Like any foster program, legal “ownership” of the cat remains with Hearts That Purr Feline Guardians. You are not adopting the cat; however, you agree to provide a safe home, warm lap, love and attention for one of our felines for the rest of its life. There is no worry about getting attached to a cat only to have it taken away to be adopted by someone else. As long as you adhere to our Foster Care Agreement, our program is intended to be a permanent placement for the cat’s life. Since ownership of the cat remains with Hearts That Purr, we maintain responsibility for all veterinary care including transportation. We also supply all the essentials a new cat needs, such as: a litter box, scratching post, food bowls, and toys. In addition, we will also provide a month’s supply of food and litter to get you started. (Note: food and litter past this point must be supplied by the foster, though we may be able to assist with delivery if necessary.) Furthermore, if you became ill or are no longer able to take care of the cat, it will be able to come directly back to our sanctuary. Ideally, those interested in fostering in our Senior Citizens and Senior Kittizens program should: Be a Senior Citizen who lives alone and has no other pets. Have a telephone and your Landlord's consent to have a pet if you rent. Be both physically and mentally capable of basic cat care, like: litterbox scooping, meal schedules, ensuring a safe and clean indoor-only environment for the cat. Be able to notify us promptly if the cat's behavior or health changes in any way.