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Animal Care Services
Foster an Animal
Notice:
For the safety of our community, all fosters and adoptions will now be by appointment only.
Call 864-467-3950 to make an appointment.
We have a variety of foster opportunities available:
Getting To Know You
Get to know a dog or cat’s personality and take some profile-worthy photos to help us match them with the right adopter.
Average Time Fostered:
1 - 2 Weeks
Get to know a dog or cat’s personality and take some profile-worthy photos to help us match them with the right adopter.
Average Time Fostered:
1 - 2 Weeks
Foster to Wellness
A little spare time and a spare room can make all the difference for dogs and cats with "colds" or other minor medical issues.
Average Time Fostered:
1 - 2 Weeks
A little spare time and a spare room can make all the difference for dogs and cats with "colds" or other minor medical issues.
Average Time Fostered:
1 - 2 Weeks
Itty Bitty Kitties
Kittens who are too young for adoption are temporarily placed in your care.
Average Time Fostered:
3 - 8 Weeks
Kittens who are too young for adoption are temporarily placed in your care.
Average Time Fostered:
3 - 8 Weeks
Half Way There
Take fostering to the next level and help find your foster pet a home.
Average Time Fostered:
3 - 4 Week Intervals
Take fostering to the next level and help find your foster pet a home.
Average Time Fostered:
3 - 4 Week Intervals
Heartworm Treatment
Fostering a heartworm positive dog can guarantee they get the life-saving treatment they need while making it easier for them to find a forever home.
Average Time Fostered:
2 - 3 Months
Fostering a heartworm positive dog can guarantee they get the life-saving treatment they need while making it easier for them to find a forever home.
Average Time Fostered:
2 - 3 Months
Doggy's Day Out
Our Doggy's Day Out program will allow you to have a fun-filled day of adventure with a shelter dog by your side. There's no prior experience or training required to participate and you return the dog to our shelter at the end of the day.
Foster Application not required
Click here to learn more.
Our Doggy's Day Out program will allow you to have a fun-filled day of adventure with a shelter dog by your side. There's no prior experience or training required to participate and you return the dog to our shelter at the end of the day.
Foster Application not required
Click here to learn more.
How to Become a Foster Volunteer:
- Review our Foster Program Guidelines to see if fostering is right for you.
- Fill out our online Foster Program Application.
- Our Foster team will contact you about fostering opportunities!
- If you are interested in fostering a specific animal, or see a few you want to meet, you can call us at (864) 467-3952 to make an appointment . Our Foster team is available by appointment 7 days a week.
If you have questions or would like additional information about any of our foster programs, please email fosterapet@greenvillecounty.org or call 864.467.3950 (If you are unable to reach a staff member, please leave a message and we will return your call within 24-48 hours.)