Interested in Becoming a Foster Volunteer?

Here's How the Foster Program Works
•  You provide a temporary, loving home along with socialization, food, litter and other supplies.
•  You choose the type of animal you would like to foster. We will help you pick the specific pet.
•  You are invited to attend MCHS adoption events.
•  MCHS pays for basic shots and for the foster's spay/neuter.
•  MCHS will put your foster pet's photo and information on our website.

Foster homes are needed for all types of animals from dogs and cats to rabbits, guinea pigs, other small mammals, birds and reptiles.

If you have questions about the Foster Program, please call 240.793.4201 or email fostermau@mchumane.org.

If you would like to become a Foster Volunteer, complete and submit the application at the bottom of this page. Someone from the Foster Program will contact you, and we will be with you every step of the way.
•  We'll answer your questions.
•  We'll offer advice.
•  We'll give you encouragement.

Join us and find out how rewarding it is to be a foster "parent".

Foster Volunteer Requirements/Commitments

In order to be approved as a foster parent, you must meet the following requirements:

•  Written and/or verbal approval of landlord (if you are renting).

•  Provide own transportation for veterinary appointments at a minimum of every two weeks, or in case of an emergency.

•  Have a flexible schedule.

•  Commitment of at least six months to the program.

•  Complete a Foster Care Application and sign a foster care agreement.

•  Home visit/training interview by foster staff.

•  Ability to lift, push, carry 15-20 pounds.

•  Ability to offer physical separation from your animals as needed.

Foster Program Hours

Mon-Fri 10am-7pm and Sat 9am-5pm

Related pages:

Policies, fees and procedures for adopting a foster animal

Become a kitten foster parent