FOSTER CARE 

Connecticut Humane Society Foster Care Volunteers temporarily care for animals in their own homes until they are ready for adoption. Foster care volunteers provide individualized care and socialization for some of the most needy shelter animals.

The Connecticut Humane Society provides all of the supplies needed during the foster period. Volunteers experience all of the joys of parenting without the lifetime responsibility or financial cost. The typical foster period is 2-8 weeks, depending on the needs of the animal(s).

Read Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Care.

Foster Care Volunteer Requirements

* Own their own home or provide written permission from your landlord that you can foster pets 

* Isolate foster animals from family pets in a spare room if required

* Maintain a peaceful, loving environment for the foster animals and spend quality time socializing them

* Utilize the Connecticut Humane Society medical staff for all emergency and non-emergency treatment of fosters 

* Commit to the entire foster period with the animal, and return the animal promptly at the end of the foster period

* Participate for a minimum of 6 months


If you are interested in opening your heart and your home to these deserving animals, please complete our volunteer Foster Care application for the shelter closest to you:

Newington Volunteer Foster Application

Westport Volunteer Foster Application

Waterford Volunteer Foster Application