FOSTER APPLICATION | The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue

Thank you for your interest in fostering with The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue! We are excited that you’re considering opening your home to a cat in need. Fostering is a wonderful way to save lives, and we want to make sure it’s a positive experience for both you and your foster cat.

Please complete the application below thoroughly. Your answers will help us match you with the perfect foster kitty and ensure we can support you properly. There are no right or wrong answers – we appreciate your honesty and dedication to helping cats in need.

The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue – Foster Application Form

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Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Are you at least 18 years old?(Required)

Yes

(Helps us understand your living situation to ensure a good foster match.)(Required)

Housing Type:

House

Apartment

Other

Type of residence?

Do you own or rent your home?(Required)

Own

Rent

Other (live with family)

If you rent, does your landlord allow pets?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

Number of adults in household:(Required)

Number of children in household:

Age of children if applicable:

Are all household members aware of and agreeable to fostering a cat?(Required)

Yes

Does anyone in the home have allergies to cats?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

If yes, please explain how allergies are managed:

General activity level of your home:(Required)

Quite/Calm

Moderate

Busy/Active (frequent visitors, noise, etc.)

(Tell us about your experience with pets and how fostering will fit into your life.)(Required)

Have you ever fostered cats or kittens before?

Yes

If yes, please describe your fostering experience (which rescue or shelter, how many/what ages of cats, etc.):(Required)

Do you have experience caring for cats (outside of fostering)?(Required)

Yes

If yes, briefly describe (e.g., owned cats, volunteered at a shelter):(Required)

Types of cats you are comfortable fostering: (check all that apply)(Required)

Newborn/orphaned kittens (may require bottle-feeding)

Weaned kittens (4–8 weeks old)

Older kittens (2–6 months old)

Adult cats

Senior cats

Shy or fearful cats (need patience/socialization)

Cats with medical needs (medication or special care)

Pregnant or nursing mother cats (with kittens)

How long are you able to foster a cat?(Required)

Short-term (a few days to a few weeks)

Medium-term (several weeks to 2–3 months)

Long-term (until the cat is adopted, however long it takes)

Flexible/open to any length needed

On average, how many hours per day will the foster cat be without human companionship?(Required)

Do you have any regular commitments (work, school, travel) that might affect your foster availability?(Required)

Other Pets

(Information about your current pets helps us plan introductions and care.)(Required)

Do you currently have any pets?

Yes

If yes, please list each pet below (name, species, breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status, and personality):(Required)

Are all your pets up to date on vaccinations?(Required)

Yes

N/A (no pets)

Are all your pets spayed or neutered?(Required)

Yes

N/A (no pets)

If no, please explain:(Required)

Have your pets (if any) been around cats before?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

N/A (no pets)

If yes, how do they typically react to a new cat in the home?(Required)

If you have dogs, are they friendly with cats?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

N/A (no pets)

(Help us understand where and how the foster cat will live in your home.)(Required)

Where will your foster cat primarily stay? (e.g., spare bedroom, living room, free roam)

Do you have a separate room or area to isolate a foster cat if needed?(Required)

Yes

What steps will you take to ensure your home is “cat-proof”? (e.g., removing hazards, securing wires, screens on windows)(Required)

Will the foster cat have interactions with other pets or children in your home?(Required)

Yes

N/A (no pets)

Will you be able to keep the foster cat indoors only?(Required)

(Our rescue requires foster cats to be kept indoors for their safety.)

Yes

Do you have a pet door/doggie door that allows access outside?(Required)

Yes

N/A (no pets)

If yes, can it be secured/locked while fostering to prevent escapes?(Required)

Yes

The Purrty Pals will support you with vet care and transportation for your foster cat.

Veterinary Care: The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue will cover all necessary vet care costs for your foster cat. We will coordinate vet appointments, and you will not have to pay vet bills.

Transportation: The rescue can assist with or arrange transport for vet visits and adoption events as needed, at no cost to you.

Important: You will never be financially responsible for approved vet or transport costs unless an expense is required due to your negligence or failure to follow our guidelines. (These terms will be explained in detail in the Foster Agreement.)

Are you able to transport your foster cat to vet appointments or adoption events if needed?(Required)

Yes

No (If “No,” we can arrange transport assistance.)

(Please read and check each statement to show your agreement.)(Required)

I commit to providing a safe, clean, and loving home environment for my foster cat, including proper nutrition, fresh water, shelter, and litter box maintenance every day.

I agree to keep my foster cat indoors only and will ensure they do not roam outside for their safety.

I will never declaw the foster cat or allow any other permanent alteration. I will provide scratching posts and gentle training to manage scratching behavior if needed.

If fostering a cat with special needs or medications, I will follow all care instructions (e.g., administering medications as directed).

I agree to maintain regular communication with The Purrty Pals team, including updates on my foster cat’s well-being, providing pictures/videos and prompt notification of any concerns, illnesses, or emergencies.

If my foster cat becomes lost, seriously ill, or injured, I will immediately contact The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue for assistance.

I understand that The Purrty Pals Cat Rescue retains ownership of the foster cat. I will not transfer, give away, or adopt out my foster cat to anyone without the rescue’s approval.

I agree to abide by all guidelines and policies of The Purrty Pals foster program and will ask questions if I need clarification on anything.