Become a Foster Family

All persons who are interested in becoming a foster parent must fill out an application. 

All potential foster homes will have a 

1) reference/vet check (if you have a pet or had a pet in the past)

2) Home visit will be performed.
If you have never had pet before, we will guide you through what it means to foster an animal and give you any information that you may need to help you transition into being a good foster parent.

Home Checks will only be performed on homes WITHIN a particular mileage radius or time rate of Orland Park, IL (60462).  We reserve the right to refuse adoptions/applications/potential fosters, to those who are outside our radius for reasons, including but not limited to, time, available volunteers, gas prices, etc.
 

• We request that the pet be brought to this site for these adoption weekends.  Our organization has adoption events on weekends that vary. You will be informed in advance of where the adoptions will be held (But expect you to follow our website for updates).

• It is always preferred that you stay and help with the pet and also assist in the event itself.

          But we realize this may not always be possible.  We would just ask that you drop the foster pet off at the
         beginning of the event and return at the end to pick him/her up.

• Half-Way Home Animal Rescue will provide the medical needs of the foster pet(s) while they are in foster care.

• We only ask that you provide their meals and direct necessities.  If your personal pet(s) become ill while fostering - It is NOT the responsibility of HWHAR to provide medical care or reimbursement for your own pets.

• Foster Parents of Half-Way Home Animal Rescue will not be permitted to adopt the pets that they foster. It is our need that a person continues to foster - So they can continue to save more lives.