We foster cats for one of the well known charities. They provide a run in our garden, food and vets care. We then look after the cats/kittens until we can find them a suitable new home. Everyone in the local branch is an unpaid volunteer.
We often bring the cats into our home for a few hours, just to get them used to a house, if they were previously living outside. We give them lots of affection, patience is needed as they are often rather shy and scared at first.
We recently had two lovely 8 year old brothers in. The owners were quite elderly and reluctantly had to give the cats up, due to moving into care. It was so sad for them, but at least we could tell them we had found a loving new home for their boys.
We have just had a really lovely email and pictures from a lady who took two of our foster cats earlier this year.
It is so rewarding to get feedback - to see them happily settled in a lovely safe home and enjoying life again. Some have had a bad start in life and been ill treated etc.
If anyone is doubtful about taking on a new cat themselves, fostering is another option to consider. Yes you do have to give them up after developing a relationship with them, but it is very satisfying too.
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Well done seacliff 
I couldn’t do what you do but always have rescue cats, sometimes two at a time, they have been lovely companions over the years.
I just couldn't resist sharing these two photos I've received today from cats we've rehomed this last year. I think you'll agree they look pretty relaxed and happy!!
It's so lovely that so many people take on rescue cats. I always have (and also a Heinz 57 dog at one time). They make lovely pets.
Yes Humpty go for it .... I thoroughly recommend fostering. Good luck x
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