Fostering an animal is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. By opening your heart and home, you help save lives and prepare animals for their forever family. Below, we explain the different benefits and responsibilities of fostering.
Fostering allows animals to be rescued from shelters or the streets and provides them with a loving home where they can heal and thrive until they find a forever family.
Gain valuable experience caring for animals. You’ll learn about their needs, behavior, and how to care for them—knowledge that can be applied to your own pets or your future foster animals.
Fostering isn’t just about helping the animals—it's about joining a network of like-minded individuals and receiving support from other volunteers and our team.
Your home should be a safe, clean, and comfortable environment where your foster animal can thrive. You’ll need to provide space for them to play, eat, and rest.
Fostering requires a significant time commitment. You’ll need to provide care, training, and attention to your foster animal for the duration of their stay in your home.
Fostering an animal often requires patience and understanding. Some animals may have special needs, medical care, or behavioral issues that require additional support.
Becoming a foster is easy! We provide all the food and supplies for the animal, you provide a temporary home and love. Follow the steps below to get started on your journey as an animal hero:
Fill out our online foster application form. We’ll ask for some basic information about your experience, home environment, and preferences for fostering.
The staff at Stray Paws will look over your application and reach out to you if they need more information. Please be patient!
Once you’re approved, you’ll be matched with a foster animal. Prepare your home and then welcome your new furry friend into your life!
Become a foster hero today and provide a loving temporary home for animals in need.
Apply to Foster