Fostering with HART of Maine is a meaningful way to help cats and kittens in need, while enjoying plenty of purrs, cuddles, and love in your own home.

Our foster homes provide temporary care for cats who need extra support, whether that’s medical recovery, a quieter environment, or time to feel safe and confident outside the shelter.

We’re always looking for compassionate fosters to help cats and kittens who need it most, including:

• Kittens under 6 months of age

• Cats recovering from illness or injury

• Cats who struggle in the shelter environment

• Hospice cats and kittens

• Under-socialized or nervous cats and kittens

If you’re especially interested in helping kittens or providing medical or hospice care, consider joining one of our specialized foster teams below.

Medical Foster Team

Medical Fosters provide short-term or long-term care for cats who need medical support in a home setting. This may include recovery after illness or injury, ongoing medical needs, or compassionate hospice care for cats at the end of life.

All Medical Fosters receive guidance and support from HART’s Medical Manager to ensure they feel confident and prepared.

Kitten Foster Team

We rely on foster homes to care for pregnant cats, nursing moms, and orphaned kittens - some of the most vulnerable animals in our care.

Did you know? Kittens do not live in the shelter. All kittens are placed directly into foster homes, where they can grow strong, stay healthy, and receive the one-on-one care they need during their earliest weeks of life.

Kitten fosters help babies learn to thrive in a home environment and become well-socialized, confident companions. It’s a life-saving role that’s also joyful, rewarding, and often fun for the whole family.