Racine County's Animal Shelter - We are the Adopt-A-Pet people

Foster Care

Countryside is looking for foster homes for animals in crisis. If you have your own animal it must be up-to-date on vaccinations. The foster animals must be in an area in your home that is isolated from other pets. Average stay for a foster animal is about 3 weeks. Have time and love to spare. For more information stop in at the shelter or contact us at 262-554-6699.

Foster Homes FAQ
Countryside is always in need of foster homes. Foster homes provide a buffer for shelters where animals can be taken care of outside the facility. Foster animals usually fall into a few different categories; the sick or injured that need recovery time, the young and nursing who still require their mothers, and the animals that require more socialization and care.

What are foster homes?
Foster homes are a person or family who provide temporary care and housing for an animal outside of the shelter. A foster home is required to isolate the animal from their own pets which is typically accomplished by crating the animal or giving the animal their own room while staying with you. The reason for this is that there is always the possibility of an illness arising and we would not want your own pets at risk.

What kind of animals would I foster?
The most frequently requested foster home is for cats and kittens. Kittens are very susceptible to upper respiratory issues which are very common in the shelter environment. Removing them from the facility for some time typically helps clear it up, especially when they will be well monitored and loved. We also need care for kittens and puppies that are too young to remain at the shelter from time to time. Unfortunately, we also have some more severe cases that arise every so often regarding an injury or more complicated illness.

What is required of me?
There are a couple requirements to become a foster home, but please don’t let this deter you from applying. You must live in Racine County in order to become a foster family. If you own animals they must be up to date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. Typically you must have a room or location to keep the shelter animals separate from your own. Other details are outlined in our foster information packet you can pick one up from the shelter during our open hours!

If you are interested in providing care as a foster family please stop by the shelter and fill out the application available at the front desk.