Ready to start fostering?


New to caring for dogs? Getting started fostering with HSSV couldn’t be easier!
Sign up below for our next onsite Canine Foster Onboarding!

In-person Canine Foster Volunteer Onboarding Registration

Canine Foster Onboarding 06-25-2023

Sunday June 25, 2023 | 1:00pm

Canine Foster Onboarding 07-29-2023

Saturday July 29, 2023 | 1:00pm

Canine Foster Onboarding 08-26-2023

Saturday August 26, 2023 | 1:00pm

Canine Foster Onboarding 09-30-2023

Saturday September 30, 2023 | 1:00pm

Canine Foster Onboarding 10-28-2023

Saturday October 28, 2023 | 1:00pm

Canine Foster FAQs

Foster Cats/Kittens

Ready to foster? We need your help–  Sign up below for the upcoming onboardings!

In-person Feline Foster Volunteer Onboarding Registration

Feline Foster Onboarding 06-25-2023

Sunday June 25, 2023 | 10:00am

Feline Foster Onboarding 07-29-2023

Saturday July 29, 2023 | 10:00am

Feline Foster Onboarding 08-26-2023

Saturday August 26, 2023 | 10:00am

Feline Foster Onboarding 09-30-2023

Saturday September 30, 2023 | 10:00am

Feline Foster Onboarding 10-28-2023

Saturday October 28, 2023 | 10:00am

If you are ready to roll your sleeves up and provide lifesaving care to an animal, fostering may be for you!

Fostering is a key part of an animal’s path to adoption!  Volunteer through the Shannon Wass & Dan Kelmenson Foster Care Program at HSSV to give temporary shelter, care and love to the animals that need it the most.

Foster Parent Essentials

  • 18 years or older
  • Love animals and willing to donate time and loving care
  • Able to travel to HSSV in Milpitas for animal pick-up, supplies and vet appointments.
  • Family pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations and spayed or neutered.

The Role of a Foster Parent

  • Pick up your foster animal at our Detkin-Oates Center in Milpitas
  • Play, and socialize, and feed your foster animals
  • Provide daily care and a clean space for your foster animal
  • Transport your foster animal to our Lyn Lasar Medical Clinic for veterinary care and vaccination appointments
  • Return your foster animal to HSSV for adoption

All foster families are provided with training, mentorship, ongoing support, and supplies!