Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County
Cat Foster Program
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Cats come to the homes of foster families, while waiting to be adopted or decompressing from their shelter stay. If you have a quiet space in your home and time to give to under socialized, shy, sensitive, an older cat, or a cat with special needs, you might be a great foster parent for the Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County. Once out of the shelter, many cats are very easy going and simply need a safe place to stay. Some are very shy and need special socializing. We will match you with a cat that is right for your interest and experience and will provide you lots of guidance and support.
Our foster parents provide temporary care for cats in their homes until they can be placed for adoption. Foster families provide the second chance that so many stray, abandoned or homeless cats need, and the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped save the lives of these helpless animals. The Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County provides training and support, medications, food and litter as needed, and absorbs all veterinary expenses associated with the care of the foster cats. If you love cats and would like to be a part of our lifesaving team, consider opening your heart and home to cats in need. |
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Fostering An Adult Cat
Fostering a cat who does not need extensive medical or behavior care is one of the easiest ways to get started with fostering for the Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County. These cats typically are well behaved cats who need minor, if any medical care. This care may include spay/neuter, vaccinations, FELV/FIV test and health check. Cats usually go into the adoption program within a few weeks. Primary responsibilities for foster parents of cats include:
Additional information and instructions on providing care for your foster cat will be provided by your foster coordinator.
- Providing a safe and loving home
- Transportation to and from our veterinarian for medical care
- Transportation to and from adoption events
- Providing updates and information to your cat foster coordinator on a regular basis
- Assisting in providing information, including a photo, for a bio for your foster cat's adoption
- Keeping track of and bringing all veterinary records and other paperwork to all adoption events
Additional information and instructions on providing care for your foster cat will be provided by your foster coordinator.
Cat Foster Coordinators
Cat foster coordinators are volunteers within the Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County who are available to give advice and general support to cat foster parents. Cat foster coordinators have extensive experience within the Humane Society and working with foster families and their cats. Cat foster coordinators are volunteers, have foster cats, pets/families of their own and have full time jobs. Please be patient and respectful of time commitments when reaching out to your foster coordinator. You will be assigned a foster coordinator when you pick up your foster cat. This person should be your primary go-to person for all foster questions or needs. If an emergency occurs and you can't contact your primary foster coordinator, it's ok to go to the next coordinator on the list until you reach someone.
Foster families within the Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County also have access to a private Facebook page. This page is a great way to ask questions, gain guidance and talk with other foster families. It is also a primary way in which to contact foster coordinators as needed. Fosters will need to be accepted into the Facebook page by page admins upon verification of foster status.
Foster families within the Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County also have access to a private Facebook page. This page is a great way to ask questions, gain guidance and talk with other foster families. It is also a primary way in which to contact foster coordinators as needed. Fosters will need to be accepted into the Facebook page by page admins upon verification of foster status.
