Fur Foster Parenting is one of the many rewarding volunteer opportunities at Central Alberta Humane Society.
Foster parents take an animal into their own home, provide basic care including daily exercise, feeding, grooming, positive reinforcement and socialization, as well as special care such as medication or training – and of course tons of love!
Cats, dogs and rabbits are in need of foster homes. All supplies and veterinary care is provided by the Central Alberta Humane Society. Foster time commitment varies from each individual case (from a weekend get-away from the Shelter bustle, to up to 4 months in extenuating circumstances).
Fostering can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. Yes you form attachments, but knowing your care gave an animal a chance to prepare for their forever home is definitely worth it!
For more information, please contact our
Foster Coordinator: Email
Phone: 1-403-342-7722 ext. 212
Some of the most valuable lifesaving work isn’t happening at shelters and rescue organizations. It’s happening in homes. We’re talking about the important foster work done by volunteers every time they open their homes to a dog or cat from a shelter.
Foster pets make great houseguests. They’re just happy to be out of the shelter and they don’t care if there’s potato chip crumbs between the couch cushions (in fact, they might like that quite a bit).
Fostering a pet does not require that you have loads of free time or advanced dog training skills. In fact, most shelters offer foster opportunities that fit your schedule. Of course, felines need foster homes, too. Kittens are some of the most at-risk animals in shelters, so providing foster homes for them is critical to saving their lives.
Some animals don’t do well in a shelter environment. They may be elderly or frightened of the smells and sounds. These animals have a much greater chance of being adopted if they’re placed in a home environment and are given some TLC.
If a foster animal needs veterinary care, it is the responsibility of the shelter to provide it. We even provide food and other supplies to their foster homes if needed.
If a foster animal needs veterinary care, it is the responsibility of the shelter to provide it. We even provide food and other supplies to their foster homes if needed.
Fostering an animal can be a rewarding experience for anyone of any age! As long as you are allowed to have pets in your home you can enjoy the companionship of an animal needing a temporary home.
You’ll be able to learn about behaviour, grooming and social interactions as you spend time with your foster pet.
You’ll learn the little details about the animals personality. This is an incredible gift to individuals looking to adopt this animal. You’ll be able to inform them of all the strong points as well as areas that need to be focused on if they are considering your foster.
If you already have a dog or cat, fostering can provide your pampered pet with a companion and playmate.
Fostering teaches children about compassion and generosity.
You are making room for another animal in need at the shelter. One more open run or kennel means one less to turn away. Fostering means that you save a life.
