Your heart. Their home. Our mission.
At Cat Care and Rescue, we believe every pet deserves a second chance. As a NO KILL foster-based rescue serving Illinois, we rely entirely on the compassion and dedication of people like you. Join our family of foster parents and volunteers to directly impact the lives of pets in need. Your help makes all the difference.
Open your heart: become a foster parent
Are you compassionate and dedicated, with a love for pets? Become a foster parent and provide a temporary, loving home for pet on their journey to adoption. You'll offer shelter, food, administer medicine if needed, and most importantly, socialize them. This direct care helps them heal, grow, and prepares them for their forever families. As a NO KILL foster-based rescue, your home is their lifeline.
Lend a paw: join our volunteer team
Not ready to foster but still want to help? Our volunteer team is vital to our NO KILL mission. We need support with pet transport to vet appointments or adoption events, administrative tasks, fundraising efforts, and social media outreach. Every hour you contribute supports our foster network and helps us provide compassionate care for every animal in need in Illinois. No matter your skills, there’s a place for you.
Make a difference today
Ready to help save a life? Getting started with Cat Care and Rescue is simple. Whether you choose to open your home as a foster parent or contribute your time as a volunteer, your support directly enables us to continue our NO KILL mission. Take the first step towards a rewarding experience and help us give more pets the care they deserve.
"Fostering with Cat Care and Rescue has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Seeing these cats blossom in my home before finding their forever families is truly amazing. They provide incredible support every step of the way."
Sarah K., Foster Parent