Foster with us!

Open Your Home, Change a Life... Fostering gives animals the love and comfort they need while they wait for their forever homes!

WE NEED DOG FOSTERS ASAP FOR THE NEXT 2 - 3 WEEKS  !!!!

Why Foster?

Fostering saves lives!

Every foster family creates room for another animal to be rescued. You can offer the comfort, care, and love that only a home can provide, while helping our shelter make even more space to save lives. Opening your home to a pet in need gives them the chance to heal, grow, and shine outside the shelter.

Who?

  • Individuals or families with a safe, pet-friendly home.

  • Must be at least 18 years old (or have a guardian’s consent).

  • Able to provide care, love, and attention.

  • Have reliable transportation for vet appointments or supply pickups.

What?

  • Any dog or cat available to foster!!!!

  • Animals recovering from surgery or illness.

  • Pets needing a break from the shelter environment.

  • Long-term residents who need socialization or training.

  • Moms with litters.

Where?

  • A safe and loving temporary (or permanent) home!

  • Daily care, feeding, and socialization.

  • Transportation to vet appointments or adoption events.

  • Updates and photos to help us find their forever home faster.

How to Foster?

Our team will guide you through every step — from choosing the right pet for your lifestyle to providing supplies and support along the way. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a few months, you’ll be giving an animal the love and stability they need to find their forever home.

Apply to Foster!

Fill out our quick online form so we can learn more about you, your home, and what kind of pets you’d like to help. This will help us find your perfect match!

Meet Your Match!

Our team will contact you to find the perfect foster fit. We’ll walk you through the animal’s needs, provide supplies, and answer any questions before you take them home.

Care & Support

Welcome your foster pet, enjoy the cuddles, & watch them blossom! We’ll stay in touch to offer support, medical care, & cheer you on as you help prepare your foster for their furever family!

Additional Info

  • All foster pets are spayed/neutered & up to date on vaccines (if old enough).

  • Pets in your home should also be vaccinated and spayed/neutered.

  • Fosters MUST be 18 years or older to apply.

  • Foster care typically lasts 2 weeks to 6 months, depending on adoption timing.

Have Questions? Contact us!

Please complete our foster application if you are interested in fostering!  Our Foster Coordinator will contact you should a foster need arise, or you can contact us for more information.

Ways to contacts us:

  • Come see us!  —  1401 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC, 28352

  • Phone: (910) 276-9271  |  Fax: (910) 506-4716

  • Email: shelter@scotlandhumane.org

Ellen with foster failure Lucy!

 Wanda with foster failure Brody!

Elaine and foster Lady Bug!