A foster home is a temporary living situation for pets in our program while they are awaiting placement in a permanent home. Foster families provide shelter, food, care and love. Heartland incurs the costs - you contribute the time. Sign up here or read below to learn more.

The FACTS:

Our fosters provide temporary homes for dogs and cats outside of shelter walls. Studies show as little as one night in a home lowers the cortisol levels of pet. Fosters choose short-term or long-term arrangements and what type of ages and animals they can help.

Our PROMISE:

We provide all the medical care, equipment, toys, food and treats you need to provide quality care to your foster pet. Pets entering foster homes have received a health screening and be on flea and tick preventative.

Your PROMISE:

You provide a safe, clean and caring home and monitor the pets medical/behavior problems. You agree to transport the animal to the shelter for adoption or medical appointments.

We never force you to take a pet home - you have final say on what and when you foster. Categories include: Neonatal puppies or kittens, current pets available for adoption, weekends or short-term getaways, or even dogs or cats recovering from surgery or in hospice care.

Fostering is a great way to enjoy a pet if you are not in a position to make a lifetime commitment yet. It can be an excellent opportunity for a college student. Foster Caregivers make an enormous difference in the number of animals requiring euthanasia each year due to the lack of homes or shelter space.

To get started, click here to fill out paperwork and a staff member will contact you at their earliest convenience.