The Baltimore Humane Society is continuously looking for caring and devoted individuals to provide foster homes for animals in need. Unfortunately, many of the animals that come into the shelter are too young, too sick, or not socialized enough to be adopted out when they first arrive at the adoption center. To increase these animals’ chances of adoption, they must be placed into foster care where they can receive the one-on-one attention that they need. Our need for foster homes is especially great during the spring/summer kitten and puppy season. Fostering a shelter animal is a wonderful and rewarding experience, but requires time and dedication. Although previous fostering experience is not required, the ideal foster parent will have basic knowledge of animal care and be committed to helping find their foster animals a safe and loving ‘forever’ home.

Requirements

• Written and/or verbal approval of landlord (if you are renting)
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Complete a Foster Care Application and consultation session with staff member
• Provide your own transportation for routine veterinary appointments at our clinic (approx. every 2-3 weeks for booster shots for kittens/puppies)
• Ability to cover basic animal care expenses (food, litter, etc.) BHS is responsible for all medical expenses
• Willingness to actively ‘market’ your foster animals and assist in finding them forever homes (by attending our adoption events, etc.)

For more information about becoming a foster care provider, please contact Sara Spendelow, Program Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Download Canine (Dog) Foster application or apply online
• Download Feline (Cat) Foster application or apply online