Volunteer Needs

FOSTER CARETAKERS
Our senior cats stay with foster families until they can be adopted. While many senior cats are still playful, others want nothing more than a warm lap and human companionship.
Laps and Naps provides food, litter, medication, approved veterinary care, and other necessary supplies. Some fosters choose to cover supplies as a donation to Laps and Naps, and we always welcome supply donations from our Wishlists!
Foster families allow approved potential adopters to visit the cat(s) in your home at pre-arranged times, along with any necessary in-home veterinary or comfort care visits.
Will you open your home to one of our senior kittizens in urgent need?
SANCTUARY FOSTER HOMES
Cats who are not made adoptable to the public, normally due to complex medical issues, stay with Sanctuary Home fosters. These very special people, like Charleen, care for their foster cat in their home for as long as they and the cat are happy, often through end-of-life. Charleen began her volunteering journey caring for bottle-feeding kittens, but now prefers seniors,
“I want to keep them safe with me, either as their foster, or adopter, if they have medical issues,ˮ she says. Cats like Rainbow spend their days in her care, safe and comfortable, knowing they were chosen by a person who loves them.
Laps and Naps retains guardianship and covers veterinary expenses, food, and litter unless the caregiver has the financial means and wishes to cover expenses as a donation to Laps and Naps.
If you are interested in learning more about our Senior Laps for Senior Cats program or what is involved in providing a Sanctuary Home, give us a call or email info@lapsandnaps.org.
BENEFITS OF FOSTERING
Studies show that cat companions can help:
- Reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels and increasing serotonin levels
- Reduce resting heart rate, blood pressure and cholesterol values
- Decrease risk for heart attack and stroke
- Reduce depression and diminish loneliness
- Increase social activity and mental health
- Boost nervous and immune systems, resulting in faster recovery from illness, injury and grief