Become a Pet Foster Parent

The Foster Care Program run by the Humane Society of Chittenden County (HSCC) in South Burlington places orphaned, pregnant, newborn, injured, sick, and under-socialized animals
into private homes for temporary housing. Some of HSCC’s most vulnerable residents benefit tremendously from foster care, which provides them with time outside of the shelter for recovery from an illness or injury, or to receive extra attention and socialization. Foster care also allows humans to learn more about the animal(s) in their care by observing their behavior as they transition into the household environment (which they will experience upon adoption), and it allows the organization to help more animals than they have room to house in their brick-and-mortar facility.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO FOSTER

• Safe housing for the animal(s)
• Food, medications, and other treatments given as instructed
• Transportation to/from the shelter and follow-up appointments
• Attendance at all scheduled follow-up appointments (checkups, vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc.) • Adherence to the foster care guidelines, which are provided to all foster caregivers

NOTE: While foster caregivers are not required to live in Chittenden County, fosters must live within a reasonable distance of the shelter and/or the emergency vet in Williston in case of emergency.

WHAT HSCC PROVIDES:

• Supplies needed for care of the foster animal(s)
• Guidance on appropriate care for the foster animal(s)
• Training on medical care as needed (administering medications, wound care, etc.) • Training plans as needed for behavior case animals
• After-hours contact information for emergencies

To learn more, call (802) 862-0135 or go to www.hsccvt.org