Foster · Volunteer

Foster a cat, save two lives

Every cat you foster is a life saved, and a space opened to rescue the next one. As a foster-based rescue, fosters are the heart of everything we do.

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Astrid, a foster kitten at Cats For Life Houston
Why foster

You provide the love. We provide the rest.

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Medical covered

All veterinary care, including spay/neuter, vaccines, and testing, is provided by the rescue.

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Supplies provided

We help with food, litter, and the essentials so fostering is never a financial burden.

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Always supported

Our volunteers are with you the whole way, from first night to adoption day.

Maddie, a cat in foster care at Cats For Life Houston
How fostering works

It's simpler than you think

  • Tell us about your home and what you're comfortable fostering
  • We match you with a cat or kittens that fit your space and schedule
  • You provide a safe, loving temporary home while they wait for adoption
  • We handle adoption, vetting, and finding their forever family
Apply to foster
Volunteer

Can't foster? There's still a place for you

We're entirely volunteer-run, and we need hands of every kind, especially as we grow our reach online.

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Fundraising & events

Help organize drives and adoption events that keep our cats fed and cared for.

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Social & web

Share cats online, take photos, and help more adopters find us. A little reach goes a long way.

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Transport & support

Drive cats to vet visits and adoption events, or help with day-to-day logistics.

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