Foster Home Program

This program is designed to provide an alternative to the unwanted surrender of beloved pets of our deploying military service members. We do this by recruiting and qualifying volunteer foster homes who are willing to open their homes to provide a loving and safe environment for these pets until they can be reunited upon their owners' return. Beyond preparing for veterinary care and basic food/supply needs, this service is provided at "no cost" to the military service member.

When a foster home needed request is made, we work with the military service member to match their pet(s) with an appropriate foster home. We facilitate the foster home placement using our Foster Home Agreement - a written agreement that outlines the terms of the relationship and protects the interests of all parties involved.

Our affiliated Chapters and state specific Volunteer Directors/Foster Home Coordinators provide further assistance by attending pet introduction visits, placement visit, and homecoming meeting. During the foster term, where resources are available all efforts are made to remain in contact with the foster home to ensure the pet remains in a loving and safe environment, plus work with foster home caregivers in regards to any issues or concerns that may arise.

Where resources permit, short term foster (up to 9 months) is also available for pets of active military, military family with a deployed spouse, and veterans experiencing a qualifying emergency hardship. Currently these type of foster home requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.

If you are experiencing (or anticipating) an emergency hardship, please contact us for personal and confidential consideration.