Below are helpful articles and links that foster parents can use as additional resources. Listed are topics such as planning to foster, the health of a foster, and behavioral challenges your foster may have. These resources are for informational purposes only and do not take the place of veterinary or behavioral diagnosis.

Please contact Heartland Humane Shelter and Care or the foster coordinator if you have any questions or concerns with your foster:

Heartland: 541-757-9000 or adopt@heartlandhumane.org

Please keep in mind that staff is available to assist you between 10am and 5pm and will return messages as soon as they’re able to. For emergencies, use the contact information provided in the foster contract. If you are interested in becoming a foster for Heartland please fill out our foster questionnaire here.

Sources listed on this page came from The Kitten Lady, Maddie’s Fund, The Bunny Lady, and Veterinary Partner.