, you will be proud and grateful to have been part of saving that life.

There are many reasons and rewards associated with being a fosterer; the following are only a few:

Questions to ask yourself

1. Do you have a room in your house or a separate building away from your own pets? All cats must be kept indoors. 

2. Can you handle the emotional part of fostering?

3. Do you have the time needed to care for your foster cat?

4. Can you handle saying good-bye to them when they get adopted?

5. Are you patient enough to handle a shy cat that may hide?

6. Kittens can be quite fragile and you could lose one to illness without much or any warning. Are you prepared for the possibility of fostering a cat or kitten that may not make it?

7. Are you patient and willing to clean up after cats and kittens?

Some questions you may want to ask us

Q: What would I be expected to do as a foster parent?

     A: Provide a clean, nurturing, safe, indoor home for the cat until they are adopted.

Q: Would I be responsible for my foster cat’s vet expenses?

     A: NO. The Branch will handle all medical care, medications and expenses.

Q: Would I be responsible for my foster cat’s daily costs?

     A: NO. The Branch will provide food, litter and loan food/ water bowls, litter box, linen and a cage if needed.

Q: What happens if things do not go well and I am unable to cope with the cat or kittens in my care?

     A: Obviously all Foster placements do take time to settle down, but in the event that things do not work out, Cats Protection will endeavour to relocate the cat/kitten as soon as possible.

Q: How much time will I need to spend with the foster cat?

     A: Obviously the foster cat’s basic needs must be met plus we would like you to spend some quality time with your foster cat to socialize them and to get to know their personality. This will help place them in the right homes.

If you would like to know more or have any additional questions

please contact Veronica Cole at Worthing Branch of Cats Protection on 01903 766711