HART is currently restructuring our foster program and will reopen foster enrollment soon. Please check back for updates!

Fostering is a meaningful way to help cats and kittens who need extra care outside the shelter. HART foster homes provide temporary care for kittens and nursing mothers, cats recovering from illness or injury, hospice cats, and other cats with specialized needs.

Medical Foster Team

Medical Fosters provide short- or long-term care for cats who need medical support at home, including cats recovering from illness or injury, those with ongoing medical needs, and cats receiving compassionate hospice care.

Fostering may involve administering medications and traveling to HART for veterinary appointments. Medical Fosters receive guidance and support from HART’s Medical Manager throughout the process.

Kitten Foster Team

HART relies on foster homes to care for pregnant cats, nursing moms, and orphaned kittens. Kittens do not live in the shelter - they are placed directly into foster homes where they can grow, stay healthy, and receive the individualized care they need.

Kitten fosters provide a safe, nurturing environment during these important early weeks, helping kittens grow into healthy, confident companions.