Foster Overview

FOSTER OVERVIEW

What Fostering Is

Fostering is the temporary care of an animal in your home while they wait for permanent adoption. Foster homes provide a safe, stable environment where animals can recover, grow, and adjust to life outside of rescue care.

Fostering can include basic daily care such as feeding, socialization, exercise, training support, and providing a calm space. Some animals may also need extra attention depending on their medical, behavioural, or emotional needs.

Fostering is not permanent ownership. It is a vital support role that helps bridge the gap between rescue and adoption.

Why It Matters

Fostering plays a critical role in saving lives. It allows more animals to be rescued by freeing up space in the sanctuary system and giving animals a better chance to heal and thrive in a home environment.

Animals in foster care often:

• Recover faster in a home setting

• Become more socialized and adoptable

• Experience less stress than shelter environments

• Receive more individual attention and care

Without foster homes, many animals would have limited options for safety and rehabilitation.

Fostering directly increases the number of lives that can be saved and helps prepare animals for successful long-term adoption placements.