Foster to Save a Life
Open your home, nurture a pet, and help them find their forever family.
Fostering is one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference in an animal’s life. By providing temporary care, you give pets a safe, loving environment to heal, grow, and learn what love feels like, while freeing up shelter space for other animals in need. Every foster home truly saves lives.
What Fostering Means
We’re looking for foster homes to help animals of all ages and needs.
You could be providing a safe space for:
Kittens or puppies too young for the shelter
Adult dogs or cats recovering from illness or injury
Nursing moms and their babies who need a calm home environment
Pets needing socialization or extra attention before adoption
Fostering gives these pets the chance to thrive in a home setting and prepares them for a happy, healthy life in their forever home.
We Provide, You Provide
We Provide:
Medical care, vaccines, and medications
Food, supplies, and equipment
Training and ongoing support from our Rescue Team
You Provide:
A safe, loving home
Daily care, including feeding, grooming, and basic training
Transportation to veterinary appointments if needed
Attention, patience, and lots of love
Responsibilities & Requirements
Foster parents should be able to:
Be at least 18 years old and live in a pet-friendly home
Keep any current pets healthy, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
Bring foster pets to scheduled vet appointments
Understand that all foster animals remain the property of Darlington County Humane Society
Your tasks may include:
Feeding, grooming, and administering medications
Providing basic training (sit, come, leash walking, potty training)
Keeping foster areas clean and safe
Monitoring health and behavior, and reporting any concerns
Offering love, patience, and a stable environment
Why It Matters
Foster parents should be able to:
Be at least 18 years old and live in a pet-friendly home
Keep any current pets healthy, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
Bring foster pets to scheduled vet appointments
Understand that all foster animals remain the property of Darlington County Humane Society
Your tasks may include:
Feeding, grooming, and administering medications
Providing basic training (sit, come, leash walking, potty training)
Keeping foster areas clean and safe
Monitoring health and behavior, and reporting any concerns
Offering love, patience, and a stable environment
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to open your heart and home.
Once we receive your application, our Foster Team will reach out to guide you through the next steps.
Want more details? Check out our Fostering Guidelines and Timeline for everything you need to know about fostering with Darlington County Humane Society.