Fostering

Humane Indiana never wants to turn an animal in need away. When our shelter reaches capacity, some of our pets need a temporary place to live in order to make room for more. Humane Indiana foster families selflessly share their home, providing a loving transition while their foster pet is matched with a forever home through our services. 

ANIMALS WHO NEED YOUR HELP

  • Orphaned puppies and kittens, too young to live in the shelter

  • Canines and felines in need of socialization

  • Dogs and cats with medical issues who need extra special care

SUPPLIES PROVIDED TO FOSTER HOMES

  • Food

  • Medication

  • Bedding

  • Crates

  • Bottles

  • Other necessary supplies

EMERGENCY CRISIS FOSTER

Have you or someone you know, ever hit a rough patch in life? For Humane Indiana, we see it every day in the homeless and helpless pets that reach our shelter doors. More recently, the human stories of survival and the human-animal bond have touched the hearts of our staff, volunteers, donors, and foster families and have given new meaning to the good that we do together at Humane Indiana.

NEED HELP?

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY CRISIS FOSTER

Every month, Humane Indiana receives several calls for Emergency Crisis Fosters. Unfortunately, these are usually very tough, heart-wrenching situations that require a compassionate heart and hand.

An Emergency Crisis Foster is someone who is willing to temporarily open their home and heart to a pet-owner in need. These are pet-owners who’ve found themselves in very difficult situations, and simply need time to resolve them, and avoid surrendering their beloved pets. There are a variety of reasons in which Emergency Crisis Fosters are needed, including homelessness, domestic abuse, house fires, injured or ill owners, relocation or moving, etc. In any case, these are pet owners who are trying desperately NOT to lose or surrender their pets. Humane Indiana understands not wanting to lose your pet during a traumatic time in life. Since our shelter does not offer boarding at our facility, Emergency Crisis Fosters are our only option for crisis clients, and the best-case scenario for their pets.

HOW DOES EMERGENCY CRISIS FOSTERING WORK?

Emergency Crisis Fostering is typically a 30-day foster commitment. Humane Indiana works within our foster network and we are in constant contact with the legal owner of the fostered pet. Humane Indiana provides any needs for the foster, including food, bowls, vaccines, bedding, collars, and leashes.

PROUD PARTNER

Humane Indiana is a proud United Way partner offering help for pet owners in need through our Crisis Foster Program.

NEED HELP? CONTACT US HERE FOR EMERGENCY CRISIS FOSTER CARE