Foster Care Saves Lives

Want to help a pet in need but aren’t sure if adoption is for you? Consider our foster program. Foster care is temporary care and shelter for our animals that are either too small, sick, injured or need socialization We are looking for patient and kind adult volunteers to participate.

Animals are placed in foster care for a set period of time (average of 1 week) and later returned to the Greenville Humane Society for a check-up. For the duration of foster care, the Greenville Humane Society provides food, any necessary medications, a crate, a collar and leash (for dogs), a pet carrier (for cats), and training for the volunteer. All the foster needs to provide are love, attention, and proper care for the pet.

Foster Program Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have current pets spayed/neutered
• Have current pets up to date on vaccinations
• Have appropriate facilities to house the animal
• Live in a house/apartment where pets are allowed
• Complete an application and submit it to the Greenville Humane Society
• Be able to bring the foster animal to the Humane Society for scheduled appointments
• Understand that all animals remain the property of the Greenville Humane Society and must be returned for medical care and adoption

Foster Program Volunteer Responsibilities

• Provide a loving and nurturing environment for the foster animal
• Feed, medicate and groom the foster animal as instructed by the Greenville Humane Society
• Isolate personal animals from the foster animal for the duration of the foster period, unless specifically given permission from the Greenville Humane Society to do otherwise
• Ensure the safety of the foster animal
• Observe and report any changes in behavior, health or temperament to the Greenville Humane Society
• Keep the foster animal under your care for the designated time period