A temporary home. A lasting difference.

Open your home to a rescued cat while they wait for adoption. Your care gives them a safe place to grow, recover, and show their true personality.

Apply to Foster

Tortoiseshell cat resting on a fluffy bed.

A little space can change a life

We are always looking for loving foster homes for kittens, moms with litters, and adult cats. Some of whom need extra patience, socializing, and gentle encouragement. Fostering gives them a safe place to grow, heal, and shine. We’ll match you with the cats who are the best fit for your home and lifestyle.

Gray cat relaxing on the couch in a home.

Short-term fostering

Many of our cats travel from Southern California to Washington by transport. They need a private room in a foster home to decompress after the trip.

Cats who have not been adopted after their two-week stay at PetSmart Adoption Center may also need a foster home where they can relax for a few weeks before returning to the adoption center.

Long-term fostering

Young kittens and older cats may benefit from staying in a foster home until adoption. For these cats, we look for longer-term foster homes so they can be adopted directly from a home environment rather than from PetSmart Adoption Center.

You provide the home. We help with the essentials.

We provide food, a litter box, toys, and a scratcher for the cats in your care. Our team helps match you with a foster cat who fits your home and lifestyle.

Before welcoming a cat, we’ll talk through their needs, the supplies to have ready, and the support available. You can ask questions along the way.

What you bring

A safe, comfortable space, daily care, and patience. Help your foster cat settle in, spend time getting to know them, and share updates with our team.

Ask about fostering

Your fostering journey starts here

1. Apply. Tell us about your home and experience.
2. Connect. Our team will review your application and discuss potential foster opportunities.
3. Get ready. We’ll talk through the match and what your foster cat needs before they arrive.