Fosters are the backbone of our organization! Whether you can foster a litter or a single cat, short-term or longer-term, you can help! Many of our fosters are lifelong cat owners who just wanted to do more. They quickly realize how rewarding it can be to provide life-changing love and care to our fosters.
Our leadership team answers any questions you may have while fostering, as well as coordinating any needed medical care. Fosters drive their kittens to their vaccine appointments, their spay/neuter appointments and bring them to the store when they are ready for adoption. We do request that fosters are comfortable with routine care like giving oral medications, taking temperatures, etc. Don’t know how? That’s ok, we can teach you!
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent/family? Fill out our Foster Application:
If you have been approved by a PurringHeartsVA member, please fill out the Foster Contract below:
Check out this link for helpful info on setting up your kitten space.
Keep blinds up so they don’t get tangled or break them. Secure the blind cords.
Close toilet lids if you are keeping in a bathroom
Common House & Garden Plants Toxic to Cats
Check your home for plants that can be poisonous for your cat or kitten to eat. Below are the most common:
- Spring bulbs
- Amaryllis
- Autumn Crocus
- Azaleas and Rhododendrons
- Castor Bean
- Chrysanthemum
- Daffodils
- Dieffenbachia
- English Ivy
- Hyacinths
- Kalanchoe
- Lily
- Lily of the Valley
- Marijuana
- Oleander
- Peace Lily
- Pothos, Devil’s Ivy
- Sago Palm
- Spanish Thyme
- Tulip
- Yew
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