Fostering is an important part of what we do at EHS. We’ve found that not all animals feel comfortable in a shelter environment and this can mean they’re hiding their true personalities, making it hard for us to get to know them.
Right now, we’re in need of foster homes, especially for cats. We currently have a number of cats who need some extra love and care as they’re fearful or reactive. That means we’re on the hunt for experienced cat people who are up to the challenge of opening their home to our special felines.
When you become a foster, we provide training and all of the supplies you will need, including paying for vet bills. Also, fostering can be a great way to help out without committing to pet ownership full-time.
To become a foster, you’ll need to have a separate room for your foster cat (especially during the transition period). Fosters also need to have access to a vehicle and be willing to transport the foster cat to and from vet appointments and/or the shelter as needed.
The first step in becoming a cat foster is to fill out our foster form from our website. You can also send questions to cat.foster.manager@etobicokehumanesociety.com.