Not every animal is ready for the shelter environment right away. Some need a quiet place to heal from medical procedures, others need a little extra time to grow, and some just need a break from the hustle and bustle of shelter life. That's where our foster families come in.

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Fostering is a deeply rewarding experience that bridges the gap between a vulnerable animal's past and their future. By opening your doors for a short time, you aren't just giving an animal a temporary place to stay--you are saving a life.

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Why Fostering is Vital

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Our foster network expands the walls of our shelter, allowing us to rescue more animals. Fostering is essential for:

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• Puppies and Kittens: Little ones who are too young for adoption, have undeveloped immune systems or need round-the-clock feeding and socialization. (Orphan kittens, Bottle Babies, and Mother's with their litters of kittens are our biggest fostering need.)

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• Medical Recovery/Hospice: Animals healing from surgery, dogs going through heartworm treatment, or those experiencing injury or illness who need a quiet, stress-free environment to recover. Hospice homes are also sometimes needed.

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• Behavioral Support: Shy or anxious animals who need a patient environment to build up their confidence or skills.

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We Provide the Supplies, You Provide the Love and Care

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Worried about the cost? Don't be! We make sure our foster families have everything they need to succeed. We provide all the essentials, such as food, litter, bowls, bedding, toys, etc. 

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Rules of the Foster Road

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• We require our foster families to have a separate space for foster animals, ensuring their safety and the safety of pets living in the home currently.

• Our foster families should be within a reasonable distance from our shelter, to ensure proper care is able to continue.

• Regular, scheduled visits to the shelter are required to perform check-ups, vaccinations and other medications that are necessary to keep foster pets healthy. Foster families should be comfortable giving medications, with instructions from our shelter staff.

• We will ask for a vet reference for any animals that are currently in your home. We want to ensure that your pets are current on vaccinations prior to fostering, to ensure their safety and the safety of our pets, too.

• Any other pertinent information will be given upon approval of a foster application.

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Ready to Start?

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If you have room in your heart and home, please submit an application below to start the fostering process. We would love to have you on our team!

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