Frequently asked questions.

Stray Kitty Rescue is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We work with local communities to help stray cats find forever homes and reduce shelter intakes.

Email StrayKitty@StrayKittyRescue.onmicrosoft.com about adoption, fostering, a cat you found, or support. Include the cat’s name or location and what you’d like to ask.

Start with the cat profiles, then use “Ask about” to email the rescue. Include the cat’s name, where you live, your household, and any pets. Rescues commonly use an application and a matching conversation; Stray Kitty Rescue can confirm its steps and what information to provide.

“Cats looking for homes” shows our cats available for adoption. “Cats rescued” shares the stories of cats we’ve already helped, including those who have been adopted. Check the last-updated date on each profile, and email us about the cat you’d like to meet.

Adoption fees typically help offset a cat’s care, such as spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and a microchip. What’s included varies. Ask Stray Kitty Rescue for the current fee, the cat’s medical records, and any follow-up care you’ll need to arrange. Many rescues arrange meetings by appointment, sometimes with a cat’s foster family. Share your town and the cat’s name so Stray Kitty Rescue can confirm where a meeting is possible and whether it can arrange a placement in your area.

Each cat has different home needs. Check the “Good with” rows on their profile, then tell us about your pets and children so we can discuss a good match. “Unknown” means we don’t have that information yet. Follow any adults-only or only-pet requirements.

Read the fostering page and follow “Apply to foster” to the rescue’s Google Form. It asks about your home, existing pets, cat preferences, and availability. Discuss the placement with the rescue.

Plan for food, litter, bowls, bedding, toys, and a carrier. Some rescues supply these or help when needed; others ask fosters to contribute. Confirm what Stray Kitty Rescue can provide before buying supplies, including any special food or equipment for your cat. Rescues often coordinate foster veterinary care. Confirm arrangements with the rescue before agreeing to a placement: which vet to use, who books and pays, and whom to contact after hours. Ask for an emergency plan in advance; for an urgent illness or injury, contact a veterinarian promptly.

The application includes several availability choices, including “unsure, but flexible.” Share your schedule and limits with the rescue so you can discuss a suitable stay; no placement length is guaranteed.

You can donate through the rescue’s PayPal link, which offers one-time or monthly giving, or share the cat profiles. For group giving or supplies, email the rescue to discuss what is currently needed.

Email the rescue with the location, what you’ve observed, and any photos you can safely take. The rescue needs to confirm whether it can help; this site does not promise intake or pickup. For an injured or seriously ill cat, contact a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital.

Our guides cover preparing your home, introducing cats, and everyday care. They link to published animal-welfare and veterinary resources. For your cat’s health or a specific care plan, ask your veterinarian.