Foster An Animal

Fostering a cat or dog is a rewarding experience that helps us increase the number of animals we can care for and also provides a calmer home environment for animals who may not do well in a shelter environment.

When you foster a pet, we will cover all vet expenses and food. You’ll be required to provide transportation for animals to-and-from vet appointments and meetings with adopters.

Find out more about the specific requirements to foster a cat or dog below:

Foster A Cat Foster A Dog

If you have specific questions please email:

cat.foster.manager@etobicokehumanesociety.com for cats
dog.foster.manager@etobicokehumanesociety.com for dogs

IMPORTANT: Our shelter is temporarily closed. Our volunteers and animals look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. If you have questions or interest in any of the animals in our care please use our contact form.

Office Hours

Weekdays | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekends | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Cat Drop In Visiting Hours

Weekdays| 10:00 am – 11:30 am & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Weekends | 2 pm – 6 pm

*All other visits are by appointment only
*No visitors permitted for Kittens from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

DOGS: Visits with dogs are by appointment only. Please fill out an application for the dog that you are interested in and an EHS representative will contact you.

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(416) 249-6100

67 Six Point Road
Toronto, Ontario | M8Z 2X3

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