A home between homes
Make room for one more.
Temporary care gives shelter pets rest, routine, and a better path to adoption while making space for others in need.
Become a foster
Sometimes, all they need is someone like you.
Give a shelter pet the time, comfort, and care they need to feel safe, heal, and find their way home. The foster team will always help you through the journey.
Learn what fostering involves
Review placement types, household considerations, supplies, support, and time commitments.
Submit a foster application
Describe your home, resident pets, schedule, experience, and placement preferences.
Prepare with the foster team
Complete current requirements and receive guidance for a safe, supported placement.
Get Matched With a Foster Pet
Get matched with a pet whose needs fit your home and availability, with ongoing support from the foster team.
A home between homes
Meet Available Foster Pets
Meet pets ready for a temporary home. Our foster team will help you find the right match.
No pets are currently listed as Available to Foster. You can still apply to foster or contact our team about upcoming opportunities.
Ready to foster?
Offer a safe home between homes.
New fosters can apply here and the HST foster team will be in touch. Existing fosters can log in to the FosterLuv portal.