No place like foster home
Jan 22, 2026
Discover how fostering is a rewarding experience for homeless pets -- and you!
No matter how many cuddles we give at PAWS (and we give a lot), pets are happier at home—it's where they belong. But adoption takes time, and no pet should have to wait. By fostering, you can show a homeless pet the love and comfort they deserve until they find their family.
Plus, we’ll help you find just the right friend:
Have a busy schedule, but also have a spare room? Mama cats with nursing kittens don’t need much attention—just a cozy place to stay. Feeling a little lonely? We have affectionate dogs and cats who would love to boost your spirits with unconditional love. Lots of kids running through your house? Many of our pets are nuts about little people.
Fostering provides so much for so many: a chance to relax, decompress, heal, or simply snuggle in a loving home. And once you see the appreciation in their eyes, you’ll want to do it over and over again. Whether you can foster for a few days, a week, or month, you can make a difference in an animal’s life.
What does fostering in January look like?
Foster Annalise Arigi says, “Life with Fox, Fletcher, and Fancy following mama Fleur’s adoption has been full of orange chaos! Waiting on our calico lady to get a bit bigger and then these kittens will be on their way to the Adoption Center.” All have since been adopted.
Foster Sasha Pravdic says, “I am really smitten with Glenn. First and foremost, he loves people and craves close contact. He wants to be on your lap or pressed up against you snoozing. I will miss his soulful eyes, sweet snuggles, and little snoring sounds.”
