There are many types of fosters: Kitten Warriors, Puppy Crusaders, Adult Cats, Adult Dogs, Petcations, Hospice Heroes, and more! 

There are a variety of reasons why a pet may require foster care. The largest population of pets in our foster program are kittens and puppies that are too young to be adopted and need extra care that we cannot provide in the building. These include kittens and puppies that need bottle or syringe feedings, mothers nursing their babies, and weaned kittens who just need to grow and stay healthy! No matter how comfortable we try to make the environment at the LHS Center for Pets, many animals who come through our doors do not thrive in this setting. Adult cats and dogs may require special attention or just need a break from the stress.  We also love to send pets to foster who need medical care- as a home environment and TLC can make an incredible difference in a pet’s recovery. Sometimes LHS needs a little help making space so we don’t become overcrowded. We also often need to make room to bring dogs or cats from other shelters who may be at a high risk of euthanasia. When you foster, you are truly saving a life!

The saying rings true- sometimes it does take a village! Our active and growing Foster Community is centralized around our private Facebook Group, community events & fundraisers, and our shared love for the pets. We share the burden of rescue work by offering both tips and tricks, sharing and supporting each other’s foster journeys, and enabling each other to find relief and take breaks.