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 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
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 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!