Foster Care
Fostering an animal for the Humane Society is a very rewarding experience. Many of the pets in our foster program were neglected, abandoned, or may have become an "inconvenience" for their owners. We believe theses animals deserve better, and that is why our Foster Program is so important. Without foster homes, we cannot rescue animals. The Humane Society is always in need of good foster homes - they are few and far in between.
Fostering is probably one of the most rewarding experiences anyone could ever have. The pleasure that comes from seeing an animal go from malnourished, unhealthy, and timid to healthy, beautiful and full of life, is immeasurable. Also, to see your foster pet adopted by a responsible, loving family who will give them a forever home is just "icing on the cake."
If you have been thinking about adopting a pet but are not sure if you are ready for the lifelong commitment, why not try fostering? The Humane Society covers all expenses, and you do not have to screen potential adopters. Qualified pet screeners thoroughly screen all potential adopters. All you have to do is provide a loving home until a permanent home can be found.
If you think you might be interested in fostering, please read below for qualifications. Thank you.
How to become a Foster Home for the Humane Society
All foster parents must be Humane Society members. If you are not a member, we can give you membership information. Anyone wishing to provide a foster home must:
- Exhibit responsible pet ownership (if applicable). If you own a pet, a vet check will be completed to ensure that you are a responsible pet owner.
- Agree to a home visit. All foster homes are inspected.
- Have enough time and space available to adequately care for a pet. Dogs must have a fenced in area. However, we do occasionally make exceptions depending on the type of dog. Humane Society dogs and cats must be inside pets. Of course, dogs need plenty of outside time for play and exercise.
- Be able to take pet for veterinary care as necessary. All expenses are covered.
- Agree to take foster pet to foster events as often as possible. We usually try to have one foster event every month.
- Agree to keep pet indefinitely until a permanent home can be found, unless certain problems arise that prevent continued fostering.
- Agree to return phone calls of potential adopters once they have been screened and qualify to adopt.
- Agree to show foster pet to potential adopters, by appointment only.
- Agree to follow-up with, or provide assistance to, potential adopters.
- Agree to follow Humane Society adoption procedures.
- Most importantly, agree to provide proper pet care, including fresh food and water daily, daily exercise and play time, and lots of love and attention. Dog fosters are expected to work on training their fostered dog, such as housebreaking and obedience.
All foster parents must sign a Humane Society foster contract and Department of Agriculture contracts. The Department of Ag. does not inspect foster homes, but they do inspect our records.
Mechelle Sullivan
Foster/Adoption Coordinator
(229) 247-3266, ext. 32
(229) 242-1361 home
patsully@bellsouth.net