Foster "parents" are volunteers who take pets into their homes and care for them until they are ready for adoption. It's a great way to volunteer from home.

In the spring and summer, numerous litters of kitten are born in a short period of time. We like to put them into foster homes and bring them back in over a period of time so we can properly prepare them for adoption. While some volunteers end up adopting their foster pets, please note that the foster program is not for people who want to "try out" an animal prior to adoption. It is intended to provide one-on-one attention in a home environment for animals, in order to best prepare them for adoption.

We wish you to provide a clean nurturing, indoor home for the pet, pending adoption. Bring the animal to our veterinarian for vaccinations and other routine treatment. Give medication as needed. We teach the inexperienced! Bring the foster back to us when it is ready to be adopted. For kittens, this is typically 8 weeks of age. We will give it age appropriate vaccines and spay or neuter so it is ready for adoption.

Absolutely! Socialization of kittens is important, that is what attracts a potential family to a pet. Playing, holding and cuddling is key to help the pet to learn to enjoy being around people.

No. We will do the adoptions here, when the pet comes back to us.

Yes, we would ask that you go through the adoption process we have established here.

We will work with you on providing temporary housing for your foster animal(s) while you are away.

Yes, you may foster animals if you have companion animals of your own. All companion animals must be up to date on vaccines prior to fostering. Foster animals will need to stay separated from your animals to reduce the risk of disease transmission. We provide medication and veterinary care for foster animals, but not for your own animals should they become ill.

There are many variables when fostering, but in general we ask for a 3-5 week commitment. If you are only willing or able to foster for only a couple of weeks, this program probably isn’t for you. We understand that circumstances can change and you can return an animal at any time if it becomes necessary.

No. We will provide veterinary care and medications, as approved by our veterinarian.

We can provide food, litter and carriers if needed.

You can apply to be a foster "parent" by filling out the Volunteer/Foster Application and Waiver and Release Form in our Foster Manual on our web site. Check out our Foster Application!

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