Become a Foster Parent

Becoming a foster parent for the Animal Rescue League of Worcester is one of the most important ways that you can help the animals in our care. In 2006, hundreds of animals found new homes because of our foster program. We are always in need of great foster parents.

Our foster parents provide love, care and attention to the animals that need to spend some time in the comfort of a home environment. The length of commitment varies. Some animals require a few weeks, some require a few months. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, here’s some information you’ll need to know.

Foster Parent Opportunities

There are several reasons while animals entering our care need a foster home, although there are certain foster homes that we typically need more of.

Most commonly needed foster homes:

• Orphaned Kittens (with & without bottle feeding)
• Feline moms with litters of kittens
• Cats with Upper Respiratory Infections
• Dogs recovering from injury/surgery

Other needed foster homes:

• Cats recovering from injury/surgery
• Pregnant cats
• Cats requiring a 6 month quarantine
• Dogs needing behavior rehabilitation
• Canine moms with puppies
• Cats needing behavior rehabilitation
• Dogs recovering from illness
• Pregnant dogs
• Orphan puppies (with & without bottle feeding)
• Dogs requiring 6 month quarantine

Interested in becoming a Foster Parent and helping animals in need?

The first step is to download the Foster Parent Application form. You may either drop off the application in person, or mail to:

Worcester Animal Rescue League
Attn: Foster Program
139 Holden Street
Worcester, MA 01606

If you have any additional questions, please contact Petshelp@aol.com or call directly at (508) 853 -0030 and ask about becoming a foster family.