Kittens in foster care from Durham (Ontario SPCA photo)
With kids heading back to school and the house a little quieter, empty nesters now have a unique opportunity to open their hearts and homes to animals in need. The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is urgently seeking foster volunteers to provide temporary, loving care for animals who need extra support before they’re ready for adoption.
The foster program supports animals who are too young, sick, injured, under-socialized, or stressed to thrive in an animal centre environment. The Ontario SPCA is currently looking for foster volunteers who can:
- Provide a temporary home for dogs and cats needing a little extra help learning new behaviours
- Care for animals with medical needs, such as those taking medication or recovering from surgery
- Support pregnant dogs and help care for their puppies after birth
- Provide bottle feeding and round-the-clock care
- And have no other cats or dogs already in the home
“Fostering not only gives an animal in need a loving home, it also brings joy, companionship, and purpose to the foster family,” says Kim Dooley, Provincial Manager, Volunteer Development, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “It’s a meaningful way to fill an empty house – and heart – while making a life-changing difference.”
To apply to become a foster volunteer and change an animal’s life, visit ontariospca.ca/foster
As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA depends on the generosity of volunteers and donors. If you’re not in a position to foster, please consider making a donation to help provide care and shelter to animals in need by visiting ontariospca.ca/donate
(Richard Evans)
