Foster Opportunities

Foster parents agree to temporarily take a rescue pet into their home for a few weeks or a few months to help prepare the pet for adoption. Fosters are a huge component in helping HALO rescue as many pets as possible. Fosters provide love and care to pets who need a little extra help. By fostering you are not only directly helping our most needy pets, but also allowing our shelter to provide care to more pets. The work that is required reaps immeasurable rewards. It is not always easy, but it is always rewarding. Fostering is a great alternative for those who are not ready to adopt, but who do have the ability to care for a pet temporarily such as snowbirds or students.

Foster Facts

Foster parents must complete the online volunteer orientation first.
Foster parents can and do often have pets and jobs.
You must be at least 18 years old to foster (but not everyone in the house must be).
We always need fosters for puppies and kittens, bottle babies, cat and dog moms with babies, pregnant dog moms of all sizes, medical treatments/rehabilitation, socialization, and behavior rehabilitation.
HALO provides all the supplies and medical care for foster pets, including food, bowls, bedding, crates and pens, carriers, vaccines, medications and spay/neuter surgeries.
Foster parents are responsible for transporting their foster pet(s) to and from HALO for medical care.

Become a Foster

Become a Day Foster

Day Foster Opportunities

Do you want to foster but don’t have the ability to keep a pet in your home or are out of town frequently? You can still help! HALO’s Day Foster Program allows a volunteer to take an eligible shelter dog for the day to give them a much-needed break from the shelter. Day fosters often take their dogs out for a hike or a walk through the park – some dogs even get a yummy pup cup while out on their field trip! Day fostering gives dogs a fun adventure to explore, socialize and engage in a different way. With your help, we can also gather more information about the pet’s temperament and get adorable photos or videos to promote the pet and hopefully find them their perfect home even faster.

Day Foster Requirements

Day fosters must complete the online volunteer orientation first.
After the online orientation, please complete the day foster application.
You must be at least 18 years old to take a dog out for a day foster (but your kids can join you for the day foster as long as HALO is notified beforehand).
Not all dogs are eligible for day fostering, so HALO will match each day foster with a pet that aligns with their preferences and comfort level if available.
HALO will provide all the supplies needed for the day foster, including a leash, collar, poop bags, toys and treats.
Day fosters are responsible for safely transporting the pet to and from HALO’s main shelter.
Once you’ve completed the online orientation and the application form, please email foster@halorescue.org expressing your interest in the day foster program and we will discuss the next steps from there.

Questions? Need help?

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