Foster A Pet
Why Foster?
Expand Our Reach: More foster homes mean we can save more animals.
Experience Fulfillment: Fostering is one of the most impactful and rewarding roles in rescue.
Improve Adoption Success: Fostering boosts an animal’s chances of adoption and reduces the likelihood of returns.
Enjoy the Journey: You get to teach your foster animal what it means to be a happy, loved family member.
Responsibilities of a Foster Home:
Create a Safe Space: Ensure a clean, secure, and nurturing environment.
Provide Care and Enrichment: Offer exercise, socialization, and enriching activities.
Practice Patience: Be understanding as your foster animal adjusts to their new home.
Attend Vet Visits: Take your foster animal to any necessary veterinary appointments.
Assist with Documentation: Work with the Phoenix Humane Society of Greater Cattaraugus to create a bio and photos for your foster animal.
Facilitate Adoptions: Support the adoption process by helping with meet-and-greets during the application approval process.
Phoenix Humane Society of Greater Cattaraugus, Inc. operates with both a small facility and a network of foster homes, depending on availability. While our facility provides essential shelter and care, foster homes play a vital role in giving animals a more personalized, comforting environment. Together, these resources are crucial to our mission and to the overall well-being of the animals in our care.
Fostering a pet not only saves the life of the animal you welcome into your home but also frees up space for another in need. By offering a temporary, loving environment, you help your foster pet become more adoptable, boosting their chances of finding a permanent, forever home. Fostering is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission—it provides animals with the stability, care, and socialization they need to thrive. Whether it's a playful kitten, a recovering dog, or a senior pet needing comfort, your home can be their safe haven. With support and guidance from our team, fostering is a rewarding experience that truly changes lives—both theirs and yours.