Humane Society of Catawba County is looking for people interested in fostering homeless animals. Fostering is often necessary when animals need a little more time and TLC prior to adoption; for example, mothers with nursing litters, orphaned litters, and shy animals that need extra socializing. HSCC also has a growing need for short-term foster care, sometimes just a couple of weeks, for healthy dogs awaiting transport to another rescue. HSCC will provide everything you need; the foster family will only need to bring the animal to the shelter occasionally for medical check-ups or for their transport date. The time commitment and selected animal(s) are entirely based on what is convenient for the foster family If you are interested in opening up your home and heart by becoming an in-home hero contact HSCC for more information.

  • Dogs or Puppies
  • Nursing Puppies
  • Bottle Babies
  • Cats or Kittens
  • Medical Needs
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Have current pets spayed/neutered
  • Have current pets up-to-date on vaccinations
  • Have appropriate space to house foster animals –separate from other pets in the home
  • Flexibility to bring foster animals to HSCC for routine vaccinations
  • An complete understanding that ALL foster pets are the property of Humane Society of Catawba County and must be returned to the shelter for medical care and adoption
  • Provide a loving and nurturing environment for the foster animal(s)
  • Feed, medicate, and groom the foster animals as instructed by HSCC
  • Isolate foster animals from family pets
  • Observe and report any changes in behavior, health, or temperament to HSCC
  • Understand that all potential adopters must go through HSCC adoption procedures