HPA! Foster Program

Why Foster?

Fostering is a rewarding way to save lives. Every animal in our program has been given a second chance thanks to fosters like you. By providing a temporary home, you can experience the joys of pet companionship without the long-term commitment.

We always need holiday fosters, short-term fosters, and Doggie Day Out fosters, so there’s a role for every schedule! Your care helps us learn about each pet, ensuring the best match with their future family.

Fostering is flexible and life-saving. Open your heart and home—become a foster today!

What are the responsibilities of being a foster family?

  • Provide a safe, clean, caring environment
  • Provide exercise and socialization as appropriate
  • Monitor any medical and/or behavioral problems
  • Transport to/from any necessary medical appointments
  • Transport to/from adoption events
  • It is advised that you isolate your new foster pet from any resident pets for at least 72 hours
  • In certain cases or for medical reasons, especially for cats and bottle baby kittens, foster pets may require isolation from other animals in the home for 10-14 days or longer
  • HPA! will provide as many supplies as possible.  Supplies may be limited

Have questions about fostering?

Contact us at foster@houstonpetsalive.org for more information.