Foster
Sign up to become a Foster Volunteer
Complete an online application using Better Impact
Sign up to FosterUnable to volunteer at the shelter? Want animal companionship, but not ready to adopt? You can help shelter animals from the comfort of your own home!
Urgent Fostering Needs
- Kittens and Puppies - We receive a lot of kittens (and very rarely puppies) who are too little to eat on their own and need to be bottle-fed. This is time consuming, but very rewarding work!
- Dogs - Provide relief and respite for shelter dogs. Fostering can be very beneficial for dogs with extended stays.
Complete a foster volunteer application, or contact foster@multco.us for more information.
Other Fostering Needs
- Puppies/kittens - Puppies and kittens that are too young to be spayed/neutered go into foster care until they are old enough for surgery so they can get some basic training and socialization skills.
- Moms with babies - Mom nursing kittens or puppies need a quiet foster home to relax and raise their babies in. All the joy of bottle babies with a lot less work!
- Medical - Animals with colds, healing wounds, broken bones, recovering from surgery, etc. all need foster homes to recover in, away from the shelter.
- Socialization - Many animals are scared in the shelter environment. Slow, positive reinforcement in a foster home sets them up for success in their adoptive homes.
- Respite - Animals that have been at the shelter for a long time sometimes just need a short break from the stress and benefit greatly from time spent in foster care.
Estefania R.
Foster Training Handbooks
Dog Foster Handbook
Some pups just need a little extra TLC before they are ready for adoption. Others may be too young for surgery, have an injury, are pregnant, are part of an investigation, or have a behavior or medical concern. Learn the basics of fostering dogs, and how to address common health or behavior issues.
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Kitten Foster Handbook
As our most at-risk population, kittens require consistent, individualized attention to overcome health and fragility challenges. Learn the basics of setting up your space, bottle feeding, addressing health concerns, and socializing your fosters to prepare them for adoption.
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Cat Foster Handbook
Some cats just need a little extra TLC before they are ready for adoption. Others may be too young for surgery, have an injury, are pregnant, are part of an investigation, or have a behavior or medical concern. Learn the basics of care, cleaning, and common health and behavior issues.
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