Foster Program
King William Regional Animal Shelter is Always In Need of Fosters
Compassionate people are what make lifesaving work possible.
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From walking dogs and socializing cats to fostering and assisting at events, volunteers are an essential part of helping animals move from the shelter into loving homes.
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If you’re ready to get involved, please visit the King William Regional Animal Shelter website below to learn more and apply.​​​
The Regional Animal Shelter began offering fostering for shelter dogs in 2023. Fostering is an important step on a pet’s journey to their forever home. A home environment is best for their health and well-being. Fostering animals allows them to thrive in a home environment and practice forming bonds with their caregivers. For pets waiting longer for adoption, foster caregivers can help reassure adopters that these pets are a good fit for a home and speak to the type of home or family that would be the best match for the pet.
Fostering plays a powerful role in a pet’s journey to a forever home.
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Opening your home — even temporarily — gives animals the comfort, stability, and individual attention they need to truly thrive. It allows them to decompress, build confidence, and show their personalities in a home setting.
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Click the link below to learn more about the foster program at the King William Regional Animal Shelter and how you can make a life-changing difference.
Whether you enjoy walking dogs, spending quiet time socializing cats, or helping with daily tasks that keep the shelter running smoothly, there are many meaningful ways to get involved. Every hour given makes a real difference for the animals in their care.
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Volunteers are needed six days a week, and there’s a place for everyone who wants to help.
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Click the link below to learn more about King William Regional Animal Shelter's volunteer program and how to get started.
By fostering, you are not only saving one feline or canine, but saving another by freeing up space in RAS to rescue other animals in need.
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RAS provides food, cat litter, leashes, and any medical needs while the animal is in your care.
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You’re helping the animal get the time, attention and socialization needed to be ready for adoption.
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Training is provided by RAS, so you will be comfortable knowing what you’re doing.
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You will learn more about the animal’s personality and help them overcome any trauma or fear, to make sure they’re adopted into the right home.
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With an animal in your home, more space is freed up for RAS to take in another animal in need.
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Fostering is flexible. It might seem like a huge time commitment, and it can be if that is what you want, but you can tell RAS how much or little you are able to help, and they will accommodate.
