​Foster

​Foster homes give pets a wonderful temporary home while they're waiting to be adopted. These precious pets have been through a lot, so your primary mission is to give them lots of love and attention.  From the safety of your home,  we will work in partnership with you to get a pet ready for adoption.

Fostering a pet is one of the most powerful ways you can help. It’s not forever—just long enough to give a homeless animal the love, safety, and healing they need to find their forever family.

Whether it’s a playful pup, a shy senior, or a litter of kittens, your home could be their haven.

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​We provide the supplies. You provide the love. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOSTER HOME

When you agree to foster a pet, you agree to do the following: 

• Provide a safe, clean, caring environment
• Provide food, water, litter, toys/enrichment, and shelter
• Provide exercise, socialization, and playtime as appropriate (based on breed, age, physical ability, etc.)
• Provide access to an enclosed yard or leashed walks 
• Monitor any medical and/or behavioral problems
• Supervise the pet when outdoors, with other pets and children 
• Transport to and from any necessary vet appointments
• Transport to and from offsite The Mabee ARC and/or adoption events
• Providing regular reports on pet's health, temperament, activity, etc

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

MHC ​will provide support and supplies to foster homes.

• Food
• Vetting expenses 
• Medication
• Crates/Bedding/Bowls
• Collar and tag with MHC info
• Toys (if needed​)
• Medical care

Open  up your home and save a life!
​​Ready to be a hero to our four-legged friends?

FOSTER APPLICATION FORM