Have a little extra room in your home and a bit of love to give?

Learn more below about fostering with HART.

Consider becoming a foster with HART of Maine! Fostering is a meaningful way to help a cat or kittens in need—while enjoying all the cuddles, purrs, and love in the comfort of your own home.

At HART, we’re always looking for compassionate people willing to open their hearts and homes to cats who need extra care, a quieter space, or simply a second chance.

Our foster program is especially focused on helping our more vulnerable feline friends, including:

  • Kittens under 6 months of age. 

  • Cats recovering from injuries or illnesses 

  • Cats who do not thrive in the shelter environment 

  • Hospice cats and kittens 

  • Cats or kittens that are under socialized or nervous in the busy shelter environment.  

If you’re particularly interested in helping kittens or providing medical care, we’d love to have you join one of our dedicated foster teams. Details below!

GET INVOLVED 

If you are interested in learning more or fostering with HART, please fill out the foster application or email foster@hartofme.org 

FOSTER APPLICATION

Medical Foster Team

Some of our cats need short-term medical care that’s best given in a quiet home setting. As a Medical Foster, you’ll help them heal with love and care, then return them to the shelter when they’re ready for adoption.

Other cats have ongoing or complex medical conditions that make adoption less likely. In these cases, a Medical Foster provides long-term, often lifelong care in a safe and loving home.

We also rely on our amazing Medical Fosters to provide hospice care to cats facing end-of-life illnesses—ensuring they are surrounded by comfort and kindness.

All Medical Fosters receive full support from HART’s Medical Manager to ensure they feel confident and well-equipped to care for their special foster cats.

Kitten Foster Team

We’re always in need of loving foster homes for pregnant cats, moms with kittens, and orphaned babies. These little ones are some of the most vulnerable animals in the shelter, and fostering helps give them the best possible start.

Foster homes play a crucial role in helping kittens grow strong, stay healthy, and learn how to thrive with people, pets, and the routines of home life.

Fostering kittens is not only life-saving—it’s also joyful, heartwarming, and a fun experience for the whole family.