Open Your Heart and Home
Shelter life can be stressful to many of the animals who find their way here. Our staff and volunteers work hard to make all the animals as comfortable and stress free as possible, but it doesn’t make up for a loving home or foster home.
We Need Foster Families For:
Kittens
These babies have been orphaned and need around the clock care and bottle feeding or may not be old enough for adoption.
Puppies
These little ones need help being socialized and assistance with training to get them ready for adoption.
Pregnant Mothers
Care for a mother and her babies while she is pregnant and nursing.
Dogs
These animals may have been waiting a long time for their FURever home and need help with training or are extra stressed in the shelter environment.
Medical Needs
There are many animals with medical needs that need more individualized attention than can be provided at the shelter. Their needs would best be met inside a home.
What Fostering Means
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for shelter animals who need to heal, grow and get extra TLC while searching for FURever homes
- Help animals transition from the stress of living at the shelter
- Save the lives of bottle baby kittens and young kittens (4 to 8 weeks old)
- Socialize puppies and kittens and prepare them for the next chapter in life and their FURever home
- Reduce FAS (Fear, Anxiety and Stress)
- Increase a shelter animal’s chances of getting adopted
- Create more space in the shelter for other animals in need
- Reduce overcrowding in the shelter
- Save more lives through expanded capacity
- Have an animal companion without a lifetime commitment
- Teach children responsibility and caring for animals
- Free snuggles and unconditional love
- All expenses and supplies are covered by the Humane Society of Macomb
Foster Requirements
Experience Level:
While we prefer families with experience, we are willing to train to make sure that the animals in need are taken care of.
What We Provide:
All medical care and veterinary expenses
Food and supplies
Training and support
24/7 emergency contact
What You Provide:
A safe, loving temporary home
Time and patience for socialization
Transportation to veterinary appointments
Updates on foster animal's progress
Types of Foster Care
Short-Term Foster (2-8 weeks)
Long-Term Foster (2+ months)
Emergency Foster
Maternity Foster
Ready to Save Lives Through Fostering?
Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to help animals in need. You’re literally saving lives by providing the love, care, and stability these animals need to thrive.
Questions About Fostering?
Contact us for more information:
Phone: 586-731-9210
Email: info@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
We’re here to support you every step of the way in your fostering journey.
Not Ready to Foster?
Other Ways to Help:
Volunteer at the Shelter
Donate to Support Foster Program
Sponsor a Kennel
Share Our Foster Needs on Social Media
Current Foster Families
Thank you for opening your hearts and homes to animals in need! For foster support or questions, please contact us at 586-731-9210.