Foster Parent

What Can I Expect?

You can expect a lot of work, as fostering is not an easy job. On the other hand, there is no job as rewarding as this one. It comes with unlimited benefits in the form of licks, cuddles and purrs! You and your family can expect to fall in love with your fosterlings, but you have to be able to let them go. Remember, our goal in this program is to get these pets out of their foster homes and into permanent loving homes. Without our foster parents, this wouldn't be possible. Fosterlings may remain in their foster home anywhere from 1 to 8 weeks.

What Are My Responsibilities?

Your daily responsibilities require that you provide a clean and safe environment, with lots of "TLC". It is important that fosterlings receive positive human contact, so that they develop a love and trust for humans.

The requirements to be a Foster Parent:

• be over 18 years of age
• have an extra room to keep fosterlings separate from your pets
• provide proof that your established pets are current on vaccinations
• understand and support the HSTB mission, principles and policies

With each dog or cat that goes on to a loving home, you will be helping us get one step closer to our goal - ending the euthanasia of adoptable pets. If you are interested, fill out our HSTB Foster Care Program Application and fax it to HSTB at (813) 876-0765 or mail to HSTB, 3607 N. Armenia Drive, Tampa, FL  33607.