Foster a 7Paws Cat

Provide a temporary home for a rescued cat while they prepare for adoption.

Can't take a cat home right now? Sponsoring a cat helps cover medical expenses and daily care for our cats in China instead.

Foster homes must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Complete the application below. If we think you may be a good fit, we'll contact you about next steps.

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About You

Full name *

Email *

Phone number *

Street address *

City, state and ZIP *

Are you at least 18 years old? *

Occupation *

Your Home

What type of home do you live in? *

Do you rent or own? *

Do you have a separate room to keep foster cats away from your own pets? *

Where in your home would the foster cats be kept? *

Your Household

Who lives in your household? *

Is everyone in the household supportive of fostering? *

Are there children in the home? If yes, what ages? *

Enter "None" if there are no children in the home.

Does anyone in the household have cat allergies? *

How many hours per day would the foster cats be alone? *

Your Pets

Do you currently have any pets? *

Veterinarian

Do you currently have a veterinarian? *

Do we have permission to contact your veterinarian? *

Cat & Foster Experience

Have you fostered animals before? *

Describe your experience caring for cats. *

Persians and Exotic Shorthairs need daily grooming, eye cleaning, and regular attention to their coat and face. Do you understand and accept this level of care? *

Are you comfortable giving medication and doing basic grooming? *

Do you understand that foster cats, especially young kittens, can become ill and may not survive despite the best care? *

Do you agree that foster cats remain in the care of 7Paws and cannot be rehomed or adopted out by you? *

What supplies can you provide (food, litter, carrier, etc.)? *

Availability

How long are you able to foster at a time? *

How soon could you start fostering? *

How many cats or kittens can you foster at one time? *

Do you have any upcoming travel planned? *

When are you generally available for a meet-and-greet or home visit? *

Foster Preferences

What would you be willing to foster? Select all that apply. *

Would you be willing to foster cats with special or medical needs? *

Can you transport your foster cat to veterinary or adoption appointments? *

Agreements

Do you agree to share photos, videos, and regular updates about your foster cat so we can help them find a home? *

Is there anything else we should know about your household, schedule, pets, or fostering preferences? *

Enter "None" if there is nothing additional you'd like to share.

I confirm that the information in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. *

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