Foster Care

Foster Care

Volunteer foster caregivers provide temporary, in-home care for a homeless pet(s). The foster program is one of the most important aspects of our life-saving impact as it allows us to help animals who are not yet available for adoption, such as underage kittens and puppies, pregnant or nursing mothers with babies, ill or injured animals, or shy/under socialized animals.

We place more than 2,300 dogs, cats, and small mammals in adoptive homes each year, and about 1,000 of these animals get their start in our foster care program. We could not accomplish our mission, goals, or save nearly as many lives without foster caregivers. Fostering an animal is a wonderful way to experience the joy of owning a pet for those who are unable to make a permanent commitment to an animal.

Top reasons to become a foster parent:

  • Care for an animal without a long-term commitment
  • Watch animals heal, love, and trust again due to your nurturing and time
  • #FosterOneSaveOne: When animals are placed in foster care, more shelter space opens up for us to rescue more animals.
  • Cuddle puppies and kittens!