Open Your Heart and Home

Fosters must be at least 21 years of age. They must abide by their resident city’s ordinance, homeowner association, and/or leasing requirements regarding the number of pets allowed in their home. The ideal foster is nurturing, patient, dependable and committed to the care of the rescued pet. Fosters must be willing to administer care set forth by Habitat 4 Paws and our veterinarians.

The typical foster stay ranges from two weeks to three months, depending on the specific needs of the animal(s) in your care. Sometimes the stay can be longer if there is medical needs or slow adoptions. We will discuss the time frame of each foster situation with you in advance.

Absolutely! Most of our fosters have their own pets. For certain fosters, such as puppies, kittens, and nursing mothers, we recommend keeping shelter animals separate from your pets when they first arrive to prevent stress and the spread of illness. We require that your pets be up-to-date on their annual vaccines.

Habitat 4 Paws will provide depending on the pet a crate, collar and H4P tag, leash, food, and for litter. We aim for food consistency to avoid upset stomachs. Some fosters provide their own food and litter, which we appreciate. All medical care, including monthly heartworm and flea preventatives, is also covered by Habitat 4 Paws.