Foster

Fostering is a great way to help save more lives! We have multiple ways to help with fostering out of your home. From a weekend break for an overstimulated dog to a longer term of up to a couple months, we have options! We have options! Fosters allow us to help more animals in our community and help the ones we have show their best selves. A dog is up to 70% more likely to be adopted when they leave the building. Even an hour with our Hiking Hounds program increases their chances by 11%.

Did You Know…

We provide ALL necessary supplies, medical treatments, AND provide training! No experience needed, just a love and passion for animals and a willingness to learn.

What Is Involved With Being A Foster Parent?

Foster parents first and foremost provide a safe, clean home that meets the needs of your specific foster animal(s). We are all about open communication and meeting the individual emotional and physical needs of our animals. Kittens and puppies need frequent waste cleanings and more active weight/health monitoring. Adults frequently need time and patience to destress from the shelter environment. We also have some minor medical cases that need daily medicine and to be kept separate from other animals.

Foster parents help animals who, for many reasons, are not ready yet get to the point of being available for adoption. It is a lot of work for a lot of reward. Fosters make a HUGE difference in the lives of our animals!

Questions? Feel free to send an email to foster@humanesocietytennessee.org!

Types Of Animals That Need Foster Homes

  • Puppies or kittens too young/small to be adopted
  • A mother with her litter of kittens or puppies
  • Timid dogs or cats that need socialization and love
  • Elderly animals needing end-of-life care (Fospice)
  • Dogs or cats with minor medical needs
  • Any animal when area partner shelters become overcrowded

FOSTER APPLICATION

Interested? Contact the Foster Coordinator via email foster@humanesocietytennessee.org or 865-573-9675 x109.


If you can’t foster but want to support our program, check out our Amazon Wishlist! We greatly appreciate the support!!