Foster caregivers provide temporary care for shelter cats, dogs, kittens and puppies in their own homes. Sometimes the animals in need are too young to be adopted. Sometimes the animals are sick or frightened and need some TLC before adoption. Sometimes the animals are healthy and happy, but instead of waiting for their forever families in a lonely shelter kennel, they can wait in a cozy foster home!

If you’re interested in becoming a foster caregiver at the Atlanta Humane Society, your first step is this New Foster Orientation! Join us for a live viewing of our prerecorded orientation video, where we share what to expect when you are a foster and provide you with all the information you need to be a successful advocate for the animals through fostering. After watching the video, members of our Foster Team will answer questions live in a Q&A to ensure you feel confident before moving through the next steps to becoming a foster caregiver.

Once you’re formally a foster caregiver for the Atlanta Humane Society, you’ll receive access to our Foster Board that is updated daily to show you the animals currently available for foster. You then are able to choose which animal you’d like to foster. The Atlanta Humane Society will provide you with everything you need to foster the animal you’ve chosen including food, toys, and medical support.