Our Foster Program
Become a Foster Hero
Opening your heart and home to care for an animal in need temporarily is a truly special act of kindness. Our foster heroes are vital in helping our Hopeful Hearts prepare for their forever homes.
- Make a Lifesaving Impact: Your care helps animals thrive, preparing them for adoption.
- Family-friendly Opportunity: Fostering teaches children responsibility and compassion through hands-on pet interaction.
- Flexible Time Commitment: Foster for a few weeks or months, depending on the animal’s needs and your availability.
- Shelter Support: We provide all the essentials—food, medical care, supplies, and guidance—so you can focus on giving love.
Foster Needs
Fostering is a rewarding experience, providing a loving home environment for animals not quite ready for adoption. Many of our fosters include:
- Pregnant dogs and cats who need a safe space to give birth
- Kittens and puppies who are too young to be spayed or neutered
- Animals needing extra socialization or recovery time before adoption
Growing up in a home, rather than a shelter, helps these animals become well-socialized, confident, and ready to become one of the Lucky Ones in their forever families. Spring often brings an influx of pregnant moms, kittens, and puppies, so we’ll soon need more foster homes to provide the care they deserve.
What We Provide
We’re here to support you every step of the way! As a Chequamegon Humane Association foster, you’ll receive:
- Food and Supplies: We supply pet food, litter, bedding, toys, and other essentials.
- Medical Care: All veterinary expenses, including vaccinations and treatments.
- Training and Guidance: Access to our team for advice and support, plus a foster orientation to get you started.
- Community Connection: Join our volunteer network for events and support from fellow animal lovers.
Our Foster Process
Thank you for considering fostering with CHA! To help you understand what to expect, here is a quick overview of our process:
- Complete and submit the Foster Application.
- If noted in the application instructions, contact your veterinary clinic to authorize the release of your records.
- Applications are typically processed within 2–3 business days.
- Call us after 48 hours for a status update (we do not send automatic notifications for approvals, information needed, or denials).
- Upon approval, we will contact you to schedule an interview and/or home visit.
- Once approved, we will collaborate with you to select an animal suited to your fostering preferences.
Fostering plays a vital role in saving lives, and our team is here to answer any questions you have throughout the process.
Foster Application
Ready to make a difference? For questions on the process or application, reach out to Jayme Morey at 715-682-9744 or CHAadopt@yahoo.com. Our animals and our staff can’t wait to welcome you to our foster family!
Online—Preferred Method
On your desktop, tablet, or phone, click the Online form to open it. For a smooth experience, review the instructions on the first page before proceeding.
The form has multiple pages to complete. If you need to pause, you can Save and Return with the link provided. Once complete, click Submit Application. You will receive a confirmation email with a PDF copy of your completed form for your records.
PDF Method - Manual Alternate (Not Preferred)
Complete the form in one of two ways:
- Electronically in a PDF Reader: Open the PDF, then save it to your device. Then complete the form in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download, other readers may not function properly). Save the completed PDF, then email it to CHAadopt@yahoo.com.
- Manually Print & Deliver: Open the form and print. Complete the form, including the application and release. Deliver the completed form:
- Scan and email to CHAadopt@yahoo.com.
- Mail to Chequamegon Humane Association, PO Box 93, Ashland, WI 54806.
- Drop off at 923 Rail Drive, Ashland, WI 54806 during visitor hours (Wednesday–Sunday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
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