Fostering Queens with HDBnQ Rescue

Cat Foster Process

You may browse the cats we have available for foster below and click the foster button. It will take you to the foster application. Or use this link to apply to foster one of our cats.
Please check your spam folder if you did not receive a reply. We will reply with next steps and general cat foster information highlighted in the email.
You may click the link on the reply email for the Cat Foster Agreement or use this link here.
Please reply to the initial email Leadfoster@hdbnqrescue.org with
1. Who you are interested in fostering
2. When you are able to start
3. How long you can foster for
4. What supplies will you need
5. Any vacations planned
Take a moment to go over our Orientation Video and familiarize yourself with some our policies and procedures. Go over website guide to possibly answer any questions you may have.
Set up a time to pick up pets and supplies.

Complete a Foster Application

Give us at least 48 hours to respond.
Check your email for a reply

Please check your spam if you have not received a reply.
Sign the Cat Foster Agreement

Cat Foster agreement [contract] lets you know what we expect and what to expect from us.
Watch the Orientation Video

Sign into our Foster Portal on our website.
Meet your Foster Pet

Set up a time to pick up pet and supplies

Hella Dam Bitches n Queens Rescue maintains legal guardianship of animals in foster care and covers their medical costs.

To be a foster parent, you must:

Show genuine concern for the welfare of animals
Be able to keep your pet separate from any family pets as needed
Arrange to pick up supplies from Pacifica, California
Provide pictures and basic info in a timely manner about your foster pets’ personalities for their adoption bios
Conscientiously monitor the medical condition, energy level and behavior of the animals in your care
be able to keep foster animals separate from your animals
Work independently while following instructions and policies
Be able and willing to transport kittens or puppies – and their supplies
Ask questions and call to discuss concerns
Be accessible via email and text message
Provide care and socialization to the animals in your care
Contact the foster staff or medical staff when concerns develop via text message
Keep animals on track with their vaccination schedule and return animals when scheduled
Surrender animals to the Hella Dam Bitches n Queens Rescue when they’re ready for adoption
Quickly bring a sick animal to the Approved Veterinary Hospital(or authorized alternative) in case of an emergency
Bring your foster pet to/from adoption events

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to fostering underage kittens in their homes for an average of 4 to 8 weeks. Kittens in the Foster program are largely those who are too young for adoption and who need a nurturing environment until they old enough for adoption.
Foster volunteers care for the kittens in their home, ensuring that their basic needs for food, warmth, safety, and socialization are met, while closely monitoring their health and growth. As their caretakers, foster parents schedule and bring in their kittens for regular vaccine appointments. We will supply all medicine and veterinary care for the kitten you foster. When funds allow we can also help provide some supplies.
As a foster parent, you will be responsible for feeding, cleaning, socializing, and cuddling your kittens. In some cases, you may need to bottle feed, give medications or transport the kittens to the veterinarian.
In terms of space, you don't need much. A laundry room, bathroom, or extra bedroom is helpful, but a cage set up in the corner of your bedroom or den can work just fine. Depending on how old the kittens are, you'll be caring for them for one to eight weeks.

We take in Mama Cats who will also need placement after kittens are weaned. Some cats may come from the streets and will need an extra love and attention to acclimate them to life inside the home. Others might be surrendered cats that just need to find their furever home.
Foster volunteers care for the cats in their home, ensuring that their basic needs for food, warmth, safety, and socialization are met, while closely monitoring their health. Cats will come fixed and fully vaccinated. Any known health issues will be disclosed. We will supply all medicine and veterinary care for the cat you foster. When funds allow we can also help provide some supplies.
As a foster parent, you will be responsible for feeding, cleaning, socializing, and cuddling your cat. In some cases, you may need to give medications or transport the cats to the veterinarian.
In terms of space, you don't need much. A laundry room, bathroom, or extra bedroom is helpful, but a cage set up in the corner of your bedroom or den can work just fine. Depending on how quickly they get placed, you'll be caring for them for one to eight weeks.

Foster FAQ

When you foster you are saving multiple lives. Fostering a pet helps the pet(s) you are fostering and also opens up a spot in the shelter for another animal to be saved.
HDBnQ prefers that people who are looking for a furever family member to foster first. It is better to get an idea of the responsibility prior to making a lifetime commitment.
It is best for pets to be able to decompress in place they can be familiar with. We ask for a minimum of a two week foster commitment when you start.
Occasionally we are in need of short-term fosters
See photos above for pets that are in need of fosters.
It is possible to adopt your foster pet but we do review all applications. We strive to match the pet to their ideal living situation.