Nonprofit
Published 10/12/25 5:46AM

Foster Home Volunteer -- Help Us Save Cats and Kittens!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    any
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must have a dedicated foster space -- spare bedroom, office, bathroom, etc.

    Description

    Foster Home Volunteer -- Help Us Save Cats and Kittens!

    Short and Long-Term Foster Volunteers Desperately Needed!

    • Provide a Safe and Loving Environment: Create a nurturing, safe, and quiet home environment for cats in foster care, ensuring they feel secure and comfortable
    • Basic Care: Feed, groom, and clean up after the foster cats, maintaining a regular feeding schedule and ensuring they have clean water and litter at all times
    • Monitor Health and Behavior: Observe and report any changes in the cat’s health or behavior to the rescue, ensuring any potential issues are addressed promptly
    • Socialization and Enrichment: Spend time interacting with the cats, providing them with socialization opportunities, playtime, and enrichment activities to help them adjust to a home environment
    • Administer Medications: If needed, administer prescribed medications to foster cats, following the instructions provided by the rescue and rescue's vet
    • Attend Vet Appointments: Coordinate with the rescue transport team or personally take foster cats to scheduled veterinary appointments as needed
    • Prepare Cats for Adoption: Help foster cats adjust to living in a home environment and provide information for potential adopters about the cat’s personality, habits, and needs
    • Communication with Shelter: Maintain regular communication with the rescue to update them on the cat’s progress, and report any concerns or special needs
    • Participate in Adoption Events: When possible, bring foster cats to adoption events to help find them permanent homes

    Location

    On-site
    Los Angeles, California, US

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