Animals arrive at HSVC in an array of ways and often require special attention and vigilant care until they’re ready for adoption. Some animals are too young, fragile, scared, or otherwise struggle to adapt to life in a shelter. Despite the causes and obstacles, our dedicated team of Foster Caregivers navigates difficult challenges and supports HSVC by serving, protecting, and ultimately saving precious lives in precarious ways.

If you are interested in stewarding some of our pawesome furiends -- baby cats, baby dogs, nursing Queen momma cats and dogs, and others in need of reprieve and recovery by providing them with a safe space, love, and care, please submit your information, and we will be in contact within 2-5 business days. 

To become a Foster Caregiver for HSVC's animals, you must:

• Be 18 years old or older.
• Have a current Driver’s License and insurance, and a reliable means of transporting animals. 
• Maintain prompt and clear communication with the Foster Coordinator regarding the health and well-being of animals under your care.
• Remain responsive throughout the duration of your Foster assignment and be forthcoming and transparent with problems and urgent situations as they arise.
• Be willing and able to transport animals in need of medical attention, sometimes with little to no notice.
• Honestly and entirely complete the Foster Caregiver Application and Hold Harmless Agreement, to be approved by the Foster Coordinator.
• Read, understand, and sign HSVC’s Foster Caregiver Manual.
• Attend onboarding meetings and trainings.
• Help animals with behavioral training, housebreaking, and other basic manners.
• Provide enrichment, socialization, and training to enhance animal’s experience/ increase their adoptability.
• Remain vigilant and notify us immediately if animals display any concerning or severe health or behavior issues.
• Be willing to return the animal(s) to HSVC upon request.
• Update staff on a daily or weekly basis about the animal’s status, progress, and needs.
• Be willing to make the animal(s) available to meet prospective adopters.

HSVC provides all sustenance, essential and enrichment supplies, and routine and medical care. Felines and canines will be assessed by a Veterinarian upon intake and will receive appropriate treatments and be spayed or neutered when one of our DVM deems it appropriate. Kittens and puppies must return every two weeks for routine checkups, vaccines, and medications, and when they need to be evaluated by a Veterinarian.

Watch this video to learn about HSVC’s foster program!

We highly recommend the Kitten Lady to people who are keen to expand their knowledge and enhance their skills to provide care for fragile kittens and their Queen mothers. The Kitten Lady has a treasure trove of information and videos on her website.

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Anyone keen to know more about Bottle Babies, Caring for Growing Kittens, Keeping Kittens Healthy, and Feral Felines & Kittens Found Outdoors will benefit from watching her webinar here:

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