Foster Care
Willamette Humane Society’s foster care program serves a vital role in saving lives. Each year, the shelter receives more than 10,000 animals - many in need of special care.
Foster parents provide a temporary home and care for animals that may be too young for adoption, are recovering from injury or illness, or may need some behavioral training prior to being put up for adoption. Foster homes help alleviate the stress on the shelter’s capacity, staff, and resources during critical times.
Every month, there are 75-100 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies cared for by volunteer foster families. We have an animal for every home, but often do not have enough foster homes for every animal in need. Typically, animals are in foster homes for two to 12 weeks.
Please consider opening your heart and home to a foster animal. Your commitment helps save lives and lasts a lifetime.
WHS provides:
• Food
• Vaccinations
• Medication (if necessary)
• Collar & Tags
• Carrier or Crate
• 24-hour support phone number in case of emergency
Foster families provide:
• Shelter
• Socializing
• Tender Loving Care
• Play Time
Become a Foster Volunteer
If you’re interested in fostering, email your name, phone number, address, driver’s license number, and the types of animals you’re interested in fostering (cats, dogs, or both) to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We’ll contact you shortly to schedule a home orientation.
For more information about our foster care program, call our foster care coordinator at (503) 585-5900 ext. 303, or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
