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Foster Volunteer

Saving Lives in Your Spare Room

Why should you foster a pet? Foster “Parents” provide temporary care for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies in their own homes around the Hampton Roads area. Some animals need as little as two weeks of care, while others may need care for up to three months.

Your volunteer contributions allow HHS to continue to save as many animal lives as possible. We THANK YOU for your compassion and commitment and welcome you to our foster family!

Pets are placed into foster care for many reasons. They may be too young, they may be sick or injured, or they may need socialization or training. HHS also sends pets to foster care to help open up kennel space so more pets can be pulled from area shelters.

Animals that Need Foster Help

Cats & Kittens

Care for orphaned kittens, pregnant cats, and nursing mothers with their kittens. Orphaned kittens come to the shelter at different ages. Some still need to be bottle-fed (additional training required), and some are weaned and need a foster home until they are old enough to get spayed/neutered. The foster program also helps cats and kittens needing to go into foster homes for medical or socialization reasons. Our busiest time at the shelter is during “kitten season” which typically runs from May to October. This is usually when we are need of the most foster volunteers.

Dogs & Puppies

Care for puppies without a mother, pregnant dogs, and nursing mothers with their puppies. The foster volunteers also helps dogs and puppies needing foster homes for medical or socialization reasons.

Small Animals

Small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs benefit in a foster home where they are provide with more socialization time to prepare them for adoption.

Relief Care

Dogs, cats, and small animals who need a break from the shelter. Relief care is usually at least a two week time commitment.

Have Questions? Read our FAQ’s

How to Become a Foster Volunteer

Be of age. The primary caregiver of the foster animal(s) must be at least 18 years old.

Be in the area. Foster volunteers must be able to get to our shelter on a regular basis for check-ups.

Apply online. Submit our online application (see below).

Attend the foster orientation. Once you submit the online application a staff member will contact you via email with information about our upcoming foster orientations. New foster volunteers are required to attend the orientation prior to becoming an active foster volunteer.

Start saving lives. A staff member will contact you when a foster animal that suits your lifestyle is in need of help.

Questions?

Contact: Heritage Humane Society

[email protected]

757-221-0150 ext: 0

Foster Care Application

If you are interested in becoming a foster volunteer, please fill out the application below. Our Animal Care Team will be in contact with you. Thank you!

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    Adoption Hours
    • Heritage Humane Society is currently operating with an appointment-only adoption process only. No unscheduled visits at this time. If you are interested in making an appointment to meet a pet, please call us (757-221-0150 ext:0) or email us ([email protected]). Our Adoption Team is available from 8 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Appointments are 30 minutes in duration.
    Surrender Hours
    • Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule your surrender appointment (757-221-0150 ext:0). Stray animals do not require an appointment, but when possible please call ahead.
    • Monday 9:00AM - 3:00PM
    • Tuesday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
    • Wednesday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
    • Thursday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
    • Friday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
    • Saturday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
    • Sunday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
    Contact Information
    • Heritage Humane Society
    • 430 Waller Mill Road
    • Williamsburg, VA 23185
    • 757-221-0150
    • [email protected]
    Heritage Humane Heritage Humane
    • Adopt
      • Adopt a Dog or Puppy
      • Adopt A Cat or Kitten
      • Adopt a Small Pet
      • Career Cats
      • Adoption Process
        • Adoption Fees
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • What to Expect When Adopting
    • DONATE
      • Shelter Expansion Project 2021
      • Donate Online
      • Positive Outcomes in 2020
      • Whiskey’s Wish
      • Planned Giving
      • Bricks & Pavers
      • Wish Lists
    • Events
      • Event Calendar
      • Host an Event
      • Spring in Bloom Online Auction
      • Drool in the Pool
      • Golf Classic – Make Par for Pets
      • FURever 8k, 5k, and Pet Run
      • Holiday Bazaar
      • Holiday Fur Tree
    • Get Involved
      • Volunteer
        • How to Become a Volunteer
        • Alternative Volunteer Opportunities
        • Volunteer FAQ’s
        • Volunteer Sign In Portal
      • Auxiliary
        • Join the Auxiliary
        • Auxiliary Programs & Events
      • Foster Volunteers
        • Foster FAQ’s
    • Programs & Services
      • Dog Training Classes
      • Lost Pet Report
      • Low Cost Spay/Neuter Information
      • Admissions
        • Positive Alternatives to Surrendering a Pet
        • Which Pets We Accept
        • Surrender A Pet
      • Stray Pets
      • Injured Wildlife
      • Kibble Kitchen
      • Community Service
    • About Us
      • Contact Us & Directions
      • Leadership Team Directory
      • Board of Directors
      • Impact Reports & Financial Statements
      • Blog
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Shop
    Our Mission: Heritage Humane Society serves as compassionate stewards of homeless pets that are in transition from stray/surrender to forever homes. We serve to educate the public about humane animal care and treatment, advocate animal welfare, and provide affordable adoption and spay/neuter services.
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