Foster a Pet
Are you interested in embarking on a life-changing journey by becoming a foster parent?
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The St. Tammany Humane Society is looking for some very special people to open their hearts and their homes to some very special animals, if even for a short time. Companion animals require foster care for a variety of different reasons or just to make room for other orphaned pets looking for a second chance and a permanent loving home. 
Some animals require foster care for medical reasons or rehabilitation, while some just need a temporary home due to restrictions caused by their age, whether it be too young or too old, and some just need to be placed with families in order to become socialized and ready for permanent placement.
Foster care is not for everyone; it can be as challenging as it is rewarding, which is why the St. Tammany Humane Society requires training and a background check for your existing pets (proof of vaccinations from veterinarian), especially for those that foster sick animals. We want to make sure that your animals are not infected or that the foster animals are not further contaminated. Also, it is imperative that renters check with their landlords before taking in any animals for fostering.
There is an equal need for foster care among all the animals, so you may take your preference, however, cats typically require more short-term medical care as they are more easily prone to infection post-surgery. The St. Tammany Humane Society covers all medical expenses for these animals.
Learn more about the foster program:
GOAL
Your goal is to help animals outside of the shelter environment who are underage, sick, or under-socialized so that they may become healthy, adoptable animals.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The St. Tammany Humane Society will give you all of the supplies needed to care for foster animals. This includes food, litter, and medical care.
DUTIES
You will take underage, sick, injured, or under-socialized animals to your home until they are old enough, well enough, or you think they are ready for adoption.
QUALIFICATIONS
You must have the time and ability to work with your foster animal(s). Your own pets should be spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated. It is ideal if you have a room or space in your home where the foster animals can be “isolated” from your own pets when necessary.
TIME COMMITMENT
Varies depending on the animal. Average stay is two weeks but can vary.
SUPERVISOR
St. Tammany Humane Society Foster Coordinator, Janie, is in charge of our fostering program. She can be reached by email at janie@sthumane.org
These animals are full of heart and are sure to melt yours. If you have any questions or would like more information on fostering, please contact the St. Tammany Humane Society's fostering coordinator, Janie, at 985-892-PETS(7387) or by email at janie@sthumane.org.
Fostering is rewarding for everyone; open your heart and home to a pet in need
