Fostering a Pet
Newnan-Coweta Humane Society does not have a physical shelter. All of the animals in our care stay in foster homes until adopted by their forever family. We can only help as many animals as we have space available. Pet foster parents save lives!
What do pet foster parents do?
They care for a homeless pet as if he was their own until he is adopted. Also, the foster parent is able to learn about the pet’s personality, likes, and dislikes so that he can be better matched to the right forever home.
What if I get attached?
Getting attached to your foster pet is normal. After all, we do this because we love pets! The most common question we as foster parents are asked is how we can give them up. The answer is simple. It saves lives. It is hard to say goodbye to a pet we’ve fallen in love with, but the alternative is even sadder. We get the satisfaction of helping a previously unwanted animal find a loving forever home. That makes it all worth it.
If you do decide that you can’t give up an animal, that’s ok, too. Foster parents can go through the adoption process and pay the adoption fee just like any other adopter.
How do I become a pet foster parent?
If you feel you can help in any way, please submit an application. If you have specific questions about our foster program, please contact us. All foster homes are screened in the same way as adoptive homes.