Foster

Foster Opportunities

Foster parents play a crucial role in helping rescue pets by temporarily bringing them into their homes for a few weeks or months. This vital support allows HALO to care for more animals and prepare them for adoption. Fostering provides a loving and nurturing environment for pets that need a bit of extra help, making it possible for our shelter to accommodate even more animals in need.

Fostering is both rewarding and challenging. While it requires dedication and effort, the satisfaction of seeing a pet thrive and eventually find a forever home is immeasurable. It’s an excellent option for those who aren’t ready to adopt but still wish to make a significant impact, such as snowbirds or students. 

By becoming a foster parent, you contribute directly to the well-being of our most vulnerable pets and help HALO Animal Rescue expand its reach and effectiveness.

Day Foster

  1. Day fosters must complete the online volunteer orientation first.
  2. After the online orientation, please complete the day foster application.

Foster

  1. Foster parents must complete the online volunteer orientation first.
  2. After the online orientation, please complete the foster application.

FOSTER FACTS

  • Orientation Required: Before fostering, all potential foster parents must complete the online volunteer orientation.

  • Flexible Lifestyle: Many foster parents successfully juggle fostering with having their own pets and jobs.

  • Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to become a foster parent, but not everyone in the household needs to be an adult.

  • Varied Needs: We are always in need of foster homes for a range of situations, including puppies and kittens, bottle babies, moms with their babies (both cats and dogs), pregnant dogs of all sizes, pets requiring medical treatment or rehabilitation, and those needing socialization or behavior rehabilitation.

  • Supplies and Medical Care: HALO provides all necessary supplies and medical care for foster pets. This includes food, bowls, bedding, crates, carriers, vaccines, medications, and spay/neuter surgeries.

  • Transportation Responsibility: Foster parents are responsible for transporting their foster pets to and from HALO for medical care and appointments.

Questions? Need help?

Email foster@halorescue.org or call 602-971-9222 ext. 106 for help getting started with fostering.