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Become a Foster Hero

Do you want to help HSNT save the lives of the most vulnerable pets in our care? Do you have a little extra space in your home?

Consider becoming a Foster Hero!

Absolutely! We know you have a busy life and that your home may have limitations. Once you have filled out or foster application, you will start receiving our Foster Flash emails, which highlight all of our available pets and their specific details.

Can I Choose Which Pet I Foster?

HSNT typically needs foster homes for underage puppies or kittens, moms with litters of babies, and animals that are injured, sick, or scared. The length of time required for each foster varies; it could be a few days or as much as a few months, but the average foster lasts 2 to 6 weeks.

What Type of Pets Need a Foster Home and How Long Will I Need to Foster?

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

    • People under the age of 18 can foster with the approval of a parent/guardian.

    • Guardian will fill out the application and will assume the ultimate responsibility for the care of the pet(s) and all training(s) provided.

  • If you have your own pets, they must be altered and current on vaccinations.

    • You may be advised to keep the foster pet separate from your own pets, due to medical reasons.​

  • Must be able to pick up/drop off the foster pet for regular/required medical appointments and supplies at 1840 E. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76103.

  • Foster is responsible for meeting all requirements of their landlord, such as securing permission, providing pet deposit(s), financial responsibility for any damages incurred by foster pet and respecting any breed, size, or behavior restrictions outlined.

What are the Requirements to Become a Foster Hero?

When you foster an pet for HSNT, you provide them with a safe home setting, love and socialization. HSNT will provide you with the medical care, food and supplies needed to ensure that your foster pet thrives in your home! ​To become a Foster Hero in our HSNT Foster Program, please fill out our Foster Application. For more information and FAQ’s click here. For further questions, please email foster@hsnt.org. If you aren't able to foster right now, but want to support the program, check out our amazon our Amazon Foster Wish List.​

What Does Fostering Entail?

HSNT Foster Heroes provide temporary care for pets that are not ready to enter our adoption program for a variety of reasons. HSNT typically needs foster homes for underage puppies or kittens, moms with litters of babies, and pets that are injured, sick, or scared. The length of time required for each foster varies; it could be a few days or as much as a few months, but the average foster lasts 2 to 6 weeks.

What Is Fostering?

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