
Want to save animals? Become a foster caregiver!
Foster caregivers provide a bridge of love to our animals from a life of hardship to a life of love in their forever homes. Fostering plays a crucial role in their lives. Our foster caregivers get to know the animals, which enables us to find the best fit for them when they are adopted. Fostering increases adoptability and allows us to save more lives!

Unlike adult cats who live at our Adoption Center, our kittens live in foster homes, usually with some or all of their littermates. Fostering helps kittens socialize and become loving companions. If you adore kittens, fostering might be perfect for you!

We work with local shelters to identify dogs who are great candidates for our foster program. Our foster caregivers choose the dog that best fits their home and lifestyle.
- Existing dogs: We ensure that the foster dog is a good match for any other animals in the home.
- Housetrained: If requested, we work to match housetrained dogs with our foster caregivers.
Our goal is to pair each foster home with a dog who meets their unique needs, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience for all.



Why Foster?
Fostering is fun, fulfilling and lifesaving! Here’s why:
- Fostering reduces shelter overcrowding, allowing us to rescue more animals.
- Fostering gives homeless animals a safe, loving space to prepare for adoption.
- Fostering is a short-term commitment with a life-changing impact.
- Fostering is a great way to see if adoption is right for you.
- Second Chance provides everything you need—supplies, vet care, training, and backup fosters.
- Most of all, fostering is incredibly rewarding. You’ll witness a pet’s transformation from fear to hope on their journey to a forever home.




















