Temporarily help an animal in need?

It's a special kind of volunteerism, taking an animal or animals into your home for a period of time. Then when they’re ready, send them off, best paw forward, to their permanent homes.

We’re in need of a few good homes!

When we receive puppies or kittens that aren't quite old enough for adoption, they go out to foster homes where they will be loved, cuddled and started on house training until they are ready to go to their adoptive homes.

The following are requirements for those considering fostering:

• Own your own home, or have written approval from your landlord that you may foster.
• Have someone home enough to lavish affection and start house training. A full-time worker wouldn't be appropriate.
• Provide a safe place to keep the pups/kittens and perhaps a mother too if they came to NHHS as a family.
• Keep the pups/kittens separate from your own pets.
• Have on hand quality food necessary to feed the animals.
• Provide clean bedding and living space at all times, no romping in their own "by-products".
• Knowledge of the health and wellness needs of puppies/kittens and possibly nursing mothers.
• Submit to a home inspection.
• Complete an orientation and safe handling class at the shelter (held monthly).

If you can say "Yes" to all of these stipulations, complete a volunteer application form.

NHHS will interview you and arrange for a home check prior to placement of your first animal family. You will receive a list of contacts to call if you have any questions or problems. Those interested in fostering pets with medical issues are strongly advised to take the Emergency Pet First Aid Classes offered monthly at the shelter.

If you are ready to help a homeless family of puppies or kittens put their best paw forward, contact us today.