Foster Care Program

Have you ever thought about fostering?

Find out What it's like to be a foster

Ready to Foster?

Review the foster program requirements. 

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to become a foster parent. Children are encouraged to participate fully in this rewarding experience with their parents.
  • Landlord approval is required for all foster parents who rent their residence.  Please confirm with your landlord that you are approved to foster animals prior to submitting a foster care application. 
  • Current vaccinations are required for all foster parents’ dogs/cats prior to placing a foster animal in your home.  Please confirm that your animals are up-to-date on their vaccinations prior to submitting a foster care application. We also recommend you speak with your veterinarian to make sure fostering is a good fit for you and your pets.

Complete the online Foster Care Application by clicking here

If you would like to volunteer (not foster), please complete the  online Volunteer Application on the Volunteering page.

Upon receipt of your Foster Care Application, we will contact you to further discuss your interests and the foster care program with you.

Complete the foster care program online foster care training and paperwork. A background check will be completed for all new foster parents.

Foster Spotlight

June 2025

Nicole K

Meet our Foster of the Month, Nicole! Having joined with Greenhill just over a year ago, Nicole was missing the cats she had grown up around. She thought it would be a good opportunity to help out while also getting the animal interaction she missed while she was in Eugene for college.

Nicole told us her favorite part of fostering is when the animals she’s fostered feel comfortable enough to cuddle up at night. Her favorite things about fostering are “seeing the kittens grow into their personalities and start warming up to people! It makes me happy that I can help warm the kittens up to people for their future homes.”

When not fostering, Nicole is in her senior year at the University of Oregon. She is originally from Alaska, and misses her three cats at home: Millie, Ollie, and Evie! In what downtime she has, Nicole tells us she enjoys working out, watching movies, paddle boarding at Dexter Lake, and quality time with her friends.

To the members of our community who are considering fostering after reading her story, Nicole would encourage you to give it a shot! She says, “The staff is so supportive and will help guide you through your first foster experience! I highly recommend fostering to college students who want to get involved and/or are missing their pets at home. It is the best feeling ever knowing that animals you took care of found their forever homes and you were able to help them out!