Foster-to-Adopt
So You’re thinking aBout adopting but want to foster the cat first…this is the program for you!
Our Foster-to-Adopt Program is for cats that are not in our adoption lounge, but still need a home! These cats are available to be fostered before their adoption is finalized. Since you are not able to meet the kitty first, we offer a foster period of seven days for you to see if it's a good fit. You will take them home and get to know their personality over the week. If after seven days all is going well, we would finalize the adoption paperwork.
The cats in the lounge at The Catcade are not available for Foster-to-Adopt. Only the cats listed on this page are available to foster before adopting.
If there is a cat below that interests you, please email Elle at elle(at)thecatcade.org
Dorito and Emmy - male, female 2 years old.
Emmy and Dorito are like if the sun and the moon were personified into cats. Dorito is our sunshine boy who loves playing and hanging out with his people, while Emmy is a bit more shy and independent, just like the moon. But every moon needs a sun to circle, thus Emmy began to orbit Dorito. He is her comfort and her constant companion, even though they aren’t biological siblings. These two are a bonded pair who will give you every aspect of what it’s like to own cats; the girl who will sit with you on the couch, and the boy who will want all of the snuggles.
Dorito and Emmy would do well as the only cats in the home.
Medical costs: $200 for the pair.
Condessa - female, 1 year old
Condessa is actively working on her skills so she can run away and join the circus. I’m sure that if you provide her with enough standing ovations for her acrobatic skills and treats, she would be happy to bring the circus right into your home. Of course, I call it a “circus”, but really it’s just her doing her adorable acrobatics and then falling asleep on the couch beside you in weird positions. If you don’t mind a little bit of gymnastics in your home, Condessa could add the right spice to your life.
Condessa would love to be the only cat in the home so she can completely rule your heart.
Medical costs: $100
Killer Queen - female, 1 year old
Killer Queen is all gas, no brakes. Seriously, until the gas tank is empty, this girl is go go go! She’s an absolute sweetie pie with a love for dashing about. KQ is also like 80% eyeballs, so just keep that in mind; if you wake up to go pee in the night and she’s sitting there in the dark with her big eyeballs, don’t get too freaked out. You know she’s going to follow you to the bathroom. You’ll never use the bathroom alone again if she’s around.
Killer Queen would love to go home where she has someone who can play with her as much as she wants, or with other young, playful cat friends.
Medical costs: $100
Turkey Leg - male, 1 year old
I think Turkey Leg might actually be from another planet. Like, maybe some aliens heard about cats, tried to make one, and sent him down to our planet to do some recon. As you can see above, he has no teeth (the aliens didn’t realize that cats had them). Mister Leg has anodontia, which means his adult teeth never developed. He eats just fine without them! He also doesn’t have an undercoat, so he loves cozy blankets and snuggles. Lastly, Turkey Leg sometimes coughs? He doesn’t have asthma (trust us, we checked, several times!), he really does just cough sometimes.
Other than being weird, Turkey Leg really is just a normal cat who wants to have normal cat friends and do normal cat things. Totally sounds like something an alien might say, right? He loves playing with his foster friends and sitting with them, so fellow cat friends is a must in his new home!
Turkey Leg is an odd one who has a few weird things going on but he does not need any continued medical care. In the first year after adoption, The Catcade will assist with vet care and any issues that may arise that are linked to his known oddities.
Medical costs: $100
Sour Cherry - female, 2 years old
Sour Cherry does not quite live up to her name, this girl is sweet as can be! She loves hanging out with her cat friends and getting attention from her human friends. This gal really is happy-go-lucky, she really just wants to be buddies with everyone! Sour Cherry definitely needs friends at home to hang out with, be human or feline. She would love to run around and lead them into all sorts of cahoots, so your cats at home better be looking for a gang leader of sorts.
Medical costs: $100
Shirley Bird - female, 1 year old
Shirley Bird is a social butterfly. She would be one of those Gen Z girls who has her friends over for little dinners and craft nights every month or so, you know what I’m talking about? She’s probably making you a punch card for how many books you finish this summer, and the reward is that tooth gem you’ve been thinking about getting. Shirley Bird is a little shadow of a cat, who really enjoys the company of humans and cat friends. She’s a smuggler, a lap cat, a wand toy enthusiast, and very polite. If you’re looking for the perfect little tuxedo to join your crew, consider Shirley Bird!
Medical costs: $100
Janet - female, 2 years old
If you ever wished that Neapolitan ice cream could come to life and look like an elf from Lord of the Rings, well, never say wishes don’t come true. Janet is a young lady who is really enjoying her youth. She’s playful and energetic, and really enjoys hanging out with other cat friends. Ideally, she would love someone who would play tag with her endlessly. She’s trying to learn about the finer things in life, like bird watching and lap-sitting, but that is taking some time. Janet is just much too busy running around to stay on your lap for long.
If your cat at home could use an energetic pal, Janet is your gal!
Medical costs: $100
Optimus Prime - male, 3 years old
This big hunk of tabby love is just the best. I might be a bit biased because I favor a brown tabby, but still. Even if he wasn’t a brown tabby, I’d love him anyways. Optimus Prime doesn’t need to transform himself to win your heart. Also, just to be clear, he can’t actually transform into a car or anything, so don’t apply if you’re looking for a cat/car combo. But! It would be funny if you adopted Optimus Prime and then had your autocorrect change “cat” to “car”, because….you know… he’s named after a - yeah explaining my own jokes. Not good.
Anyways. Optimus Prime is a wonderful cat who is doing really well as a solo guy in the home with lots of attention and play time.
Medical costs: $100
Ciara - female, 3 years old
Do you want someone to follow you around and tell you how beautiful you are? Meet Ciara. This beauty mark queen is a little lovebug. She enjoys chirping like a bird, spending time with her humans, chin scratches, and being told she’s perfect (same). Also, she cannot play poker because you she wears her emotions on her face (also same) and is quite expressive! Guaranteed to be a meme at some point in her life.
Ciara loves all humans but would prefer to be the only kitty in the home.
Medical costs: $100
Bean (male) and Cloudgate (female) - 4 months old
This brother and sister duo have it all… looks, personality, being absolutely adorable… and they’re available for foster-to-adopt (have we lost our minds?!). They love people, get along with other cats, and are pretty much the total package. They must be adopted together.
Medical costs: $150 each ($300 total)