Foster care is an opportunity to care for an animal that isn't yet ready for adoption. It is an alternative for those who cannot make a long-term commitment, but would still like to help homeless pets in need. Fostering a pet is an extremely rewarding experience. North Shore Animal League America provides all medical care at our medical center at no cost, plus basic needs for your foster care pet including food, bowls, crate, litter and more.

The Animal League regularly rescues animals in need from shelters that would be euthanized due to illness, space, age and behavior. As a foster parent you would become part of a bigger picture at the Animal League. Not only would you be helping the foster animal in need, but you are also helping us make room to save another animal in need.

All kinds! We can match the perfect foster care pet to your individual needs. Whether you work or stay at home, have a small amount of time or want to make a full-time commitment, we have a pet you can help. Fostering is an opportunity to make a difference in an animal's life. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals, 21 years of age or older, who live within 50 miles of the Animal League and are willing to donate a portion of their lives to helping animals.