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Fostering

Be a Foster, Save a life

Wanted Poster 4According to the ASPCA, each year, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized (1.2 million dogs and 1.4 million cats). Of the cats entering shelters, approximately 37% are adopted, 41% are euthanized, and less than 5% of cats who came in as strays are returned to their owners.

We are a no-kill rescue organization that depends on foster families to help us rescue these homeless cats.

What does it mean to be a foster for Angelcat Haven?

Our foster families help us save the lives of countless cats each year. Fosters provide a temporary safe haven for our cats to get ready to head to their furever homes. It is important for these cats to get into a home to play and just be the fun and loving cats they always wanted to be.

What is involved in being a foster for Angelcat Haven?

Most importantly, there is no out-of-pocket expense to become a foster. We are looking for a cozy space where the cats can rest up and have some alone time away from other pets while they adjust to their new surroundings. This can be a spare room, a den, or a similar place.

Angelcat Haven will provide the following at no cost to the fosters:

  • Food
  • Litter
  • Litter Boxes
  • Toys
  • Vetting & Medication (if applicable)
  • Vet Transport
  • Bedding

A loving foster home not only provides temporary housing, but prepares the cat to be adopted out to their furever home.

How long will each cat stay?

The length of time each cat needs to stay with a foster home varies depending on vetting needs, socialization of the cat, and the cat/kitten age (kittens must be at least 3 months old before they head to PetSmart). We will discuss the expected length of stay for each cat prior to fostering.

Unless of course you fall totally in love with your foster cat or kitten, in which case you will be given the option to complete the adoption process before the cat or kitten is publicly posted for adoption (NOTE: Standard Angelcat Haven adoption processes will still apply, including, but not limited to, adoption application, adoption fees and a recent home visit).

Interested in becoming a foster?

Complete the form below and let us know your details. We will then be in touch to discuss next steps. At this time, we can only accept applications for residents of Massachusetts due to legal restrictions. All foster homes must be within 20 minutes of North Attleboro/Foxboro, MA. Occasionally we have adult long term fosters that can be placed further away.

    NOTE: All fields are required unless noted

    Your Name

    Your Email

    Street Address

    City

    State (Only MA Residents at this time)

    Zip

    Home Phone

    Mobile Phone

    Preferred Contact Number:

    Are you over 18?

    Have you ever adopted from us?

    Do you have other pets in the home?

    Are they up to date on shots?

    Vet name & Number


    Permission to contact vet?

    What experience do you have with animals? Please describe previous pets, etc.

    What experience do you have socializing cats? Please describe.

    Do you have an area to keep the foster cats/kittens isolated?

    Are you willing to transport the cat/kittens to vet appointments?

    Do you have children at home?

    Who else lives in your home? What are their ages, occupation, etc:

    Do you rent or own your home?

    Do you have medical insurance?

    Is this volunteer request for community service?

    Have you volunteered with any other organization?

    Please tell us of any special skills, training, or experience you have:

    How did you hear about Angelcat Haven?

    Volunteer Agreement

    In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer/foster for Angelcat Haven (ACH), I agree to the following terms and conditions:

    • I will abide by the mission, rules, regulations, and policies of ACH while I am a volunteer.

    • I will maintain the dignity and integrity of ACH and honor confidential information.

    • I understand that ACH may refuse volunteer/foster applications for any reason.

    • I have accurately and truthfully completed the Foster Application.

    • I acknowledge that my services are provided strictly on a volunteer basis, without pay or compensation of any kind, and without liability of any nature on behalf of Angelcat Haven.

    • All duties to be performed by me are at my own risk. I waive all claims against ACH, its members, directors, and volunteers for all personal injury and property damages resulting from volunteer work with Angelcat Haven.