Foster with OnlyPaws

Opening your home to a rescue cat is one of the most meaningful ways you can help.

Fostering gives cats a safe, loving environment while they wait for their forever homes, and it truly saves lives.

Apply to Foster a Cat for OnlyPaws

Opening your home to a rescue cat is one of the most meaningful ways you can help. Fostering gives cats a safe, loving environment while they wait for their forever homes, and it truly saves lives.

This form helps us understand your home, lifestyle, and preferences so we can match you with a foster cat that’s the best fit for you. There are no “perfect” answers, just honest ones.

OnlyPaws Cat Rescue will guide you every step of the way and provide support as needed. Our goal is to make fostering a positive experience for both you and the cat. Thank you for choosing to make a difference

Foster Care Agreement

Foster Responsibilities:

Provide a safe, clean, and secure indoor environment for the foster cat. (Cats must be kept indoors)
Ensure fresh food and water are available daily
Maintain a clean litter box
Monitor the cat’s health and behavior
Administer medication if instructed

Supplies & Ownership: OnlyPaws will provide essential items such as food, litter, basic medical care and necessary supplies such as cat bed, crate, e-collars, etc. depending on availability and the needs of the foster cat.

All items provided by OnlyPaws remain the property of the rescue and should be returned upon request or when the foster period ends.

Medical Care: All vet visits must be approved and arranged by OnlyPaws. The rescue will cover approved medical expenses.

Communication: Fosters are expected to provide updates, photos, and notify OnlyPaws immediately of any concerns, illness, or emergencies.

Your Information

First name

Last name

Contact Number or WhatsApp

Date of Birth

Day

Month

Year

Fosters must be 21 years or older.

Your Parish or City

Why are you interested in fostering a rescue cat?

Experience

Have you fostered a cat before?

Yes

How experienced are you with under-socialized cats?

I have no experience but I am willing to learn with patience.

I have some experience and have cared for shy or nervous cats before.

I currently care for or have successfully socialized feral/under-socialized cats.

I am not comfortable handling shy or under-socialized cats.

Please share your foster experience with us or your experience with caring for cats.

Availability

Who will be the primary foster caretaker(s) for the cat/s?

How available are you during a typical day to take care of your new foster cat, including play time?

Who will be taking the cat to the vet if it is necessary? (Vet expenses are covered by the rescue.)

Home Information

Are pets allowed on your property according to Landlord or Strata rules?

Yes

No, but I will take the risk.

Do you or anyone in your household have allergies to cats?

Are there children in your household? If yes, list their age.

Where will the cat primarily stay?

Current Pets

Do you currently have other pets in the household? If yes, list them and describe their reaction or general behavior to cats.

How many of your current or previous pets were spayed/neutered? (if any)

Transportation

What type of transportation are you using?

Public Transportation (Bus, Taxi)

Rideshare service (e.g. Uber, InDrive)

Private Hire

I will be driving my own vehicle.

Do you have access to transportation in case of emergencies or vet visits?

Are you willing to coordinate pickups/drop-offs with OnlyPaws?

Preparation

Do you have a confined area in your home to welcome your new foster cat? Please describe.

Do you have a pet carrier?

Yes

Do you have a cat litter box?

Yes

Are you able to provide any supplies? (food, litter, etc.)

Communication

I agree to provide clear and regular photo and video updates of my foster cat(s) to OnlyPaws Cat Rescue, including updates on their health, behavior, and overall progress, as requested or at least weekly.

I agree that some of these updates will be shared with sponsors or on OnlyPaws socials.

I agree to notify OnlyPaws Cat Rescue immediately

Foster Preference

Any limits? (e.g. no aggressive cats, no bottle babies)

Anything else we should know? Or any questions?

Agreements

I have read and agreed to the Foster Care Agreement above.

I agree to keep my foster cat indoors only.

I agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent escape and understand that failure to do so may affect my ability to continue fostering or may result in a requested contribution toward recovery efforts

I understand that if my foster cat goes missing, I must notify OnlyPaws Cat Rescue immediately and actively participate in recovery efforts, including searching, posting, and following guidance provided.

I agree to return any rescue supplies at the end of my foster period.

I understand my foster cat remains under the care of OnlyPaws Cat Rescue and cannot be rehomed without approval.