Foster a Dog or Cat in Need | Santa Barbara Humane

Foster an Animal

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We Need Fosters!

If you have room to temporarily share your home and heart with a kitty or pup, apply to become a foster! There are dogs and cats at the shelter who would be more comfortable in a home while they await adoption because they have not adjusted well to a shelter environment or they need to recover from a recent medical treatment.

Dogs and cats available for foster range in size and support needed. They require community members like you to give them love and support through fostering.

Apply to become a foster today!

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