Foster a shelter animal in your home

About this opportunity

Fostering removes animals from the stress of shelter life, often for a few days to a few weeks. Foster families help animals recover from illness or surgery, build confidence, or simply wait in a calmer environment.

What to expect

• Commitment: anywhere from a few days to several weeks per animal
• All supplies and vet care covered by the shelter
• You return the animal when they're adopted or when your foster period ends
• Prior pet experience preferred but not required

How to sign up

Apply as a foster volunteer through your nearest Humane Society affiliate. Some programs accept applications year-round; others open them seasonally.