Société Protectrice
des Animaux du Maroc
The Humane Society
of Morocco

Société Protectrice
des Animaux du Maroc

The Humane Society
of Morocco

Foster

Foster Care Volunteers: Be The Bridge Between Homeless And Home

Think you’d like to foster animals in need in your home?

You can make an immediate and lasting impact on the life of a homeless pet as a Humane Society of Morocco Volunteer.

Animals may need foster care for many reasons and temporarily opening your home saves lives. Foster care offers the one-on-one attention and loving comfort that only a home setting can offer, which is precisely what some animals need to heal.

As a foster care volunteer, you may host animals with special medical or behavioral needs, mother animals with nursing litters, or underage animals who need special feeding and socialization, like puppies, bunnies, or kittens. By fostering an animal, you are providing rehabilitation in a nurturing home environment, directly preparing them for adoption into a loving home.

Please note: You can make the greatest impact by fostering dogs and cats on veterinary plans, injured stray pets, and neonatal kittens or puppies who require round-the-clock bottle feeding. These are the pets greatest in need of generous people like you before they are ready to find new homes.

Why foster?

Do you have a lot of love to give? Love animals but can’t commit to having a full-time pet?

Fostering is a great way for you to be able to fulfill these needs, whilst helping free up valuable space in our place for sick, injured, or vulnerable animals & helping to prepare our animals for their future furever homes.

By fostering one of our animals, you are agreeing to take our animal into your home temporarily & care for them, until they are well enough to be released back to our place or are adopted.

Animals that are available for fostering, are fostered for a variety of different reasons:

• Safety / Illness:
They may be abused, abandoned, sick, or injured & need a quiet safe space to rest & recover.

• Behavioral problems:
To aid socialisation or to assist the animal to transition from its original place to a domestic environment.

• Space & resources:
Our place may be at capacity, & by offering your home as a temporary space, you are freeing up space & resources.

Fostering A Pet In Your Home Saves Lives!

Wish to foster? Do you meet the following requirements?

🐾 At least 18 years old

🐾 The pets are going to be staying in your current home until needed

🐾 If you are renting, you have express written permission from your landlord that you are able to keep an animal on the premises

🐾 You have owned an animal before

🐾 You are at home for several hours a day.

Fostering an animal from the Humane Society of Morocco is a wonderfully rewarding experience. You are not only opening up your home & your heart, but you are opening up space in our place, to enable us to be able to take on more animals in need. More animals fostered, means more animals off the street. More animals off the street = more potential for our animals to end up in the loving arms of a family.

You will receive full support from us whilst on your fostering journey, to ensure that both you & your new furry friend are fully supported whilst adjusting to your new experience together.

The Humane Society of Morocco will equip you with all the necessary equipment & advice to make your time together as comfortable, safe & enjoyable as possible.

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING:

  • VOLUNTEERS FOR STRAY ANIMALS
    You can make an immediate and lasting impact on the life of a pet in need as a Pet Foster Care Volunteer at the Humane Society of Morocco. We are currently seeking volunteers who are willing to welcome stray cats or dogs into their homes–temporarily–while they heal from surgeries and receive lifesaving medications. They’ll get much-needed time in a home environment with you before they’re ready to become available for adoption.Fostering cats or dogs in your home saves lives and frees up space in our space for other animals so that we can help even more homeless and abused pets in our community.

  • INFLUENCERS

  • LAWYERS

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Fostering FAQs

Get answers to fostering common questions.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF BECOMING A FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEER?

  • One member of the family must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must be able to lift, push, or carry at least 12 kilograms.
  • You must own a car for transporting animal(s) to vet appointments or evacuating them in case of an emergency.
  • All parties responsible for the care of the foster animal(s) are encouraged to attend foster care training.
  • You must have a schedule that allows you to meet the needs of foster animals in your care.

IS THERE A TIME COMMITMENT?

WILL I NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD OR SUPPLIES?

I HAVE NEVER FOSTERED AN ANIMAL BEFORE. I AM NOT SURE WHAT IS REQUIRED?

I WANT TO FOSTER AN ANIMAL, BUT I AM NOT SURE WHICH ONE IS MOST SUITED FOR ME?

Once we have received your application, we will assess your living situation & we can suggest an animal that we think may be suitable for you.

IS IT DIFFICULT TO SAY GOODBYE?

I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH MY FOSTER ANIMAL & WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT HIM/HER... IS THIS POSSIBLE?

I WANT TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT. HOW DO I APPLY?

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO BECOME A FOSTER VOLUNTEER?

WHO CAN BE A FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEER?

ARE THERE ANY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY HOME IN ORDER TO FOSTER?

WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEER?

WHAT KIND OF DOGS OR CATS NEED FOSTER CARE?

WHAT IS A QUARANTINE?

DOES FOSTERING A PET UNDER QUARANTINE PUT MY OWN PETS AT RISK?

HOW WILL I KNOW A DOG OR A CAT NEEDS FOSTER CARE?

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO FOSTER A DOG OR A CAT?

WHAT DOES HSM SUPPLY TO FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEERS?

HOW OFTEN WILL I BE BRINGING THE PET TO THE HSM?

CAN I NAME OR RENAME MY FOSTER PET?

WHAT IF I START FOSTERING A PET AND IT BECOMES CLEAR THAT THE SITUATION WON'T WORK OUT?

WHAT IF I WANT TO ADOPT MY FOSTER PET OR I FIND SOMEONE ELSE WHO IS INTERESTED IN ADOPTING?

HOW DO FOSTERING ANIMALS CONTRIBUTE TO THE HSM'S MISSION?

Every animal sent into foster care opens up a spot at our place for a new animal, so foster care volunteers are saving lives! Additionally, many animals benefit from a home setting rather than a shelter, especially if they are recovering from a medical procedure. Fostering at home can decrease stress and it helps us learn what that pet will be like in a home setting. The more information we have on each pet, the better matches we can make with new families!

WHAT IF SOMEONE ASKS ME HOW THEY CAN ADOPT MY FOSTER ANIMAL?

HOW DO POTENTIAL ADOPTERS FIND OUT ABOUT MY FOSTER ANIMAL?

WHAT IF MY FOSTER ANIMAL NEEDS TO SEE A VETERINARIAN?

WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TO GO ON VACATION AND/OR A WORK-RELATED TRIP WHILE I HAVE A FOSTER?

WHAT HAPPENS IF I WANT TO ADOPT MY FOSTER ANIMAL?

DO I GET TO CHOOSE WHICH ANIMAL I FOSTER?

*Note: Not every animal seen on our website is eligible for fostering.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT WHEN I WELCOME A NEW FOSTER INTO MY HOME?

If you run into additional behavior issues with your foster animal, we have a team of pet behaviorists as well as Foster Program staff who would be happy to assist you in correcting the problem. More often than not, it is a small issue that can be corrected with a little extra attention and time. We always ask, no matter how small the issue is that you notify the Foster Program Manager so we can make sure it is handled properly.

IS FOSTERING HARD?

CAN I FOSTER AN ANIMAL IF I WORK FULL TIME OUTSIDE OF THE HOME?

  • Adult dogs must be let outside to relieve themselves at least 3x/day (the longest they can be left alone is 6 hours) and fed 2x/day (morning & evening). They also require proper exercise and mental stimulation. Puppies require even more attention and supervision and are not typically placed with a foster who works out of the home full time.
  • Adult cats must have their litterboxes scooped at least 2x/day and be fed 2x/day (morning & evening). They should receive socialization and fosters should plan to spend at least 10-15 minutes a few times each day engaging your cat in some form of activity. Kittens require even more attention and stimulation and are usually placed in pairs.

WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A FOSTER PARENT?

On a daily basis, you are responsible for providing your foster animal with love, food/water, shelter, safety, training, and proper socialization.

  • You are expected to be available via phone call, text, and/or email to provide updates on how the animal is doing, and coordinate vet appointments or meetings with potential adopters.
  • You must answer any questions we may have about your foster animal honestly so that we can make sure they stay healthy and all of their needs are met.
  • You are expected to transport your animal to us whenever necessary, when given reasonable notice for purposes including veterinary care, readmission to a shelter, meetings with potential adopters, training, etc.
  • You are expected to make plans to pick up any supplies you need directly with the Foster Program Manager and return all supplies to the Humane Society of Morocco so that it is available for another foster to access.
  • We also ask that fosters send us photos and videos of the foster animals in the home to use on the animal’s online profiles and on our social media channels.

WHAT DOES THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF MOROCCO PROVIDE TO FOSTERS?

CAN I FOSTER IF I ALREADY HAVE AN ANIMAL OF MY OWN?

Yes, as long as your animal is altered, up-to-date on all core vaccines, and on monthly preventatives! We will need your veterinarian’s contact information for a vet reference to verify your animal’s medical history. Keep in mind that the foster animal is coming from a shelter or hospital environment and could be harboring an illness, so we recommend keeping the animal separate from your resident animal for at least two weeks.

WHEN DOES MY FOSTER PET SEE THE VET?

WHEN DO I HAVE TO BRING THE FOSTER ANIMAL BACK?

WHAT KINDS OF ANIMALS DO YOU HAVE TO FOSTER?

All different types of dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. We have orphaned kittens and puppies, senior-care dogs and cats, moms with babies, and animals healing after surgeries of all different sizes and ages.

WHAT IF MY FOSTER PET IS DOING SOMETHING I DON’T WANT IT TO DO, I.E., SOILING IN THE HOUSE, CHEWING ON MY SHOES, SCRATCHING MY FURNITURE, NIPPING AT ME…?

WHAT IF IT’S NOT WORKING OUT?

WHAT IF IT IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY?

WHAT IF I THINK MY FOSTER PET IS SICK?

WHAT IF I RUN OUT OF FOOD?

WHAT IF I JUST ADOPTED A PUPPY/DOG/CAT/KITTEN FROM THE HSM?

We ask that you wait until your kitten/puppy or your cat/dog has been fully vaccinated and in the home for more than a month.

WHAT IF I HAVE OTHER ANIMALS AT HOME?

WHAT IF I HAVE A FRIEND/FAMILY/NEIGHBOR THAT WANTS TO ADOPT THE FOSTER ANIMAL?

WHAT IF I HAVE TO GO ON VACATION AND/OR A WORK-RELATED TRIP?

That is okay — just let the foster care manager know, and you can bring the foster pet back here.

WHAT IF I CAN’T FOSTER ANYMORE?

If you are no longer able to foster, please notify the Foster Program Manager to be removed from our program. If you currently have a foster pet in your care, please contact the Foster Program Manager to make plans to return the animal (and all supplies). We require one (1) week’s notice to remove an animal.

WHAT IF I HAVE A VETERINARIAN APPOINTMENT BUT I CAN’T COME THAT DAY?

Please call the front desk to reschedule as soon as possible.

CAN I BRING MY FOSTER PET TO MY OWN VETERINARIAN?

No. If you bring your foster animal to an outside veterinarian, we will not cover or reimburse you for the expenses. The Humane Society of Morocco is a non-profit organization and cannot cover the cost of another vet; the animal must come back here for care.

HOW MANY ANIMALS CAN I FOSTER AT ONCE?

It depends on your time, space, and the needs of the foster pets — you can foster a whole litter of kittens ranging from 2-to 8 at a time or a litter of puppies.

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING AT HOME FOR THE FOSTER ANIMAL?

We supply you with the food, bowls, formula, bottles, a crate for dogs, litter pan, litter (non-scoopable), and toys/bed if we have any. If you like a certain brand, unfortunately, you would have to supply that yourself. We can only supply you with what we have in stock here at the Humane Society of Morocco.

CAN MY FRIEND/NEIGHBOR/NIECE/NICE BOY DOWN THE BLOCK WATCH MY FOSTER PET FOR ME IF I GO OUT OF TOWN?

Sorry, no — the foster animal must come back to the Humane Society of Morocco if you go out of town.

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE MY FOSTER ANIMAL?

It varies! We have both short-term foster opportunities that last a couple of weeks and longer-term foster opportunities that last over a month or until the animal is adopted.

DO I HAVE TO BE HOME ALL DAY?

No. We have older animals (one year and older) that do not need round-the-clock care. If you are seeking to foster a puppy, you do need to be home most of the day.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO FOSTER AN ANIMAL?

Fill out an application; be over 18 years old; live in Rabat or Casablanca area and be allowed to have animals in the home. If you have a family please check with all the adults to make sure everybody wants to foster.

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