Animals Who Need Foster Homes
Some pets need a little extra time, care or love before they’re ready for adoption. These animals may be too young, recovering from a medical condition, or struggling in the shelter environment. By opening your home for even a short time, you help give them the second chance they deserve.
These pets may include:
Puppies or kittens too young or too small for spay/neuter
Nursing moms with litters of puppies or kittens
Animals recovering from surgery or illness
Pets overwhelmed in the shelter and needing a quieter home
Long-stay residents who need fresh exposure to thrive
How Your Foster Home Makes a Difference
When you foster, you’re not just providing a temporary home — you’re giving space in our shelter for another pet in need, increasing adoption chances and improving outcomes. Your act of kindness ripples across our entire lifesaving mission.
⚠️ Please Note:
The animals featured on this page are not available for adoption.
These pets are part of our temporary foster program and are seeking short-term care while they recover, grow, or decompress from the shelter environment.
Once they are ready for adoption, they will be removed from this page and appear on our “Adoptable Pets” pages.
Meet Animals Who Need Foster Homes
Frequently Asked Questions about Urgent Foster Pets
Many of the pets here are in urgent need of foster homes because of age, medical needs, emotional needs, or shelter stress. A temporary home helps them heal and thrive.
Most placements are short-term — often a few days to a few weeks, depending on the individual pet’s needs.
We provide veterinary care, medical supplies, food/formula when needed, and ongoing support throughout the foster period.
Yes! We evaluate each situation to ensure a safe, successful foster match and provide guidance on introductions.
Email: foster@tupeloleehumane.org
Phone: (662) 205 – 4221 ext. 1010
Our placement team is happy to help you choose the right pet for your home and answer any questions.
Even just one short-term foster placement can change a life — for the pet you bring home and the one who takes its place at our shelter. Thank you for being part of our lifesaving team.
Questions? Contact our foster team at foster@tupeloleehumane.org | (662) 204 – 4221 ext. 1010