Foster

Our shelter has sick or injured animals who need the tender, loving care only our foster parents can provide. However the amount of care a foster animal needs varies.

Foster Volunteers are supplied with food, medication and anything else they need free of charge. All they have to do is provide the individual care, love, and attention the animals need to recover. You will, however, need a vehicle and flexible hours to pick up and drop off animals at the shelter.

Once the animal is back in good health it is returned to The Toronto Humane Society and put up for adoption.

How Does It All Work?

Initially, a veterinarian examines all of the animals. Once an animal is determined by a veterinarian to be in need of foster care, we will telephone foster volunteers to try to place the animal in a home. We provide details about the animal; intensity of care needed, an approximate length of stay, and discuss needed supplies. We ask that you make arrangements to come to the shelter to pick up the animal and supplies.

Your Existing Pets at Home

The majority of animals at The Toronto Humane Society that are sent to foster homes are of unknown background. Therefore, it is possible that they have been exposed to/and or are carriers of viruses and disease. If you have animals of your own, you need to take precautions before bringing a foster animal into your home. Your animals’ vaccinations must be up to date. This must be done at least two weeks prior to fostering.

To apply, please come down to the shelter and fill out an application form.

To view the animals currently available for foster care, please visit the Foster Animals section of our website.