Foster Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in our foster care program!
At the Humane Society of Weld County our foster families extend their compassion to provide special care to hundreds of orphaned and neglected animals each year.
If you are ready to open your heart and home to an animal in need this is the perfect opportunity for you. Fostering will give you new insight on animal behavior and leave you with the knowledge that you have made a tremendous difference in the lives of homeless animals!
Why foster through the Humane Society of Weld County?
Register to foster through the Humane Society of Weld County.
Orientation Information
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Step 1-- Fill out a foster application that can be found at the link above
or come in and fill out an application at the shelter
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Step 2-- Email the Foster Manager to schedule an orientation date/time
Foster Manager hours are (generally): Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-5pm
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At this orientation, you will learn about:
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How the shelter operates
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What we do here
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Details about what you can expect with the foster program
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Our fosters help our shelter animals get adopted through a satisfyingly direct way: caring for animals that are too young, ill, or poorly socialized to be placed in a forever home just yet. Fostering is also a great way to increase one’s personal knowledge of animal health and behavior.
Orientation Reservation
Please email Bria Pritchard to set up an orientation time.
Please fill out the document below and
bring it with you to orientation
Orientation FAQs
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Q: Where will orientation be held?
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A: In the break room of the Humane Society of Weld County.
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When you arrive, follow the hallway on your right to the last door.
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Q: How long is orientation?
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A: About 1 hour long
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Q: What should I wear?
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A: Comfy clothes and close-toed shoes.
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Q: What should I bring?
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A: Just the Foster Conditions Contract (see link above)
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Q: I have another question!
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A: Please contact Jenn Barday at:
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