Foster
Open your home to a cat in need
Willie’s has no shelter building. Right now Paige fosters about 80% of the cats herself, so every new foster home means another cat she can say yes to.
What fostering involves
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A room to start
A spare room or bathroom where a new cat can settle in, and stay apart from your own pets at first.
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Daily care
Meals, fresh water, a clean litter box, and time to play and cuddle.
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Getting to know them
Notes and photos about their personality. They help Paige find the right adopter.
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Vet visits
Bringing your foster to appointments when they need one.
Before your first foster, Paige will go over how it works at Willie’s and answer your questions.
“Spring really is here in full bloom. Ms Poppy brought into the world 7 healthy kittens. One orange, two white and four grey. All kittens are healthy, and momma too, just very tired.”
“I didn’t think I could foster with a full-time job and a dog. My first foster was a shy cat who spent two weeks in my guest room before she trusted me. Then I got to meet the family who adopted her. I’m on my fourth cat now.”
What people worry about
“I’d get too attached.”
That’s normal, and it’s part of what makes fosters good at this. Watching a cat you cared for go home with a family is a big reason people keep fostering.
“I don’t have much time.”
An adult cat needs about as much time as your own cat would: meals, a clean box and some play. Talk to Paige about what would fit your schedule.
“I already have pets.”
Many fosters do. New cats usually start out in a separate room, so your pets don’t have to meet them unless it works out.
Foster application
A few questions about you and your home. Paige will reach out to talk it through.
Thank you!
Paige reads every foster application and will reach out to talk about next steps.
Mockup note: nothing was sent. On the live site this goes to Paige’s inbox or foster tracker.