Foster
Foster Opportunities
Foster parents play a crucial role in helping rescue pets by temporarily bringing them into their homes for a few weeks or months. This vital support allows HALO to care for more animals and prepare them for adoption. Fostering provides a loving and nurturing environment for pets that need a bit of extra help, making it possible for our shelter to accommodate even more animals in need.
Fostering is both rewarding and challenging. While it requires dedication and effort, the satisfaction of seeing a pet thrive and eventually find a forever home is immeasurable. It’s an excellent option for those who aren’t ready to adopt but still wish to make a significant impact, such as snowbirds or students.
By becoming a foster parent, you contribute directly to the well-being of our most vulnerable pets and help HALO Animal Rescue expand its reach and effectiveness.
Day Foster
- Day fosters must complete the online volunteer orientation first.
- After the online orientation, please complete the day foster application.
Foster
- Foster parents must complete the online volunteer orientation first.
- After the online orientation, please complete the foster application.
Foster Facts
- Orientation Required: Before fostering, all potential foster parents must complete the online volunteer orientation.
- Flexible Lifestyle: Many foster parents successfully juggle fostering with having their own pets and jobs.
- Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to become a foster parent, but not everyone in the household needs to be an adult.
- Varied Needs: We are always in need of foster homes for a range of situations, including puppies and kittens, bottle babies, moms with their babies (both cats and dogs), pregnant dogs of all sizes, pets requiring medical treatment or rehabilitation, and those needing socialization or behavior rehabilitation.
- Supplies and Medical Care: HALO provides all necessary supplies and medical care for foster pets. This includes food, bowls, bedding, crates, carriers, vaccines, medications, and spay/neuter surgeries.
- Transportation Responsibility: Foster parents are responsible for transporting their foster pets to and from HALO for medical care and appointments.
Questions? Need help?
Email foster@halorescue.org or call 602-971-9222 ext. 106 for help getting started with fostering.
Day Foster Opportunities
Do you want to foster but don’t have the ability to keep a pet in your home or are out of town frequently? You can still help! HALO’s Day Foster Program allows a volunteer to take an eligible shelter dog for the day to give them a much-needed break from the shelter. Day fosters often take their dogs out for a hike or a walk through the park – some dogs even get a yummy pup cup while out on their field trip! Day fostering gives dogs a fun adventure to explore, socialize and engage in a different way. With your help, we can also gather more information about the pet’s temperament and get adorable photos or videos to promote the pet and hopefully find them their perfect home even faster.
Day Foster Requirements
- Day fosters must complete the online volunteer orientation first.
- After the online orientation, please complete the day foster application.
- You must be at least 18 years old to take a dog out for a day foster (but your kids can join you for the day foster as long as HALO is notified beforehand).
- Not all dogs are eligible for day fostering, so HALO will match each day foster with a pet that aligns with their preferences and comfort level if available.
- HALO will provide all the supplies needed for the day foster, including a leash, collar, poop bags, toys and treats.
- Day fosters are responsible for safely transporting the pet to and from HALO’s main shelter.
- Once you’ve completed the online orientation and the application form, please email foster@halorescue.org expressing your interest in the day foster program and we will discuss the next steps from there.
