Why become a Foster Care Provider?

Last year, the Humane Society of Chittenden County took in over 1,500 animals.  This included, dogs, cats, 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.

About the Program

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.

A  Mutually Beneficial Relationship

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!

The Perfect Match

Our Foster Care Coordinator will carefully match the animal(s) to the foster care provider using the following information:          

Orientations 

Orientations for new foster care providers are held monthly at the Humane Society. During this orientation, you will meet the Foster Care Coordinator and will be provided with further information on what is expected of our foster care providers. It will also allow new volunteers to meet some of our long time foster care providers. Orientations are scheduled monthly and reservations are required.  Please call the shelter to reserve your spot.

For more information on the Foster Care Program or other programs and opportunities offered by the Humane Society of Chittenden County, please call or stop by.

 Adoption Center Hours:

Tuesday-Friday: 1pm-6pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday & Monday: Closed to Public

  Phone: 802.862.0135

Address: 142 Kindness Court

South Burlington VT

 Email: bestfriends@chittendenhumane.org

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