Foster

Fostering is a rewarding way to help animals, providing a safe, loving space for dogs, puppies, and kittens to grow, heal, and thrive. Whether building a dog’s confidence, helping a puppy explore, or nurturing kittens for adoption, your care transforms lives. From short-term stays to longer commitments, fostering makes a lasting impact, easing their transition from shelter to forever home.

Why Foster?

We are here to support you. We provide food, vet care, and supplies; you provide love. Every foster home saves lives by creating space for another animal in need.

Who Can Foster?

Anyone with a safe, caring home! Whether you're new to fostering or have pets of your own, we offer guidance and support every step of the way.

How It Works:

Apply – A quick and easy form gets you started.
Get Matched – We pair you with a pet that fits your lifestyle.
Foster with Support – We’re here to help from start to finish.

Join our Foster Team today and give an animal the chance they deserve!

Foster a Dog

Our dog foster program gives shelter dogs the chance to thrive in a home environment while they wait for adoption.

We provide all the supplies, medical care, and support—you provide love, attention, and a comfortable space where they can feel safe.

Fosters help dogs learn basic house manners and build confidence, making them even more adoptable. Most foster dogs remain available for adoption, so we ask that fosters bring them to the shelter for meet-and-greet appointments as needed. Some dogs may be in foster care while recovering from a medical condition or working on behavioral skills, with the goal of setting them up for long-term success. Whether you're fostering for a short time or longer, you're giving a dog the best possible start to their next chapter!

New to fostering? We encourage you to read A Friendly Guide to Fostering a Dog by The Farmer's Dog. It's a realistic overview of what the journey entails. It's not easy, but it sure is rewarding.

Foster a Dog

Foster a Cat

Our cat foster program gives kittens the extra care and socialization they need to grow into happy, healthy cats.

During kitten season, when our shelter is overflowing with little ones, foster homes make all the difference! We provide food, litter, medical care, and ongoing support—you provide love, patience, and a safe space for them to thrive.

Foster families help prepare kittens for adoption by socializing them and bringing them to the shelter every 2-3 weeks for vaccinations (and more often if medical care is needed). Once they're old enough for their spay/neuter surgery, they transition to our kitten room at the shelter to find their forever families.

Fostering is an incredibly rewarding way to make a difference—join us in giving these kittens the best start in life!

Foster a Cat

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