In order to save more lives,
AVA needs more foster homes!

A momma cat and her nursing litter of kittens

Foster a Cat or
a Mother and Kittens

Our foster homes temporarily look after animals when they are recently rescued, too young for adoption, being socialized, or recovering from surgery or an illness.

We take in stray cats, kittens, cats on “death row” at animal control facilities, and pregnant cats or moms and babies in urgent need of rescue.

Apply online today to become a foster parent!

Access Foster Parent Resources

Foster Home Requirements

18 years of age or older (We do not participate in the high school or other community service hour program)
Have permission from home owner to take in a cat or several cats
Have a separate room that is:
- Completely secure (no gaps or holes in drywall or floors) with a door
- Free from dangers such as electrical cords, blind cords, unanchored furniture, open toilets
- Climate controlled (heated in winter, sufficiently cool in summer)
- And has minimal hiding places (behind or under furniture, beds, storage)
Able to commit for:
- One or more months for an adult cat
- Two months for kittens
- Three months for a pregnant mom and her impending kittens
- Six months for undersocialized cat or those with special needs.

AVA will cover medical costs including spay/neuter, vaccines, and any other necessary medical care. Tax receipts are available for food and litter.

For foster parents interested in fostering queens, a pregnant mom or abandoned kittens, please review this Fostering Queens and Kittens Manual.

If you love animals but are not able to make a lifelong commitment, like to travel, or are considering adopting but are not ready to jump in, fostering may be right for you.

A scruffy looking rescue cat enjoys a cuddle on his foster mom

Foster Parent Resources

Resources for Foster Parents:

AVA Foster Parent Guide: basic information about setting up your safe room, care, handling, and working with shy cats. Additional resources:
Queens & Kittens Manual: for foster parents who take in a pregnant soon-to-be-moms, a mom and her nursing litter of kittens, or orphaned kittens
AVA Foster Policy & Agreement: this online form is to be completed by screened and approved AVA Foster Parents before receiving their first cats
Pre-adoption Checklist: information about what AVA asks for when cats are ready for adoption. This includes a request for biographies/profiles and photos of your adorable foster kitties!