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

November 2024

Susan L.

This November we would like to take the time to highlight our super-star foster, Susan! Having joined foster this year, Susan says they initially started fostering to test the waters… “I’ve wanted to add a cat or two to my household but wanted to know how my resident cat Bochat would react knowing there was another feline in the house. He has done well having a series of moms and kittens in the foster room. I’m not ready to make a commitment yet so this is perfect for me!”

Over the years, Susan has volunteered at a number of humane societies across the United States. Her favorite part of fostering animals is “All the laughter and love the kittens and cats provide. Watching them learn to eat and play plus getting all the cuddles. Helping Greenhill in their mission is very important to me. I’ve volunteered at the humane societies in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Arlington, VA.”

We asked if she could share a unique story from a time that she’s fostered. Susan tells us- “When I received Annie the tortie and her five 4-week old kittens, mom Annie was very nervous being in a new setting and skittish with any unexpected sounds or movements. Within about 48 hours she and I got to know each other and she became very relaxed, asking for attention and giving me head butts. By the time she went up for adoption she was loving and affectionate to anyone who met her. It’s so gratifying.”

When she is not fostering, Susan is retired and is enjoying quality time with friends and family. She tells us she has “…time to tend to my garden, work one day a week at our local yarn shop Cozy and knit, crochet and spin yarn.” It is not uncommon to see Susan working on a knew yarn project while attending foster appointments!

If you as the reader are considering helping Greenhill as a foster, Susan would tell you, “Fostering is the best thing! If someone can’t make a long-term commitment to a pet at this time, fostering allows them to experience all the joy and love in the short-term.

Helping the vulnerable animals in our community is satisfying, you give and you get so much back!”; we couldn’t agree more!