Whether it's a litter of bottle babies or a cat recovering from ringworm, cat fostering is one of the most impactful things you can do. We provide everything you need — you provide the home.
Kittens & cats need you
more than you think
CAT FOSTER - PALM VALLEY ANIMAL SOCIETY
FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES
Two ways to help cats in our care
Medical Foster
Cats with Ringwom
Ringworm is not a worm — it's a fungal infection closely related to Athlete's Foot. It most commonly affects young animals and those with suppressed immune systems. In cats it typically appears as round patches of hair loss on the head, ears, feet, and tail.
We provide all medication and show you exactly how to administer treatments. Outside of their diagnosis, these cats are healthy and happy.
What to expect
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Daily topical treatments
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All supplies provided by PVAS
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2–6 week commitment
High Commitment
Bottle Babies
Neonatal kittens need surrogate mothers. Bottle babies must be fed formula every 2–4 hours, stimulated to go to the bathroom, kept on a heat source, and weighed before each feeding.
Foster commitment averages 2–4 weeks depending on the age of the kittens. Once four weeks old, feedings become less frequent. Fosters tell us watching the babies grow and thrive makes every early morning worth it.
What to expect
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Feedings every 2-4 hours
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2-4 commitment
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Full PVAS Support
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED
You provide the home.
We provide everything else.
All medication & supplies
Food for your foster pet
Vet care coordination
Foster team support, everyday, 12pm-6pm
Greatest need: Bottle-Fed Babies
Requirements to foster
Be at least 18 years old
Have a spare room or enclosed space to keep your foster cat
Provide transportation for veterinary visits or emergenices
Commit to the full foster period for your cat's type
Stay in contact with your Foster Coordinator throughout the placement
Ready to foster a cat?
Complete the cat foster questionnaire and we'll reach out when a cat matching your criteria is ready.
Questions? Email foster@pvastx.org or text 956-278-0702
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Support the Foster Program
Our foster program runs on community support. Your donation helps us grow the program, care for animals in foster homes, and save more lives across the RGV.