Fostering

Gives Back

Fostering animals provides a safe and healthy environment for those who need to heal, grow, or get a little extra love while waiting for a forever home.

Humane Indiana never wants to turn an animal in need away. When our shelter reaches capacity, some of our pets need a temporary place to live so we can make room for more.

Foster families selflessly share their home and provide a loving transition while the pet is matched with a forever home.

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Animals That Need

Your Help


  • Orphaned puppies and kittens

  • Mom dogs and cats nursing their litters

  • Pets with medical needs

  • Adult dogs or cats needing socialization

  • Crisis Foster Pets

Animals Available for Foster
 

faq

  • Fosters must be at least 21 years of age and live within 1 hour of the Shelter (421 45th Street, Munster IN). Depending on the type of Foster pet, specific training may be required.

  • Humane Indiana provides all supplies for the duration of your Foster pet’s stay. This includes food/feeding supplies, crates, bedding, medication, and any other necessary items for your pet.

  • Fostering can be as short as a single night “Slumber Pawty” or indefinitely while the pet is available for Adoption. Certain pets, such as moms with litters or orphaned puppies/kittens may require 8 weeks of care before being housed at the Shelter. Crisis Foster contracts are re-evaluated every 30 days.

  • We do our best to match Fosters with pets that we believe will fit well into their home and lifestyle. We will happily work with Fosters to find the right fit, and urge Fosters not to be discouraged if one pet doesn’t work out.

 
 

Dog’s Day Out

Program

Looking to give a Shelter pup a break from their kennel for a few hours? Our Dog’s Day Out Program allows our Adult dogs to experience an afternoon of adventure away from the Shelter. You’ll be matched with a dog and given the day to explore and relax.

Dog’s Day Out

Rules

  • Dog must wear provided collar, tags, leash, and harness at all times

  • Dog must be on leash at all times unless being supervised in a securely fenced-in area

  • Take treats with you for the dog

  • Volunteer must have shelter emergency contact phone number programmed in their phone before leaving the shelter

  • Report any medical or behavioral concerns to staff immediately

  • Dog is not allowed off-leash in public spaces

  • Promote the dog for adoption by taking photos and videos

  • Dog is not allowed to go to dog parks

  • Volunteers are not to introduce the dog to other dogs during the outing, including personal pets

  • Children are not allowed to walk the dog or interact with the dog without supervision

  • Do not leave the dog unattended outside or in the home

  • Do not give the dog away- all adoptions must be processed by a Humane Indiana adoption counselor

  • Do not leave the dog unattended in the car

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Dog’s Day Out Adventures