Why become a foster care provider?

The Colorado Humane Society cares for thousands of animals.  This includes dogs, cats, snakes, kittens, rabbits, chinchillas, ferrets, guinea pigs, mice and even the occasional parrot.  Foster care providers are essential to the proper care and management of all of these animals.  They provide temporary housing for shelter animals; animals whose immune systems might be compromised, others who might become stressed in a shelter, and still others who would benefit from socialization.  Fostering is a rewarding experience for both the animals and their human providers.

The Foster Care Program places injured, sick, under-socialized, orphaned, pregnant, and newborn animals into private homes for temporary housing.  We provide our foster caregivers with all the support needed until the animals are recovered or old enough to be adopted.  The animals then return to the shelter to begin their search for a forever home.

Foster Care is particularly important for special needs animals.  Puppies and kittens too young to be adopted; young animals in need of socialization; animals recovering from surgery or illness – all can benefit from foster care.

Fostering will give you new insights and awareness of animal behavior.  If children are involved, it teaches them compassion and responsibility.  Just as important, you’ll have the knowledge that you have impacted the life and likelihood of the adoption of a companion animal.  Your support can make a tremendous difference in the lives of these animals!

Please contact us today to see how you can make a difference!