About Fostering for HSLM
By opening your home to a foster animal, you can make a world of difference in their life. Most animals thrive in a home environment, and your care and support can help them overcome medical and behavioural challenges. Humane Society London & Middlesex provides all the necessary animal care expenses and supplies, so your time, home, and love are the only things needed. Your act of kindness can truly make a positive impact on a furry friend in need.
How can I apply?
Start by creating an account, you will then be directed to our application questions!
The application includes a series of questions to help us get to know you, your home, and your experience with animals. At the end of the application, you’ll see a requirement for a police record check, don’t worry, you do not need to complete this on your own right away.
Once your application questions are completed, our team will review it and reach out with next steps. We will guide you through the process, including assisting you in obtaining your police check at no cost.
We’re excited to support you every step of the way!
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Important things to consider:
- Do you have enough time to care for a foster animal? How long will the animal be left alone each day?
- Do you have a separate room to isolate a foster animal when needed?
- How will your current pets (if any) react to having a foster animal in their home?
- Are all members of your household prepared for the commitment involved with fostering?
- If your foster animal has a scheduled appointment at the shelter, are you committed to driving them to the shelter, even if in the middle of the day?
Foster Volunteer Requirements:
To ensure that you can help, there are certain requirements that you must meet to become a foster volunteer:
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide proof of spay or neuter and up-to-date vaccinations for your current pets.
- You must have access to a vehicle, and live within a one hour drive to the shelter.
- You must abide by the foster agreement that you will sign upon joining the program.
- You must refrain from fostering animals from other organizations or rescues while fostering an HSLM animal(s).
- You must provide a reference check.
- You will be required to obtain a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Background Check
- You must understand that you will be eligible to apply to adopt a foster pet(s); however, there is no guarantee that you will be approved to adopt your foster pet(s).
If you have any questions, please contact:
EMAIL: foster@hslm.ca
CALL/TEXT: 519-617-9577