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Jean J. fosters kittens, and cats with medical or behavioral needs while enjoying some purr therapy as well. Community support is an important part of our shelter system.

For Rebekah U., fostering medically needy cats feels like an easy and rewarding extension of what she’s already doing for her owned cats, and in her medical profession.

Endearingly called “The Puppy Lady” by friends and neighbors, Kristin S. grew up on a working farm surrounded by animals, and now has a special place in her heart for puppies as a foster volunteer.

When Heidi was a child, her mother took in an abandoned cat. Ever since, Heidi has wanted to take care of animals in need of special help- a role that she now fulfills as foster volunteer.

Tracy J. has always had animals, whether they were cats, dogs, chickens, or goats. So it came naturally for Tracy to want to help the animals of our community as a foster volunteer.

After thirty years as a 911 supervisor, Kat B. found peace and a calling as a volunteer fostering hospice animals at Multnomah County Animal Services.

Blazer's niche has always been to foster animals most in need, who may not have made it without her help. Through the years, she has helped to expand the capacity of MCAS for young kittens.

Kim P. has been a foster volunteer with Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) for over twenty years, and has been part of transformational changes to give new life to animals in need.

Congratulations to Ronda L., the February 2021 Volunteer of the Month. As a foster volunteer since 1998, Ronda has saved countless kittens and cats over the years.

Enid T. led the Pet Loss Support Group at DoveLewis Animal Hospital for 33 years. As a long-term volunteer at MCAS, Enid gives the gift of life to countless kittens as a foster volunteer.