Foster a farm animal

Foster homes save lives. They give recovering animals a quieter space to heal, and they free up sanctuary stalls for the next emergency.

Why foster

You don't have to commit to forever to save a life

Every animal we take into foster care is one more we can rescue. Fostering is short-term, fully supported, and one of the most meaningful things you can do for farm animals in your community.

We cover the costs

Food, hay, veterinary care, medication, and supplies are all on us. You provide the home and the love.

Short-term commitment

Fosters typically last 2–8 weeks, depending on the animal's recovery and the adopter timeline.

We're always on call

Questions at 2am? Worried about a behavior? Our team is one call away, every day of your foster.

First right of adoption

If you fall in love (and many do), you get first chance to formally adopt before we open the listing.

A bottle-fed goat kid being held by a foster

Current foster needs

Animals we're looking to place this month

Chickens & ducks

2–4 weeks

Recovering from injury or socialization

Bottle-fed kids & lambs

6–8 weeks

Round-the-clock care for newborns

Small ruminants

4–6 weeks

Pre-adoption socialization

Senior or hospice

Variable

Comfortable retirement homes

Ready to open your home, short-term?

Fill out a quick foster application and we'll match you with an animal that fits your space and experience.

Apply to foster