Fostering

About the Role Salem Animal Rescue League's Foster program provides safe, stable homes for shelter animals as they decompress and adjust to life outside the shelter. The Foster volunteer helps animals thrive by offering a loving home and acting as a temporary caregiver while SARL learns more about each animal's personality and needs. This role supports adoption outcomes and animal welfare.

What You'll Do

• Provide a safe, loving home for foster cats and dogs in coordination with SARL staff.
• Follow SARL foster guidelines, care instructions, and schedule.
• Use SARL-provided supplies (food, toys, bowl, leash and collar, kennel, etc.) to care for foster animals.
• Monitor health and behavior and report concerns to SARL promptly.
• Help socialize and acclimate animals to home life to facilitate successful adoptions.
• Complete the foster application and stay engaged with SARL throughout the fostering period.

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to animal welfare.
• Ability to provide a nurturing home environment and commit to fostering.
• Willingness to follow SARL guidelines and communicate effectively with staff.
• Reliability and basic caregiving skills to support daily needs of foster animals.

Compensation & Benefits

• SARL provides all supplies needed to care for foster cats or dogs (food, toys, bowl, leash and collar, kennel, etc.). All you need to provide is a loving home!