Helping our most vulnerable pets
From the tiniest puppies and kittens to recuperating seniors, there are always pets at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona in need of a little extra help.
HSSA’s Foster Care Program provides care for animals not yet ready for adoption or who need a break from shelter life. Volunteers care for animals in their own homes, providing pets who are underweight, underage, sick, injured, or stressed the time they need to grow, heal, recover and find loving homes. Our volunteer foster parents save thousands of lives each year, and we need you to join them!
Start fostering today!
Email us at foster@hssaz.org, or visit our shelter during business hours — Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — and ask for the foster team!
We need foster care providers
Whether it’s a litter of puppies or a vulnerable newborn kitten, we depend on our foster families to cultivate healthy and confident animals who are ready to find a loving home.
Foster care requirements
Volunteers must be at least 18 and have completed HSSA Volunteer orientation to be the primary foster volunteer.
You must have reliable transportation to bring the animal(s) to and from HSSA Foster Care.
Love caring for pets in need!
Children younger than 18 may foster along with a parent or guardian.
Keep necessary veterinarian examinations and vaccination appointments.
Ready to become a foster?
Great! To begin the process of becoming a foster for homeless pets in need, all you have to do is let us know.
Where is the Foster Care office?
The HSSA Foster Care office is located in the green Admissions Building. Look for the Foster Care entrance.
