Foster

our backbone

Foster homes provide shelter, TLC and love to the many cats who have been fortunate enough to get a second chance at a good life. Rescue would not be possible were it not for the amazing people who open their homes, and hearts, to our rescued cats. It’s a labour of love.

We can never have too many foster homes, as cats have a lot of different needs and not every home meets those needs. Being able to place a cat in a home with no pets, or one with a lot of pets, or one experienced in specialized care can make all the difference. Every foster has something special to offer and we are forever grateful to the people who care for our cats.

what does it take to be a foster home?

  • A genuine love of cats, compassion, patience and determination
  • A spare room in the home the cat can start out in
  • Spayed/neutered pets who are up-to-date on their vaccinations
  • Enough time at home to work with cats who need help with medical, and possibly behavioural, issues.
  • A willingness to keep a log of the cat’s progress
  • Ability to take the cat to vet appointments, or facilitate a WLCA transporter to pick up/drop off
  • Administer medication as part of treatment
  • Provide approved food at specified intervals
  • Scoop litterbox daily and note consistency/frequency of output
  • Report anything unusual with the cat’s health or behaviour
  • Interact with the cat throughout the day, for physical activity and mental stimulation
  • Supervise introductions to residents pets, once approved

Beni

A kind person found Beni outside, in St Boniface, with a broken jaw. He was unable to eat and needed immediate surgery. An area resident trapped him and brought him to WHS. The veterinarian wired his jaw and he healed in foster care. Beni was such a sweet boy, it didn’t take long for him to get adopted. Sadly, he only lasted three months at his first home before that family rehomed him to someone else. That second person passed away and the landlord put him outside. Beni was homeless again.

Unbeknownst to Beni, he was in a managed colony area of the north end. A community cat manager found him at a feeding station and notified WLCA. Until we called his tattoo in, we didn’t know it was Beni. How sad that he wound up outside yet again. This was going to be the last time he would ever experience homelessness. He went to an amazing foster home who helped him with his anxiety and fear of men and wound up adopting him! What would we do without amazing fosters?!

Beni

Pictured is a long-haired white cat with grey tabby patches walking toward a camera outside. His mouth is open and it is evident he has a broken lower jaw.

A kind person found Beni outside, in St Boniface, with a broken jaw. He was unable to eat and needed immediate surgery. An area resident trapped him and brought him to WHS. The veterinarian wired his jaw and he healed in foster care. Beni was such a sweet boy, it didn’t take long for him to get adopted. Sadly, he only lasted three months at his first home before that family rehomed him to someone else. That second person passed away and the landlord put him outside. Beni was homeless again.

Unbeknownst to Beni, he was in a managed colony area of the north end. A community cat manager found him at a feeding station and notified WLCA. Until we called his tattoo in, we didn’t know it was Beni. How sad that he wound up outside yet again. This was going to be the last time he would ever experience homelessness. He went to an amazing foster home who helped him with his anxiety and fear of men and wound up adopting him! What would we do without amazing fosters?!

Pictured is a long-haired white cat with grey tabby patches standing on a table with a kitchen in the background. He is looking directly at the camera.

WLCA provides vet care for all foster cats and makes individual arrangements for food and litter. To become a foster home, please use the contact form to request information or an application.

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