Our Foster Care Program was established to extend the walls of the shelter during periods of high intake and to better serve special needs animals, however it has become the focus for housing the majority of animals in our care. Traditional fosterlings may include a litter of un-weaned kittens who need round-the-clock attention, an adult cat with an upper respiratory infection, a dog with an injury, or an animal that simply does not do well in a shelter environment. In some cases foster caregivers are necessary because the shelter has run out of available space and we need a foster home to serve as a temporary home until a permanent one can be identified.
Fostering can extend holding periods, increase likelihood of adoption, aid in healing and recovery from injury or illness, reduce shelter crowding, and improve socialization between animals and people. Additionally, fostering a special needs animal is a wonderfully rewarding way to assist Animal Services with the many challenges the organization faces on a daily basis. We also offer temporary emergency foster care for pets of people experiencing crises. Learn more about our Pet Safety Net program.
Animal shelters are inherently scary and stressful environments with restrictive confinement, high volumes of unfamiliar animals, human visitors, sounds, and odors. In spite of our efforts to provide high-quality care and enrichment, animals exposed to such stress are more susceptible to illness and behavioral deterioration. The reality is that home environments are more preferable and have become the new norm for how we house homeless and transient pets.
If you are interested in learning more about the Foster Care Program or becoming a foster caregiver, email or apply now.
Also, consider becoming a foster caregiver for our Pet Safety Net Program to temporarily house owned companion animals for people dealing with a variety of crises.
Support our Partners
Another way to help homeless animals is to support the other animal shelters and animal rescue organizations in our area. Contact or visit our transfer partners to learn about other animals in foster care with them and awaiting forever homes.
DOGS
Nuts for Mutts Rescue, Inc.
P.O. Box 16795
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 210-DOGS (3647)
volunteer@nutsformuttsrescue.com
www.nutsformuttsrescue.com
Rescued Treasures
3177 Latta Road
Box 161
Rochester, NY 14612
Text or call- (585) 210-2509
rescuedtreasuresadoptions@gmail.com
www.rescued-treasures.com
Paws and Purrs Rescue, Inc
PO Box 98
Scottsville, NY 14546
(585) 250-5186
info@pawsandpurrsrescue.org
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/NY811.html
G.R.A.S.P.
P.O. Box 26741
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 234-1953
www.graspinc.org
Brightstar German Shepherd Rescue
eventscoordinator10@yahoo.com
http://www.brightstargsd.org/index.php
Lab Lovers Rescue, Inc.
#129-1900 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
http://www.labloversrescue.org/
Pitty Love Rescue
PO Box 24037
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 376-0290
pittyloverescue@gmail.com
www.pittyloverescue.org
Joyful Rescues
1319 Turock Road
Cuba, NY 14727
(716) 372-3661
FAX (716) 372-7857
joyfulrescues@hughes.net
http://www.joyfulrescues.com/index.html
Going To The Dogs Rescue
PO Box 267
Perry NY 14530
(585) 300-6897
goingtothedogsmail@yahoo.com
www.goingtothedogsrescue.org
Wooftown Rescue Inc.
(585) 298-3001
info@wooftowndoggydaycare.com
www.wooftowndoggydaycare.com/adopt_a_dog
Duffy’s Friends Inc.
Duffysfriends@gmail.com
http://duffysfriends.org/
The Animal Service League, Inc.
10 Dubelbeiss Lane
Rochester, New York 14622
(585) 342-6099
animalserviceleague@hotmail.com
http://www.animalserviceleagueny.org/index.cfm
SusieQ Dog ResQ
P.O. Box 236
Conesus, NY 14435
papillon1254@rochester.rr.com
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/NY705.html
2nd Chance Dog Rescue
804 Stone Church Road
Waterloo, NY 13165
Secondchance002@Yahoo.Com
www.2ndchancedogrescue.com/index.html
The Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse
PO Box 94
Liverpool, NY 13088
http://animalallianceofgreatersyracuse.org/
BlueMoon Meadows
1919 Honeoye Falls #6 Road
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
dee@bluemoonmeadows.org
http://www.bluemoonmeadows.org/
The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County at Lollypop Farm
99 Victor Road
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 223-1330
www.lollypop.org
CATS
Pet Adoption Network
P.O. Box 17126
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 338 - 9175
Info@petadoptionnetwork.org
www.petadoptionnetwork.org
Keller’s Kats Rescue Inc.
P.O. Box 172
Walworth, NY 14568
(585) 484-1959
Kellerskats@gmail.com
www.kellerskatsrescue.org
Rescued Treasures
3177 Latta Road
Box 161
Rochester, NY 14612
Text or call- (585) 210-2509
rescuedtreasuresadoptions@gmail.com
www.rescued-treasures.com
Paws and Purrs Rescue, Inc
PO Box 98
Scottsville, NY 14546
(585) 250-5186
info@pawsandpurrsrescue.org
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/NY811.html
G.R.A.S.P.
P.O. Box 26741
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 234-1953
www.graspinc.org
Joyful Rescues
1319 Turock Road
Cuba, NY 14727
(716) 372-3661
FAX (716) 372-7857
joyfulrescues@hughes.net
http://www.joyfulrescues.com/index.html
The Animal Service League, Inc.
10 Dubelbeiss Lane
Rochester, New York 14622
(585) 342-6099
animalserviceleague@hotmail.com
http://www.animalserviceleagueny.org/index.cfm
Pet Pride of NY Inc.
P.O. Box 338
Mendon, NY 14506
(585)742-1630
Fax: (585)742-1641
ppny@rochester.rr.com
http://petprideny.org/
The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County at Lollypop Farm
99 Victor Road
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 223-1330
www.lollypop.org
OTHER ANIMALS
Rescued Treasures
3177 Latta Road
Box 161
Rochester, NY 14612
Text or call- (585) 210-2509
rescuedtreasuresadoptions@gmail.com
www.rescued-treasures.com
Paws and Purrs Rescue, Inc
PO Box 98
Scottsville, NY 14546
(585) 250-5186
info@pawsandpurrsrescue.org
http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/NY811.html
The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County at Lollypop Farm
99 Victor Road
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 223-1330
www.lollypop.org