SD Humane Society Seeks Foster Volunteers While Shelter Space Is Full

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego Humane Society is seeking volunteers to temporarily foster pets while the organization's shelters are full.

The nonprofit animal welfare organization has nearly 1,500 animals in care at its campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego. At least 50 foster volunteers are needed to help alleviate the critical space shortage, according to San Diego Humane Society.

"Fostering offers the one-on-one attention and loving comfort that only a home setting can provide," said Jackie Noble, director of nursery and placement for San Diego Humane Society. "Additional foster volunteers will allow us to create space for the animals who continue to enter our care every day, especially right now when our shelters are full."

San Diego Humane Society's foster program provides support for animals waiting to be adopted, but also for pets with owners facing temporary hardships, such as eviction, domestic violence and other difficult situations. Foster care prevents these pets from ever having to enter the shelter system, and allows them to return to their family after a temporary stay.

Click here to apply to foster and see pets available to be fostered.