Now more than ever, animal shelters with cats and dogs in need of foster and forever homes [1] are asking for help from the community. With so much time spent at home, it's the perfect time to adopt or foster a pet, but just because you're home all day doesn't mean that the process will suddenly be simple or that your wallet has the bandwidth for a furry friend. But if you'd like to foster a cat, specifically, Smalls — a human-grade cat food brand [2] — wants to help you make it happen through its new "Foster with Smalls" initiative.

"If you are able to foster a cat during this time, we're here for you," Smalls wrote on its Instagram page. "Being a short-term foster to a cat in need is a great way to help while staying safe at home (and the kitty cuddles [3] are a solid bonus). Smalls is proud to sponsor new cat foster families with 30-days [4] of human-grade nutrition, care, and play products. DM us or email community@smallsforsmalls.com with relevant paperwork, and we'll take care of the rest."

And Smalls also notes that if you already have a pet-filled home or just aren't able to foster or adopt right now, you might consider donating to your local animal shelter or the ASPCA [5].