Foster Parent Resources

We're so excited to have you as part of our lifesaving team! Here are some tools and tips that you can refer to while you are fostering a pet for us.

How You Can Reach Us

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Afterhours Emergency ONLY

Your Foster Team

  • Casey Woods
    ─ Foster Care Coordinator
  • Asa Wildenstein
    ─ Foster Care Specialist

Thank You

For Fostering An LHS Shelter Pet!

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Foster Facebook Group

We'd love for you to join our Facebook page to meet other LHS fosters. You can share your
pet's photos on the page, ask questions, and communicate with other foster families.

Interested in fostering kittens?

We use an on-deck system for all of our kittens, including moms with kittens, who are in need of foster care. By filling out this On-Call Kitten form each time you are available, you are letting us know you can be contacted to come to pick up kittens as they require foster care.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have picked up fosters, your On-Call Kitten responses will be deleted. You will need to fill out this form again when you are ready for your next group of fosters.

Interested in fostering puppies?

We use an on-deck system for all of our puppies, including moms with puppies, who are in need of foster care. By filling out this On-Call Puppy form each time you are available, you are letting us know you can be contacted to come to pick up puppies as they require foster care.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have picked up fosters, your On-Call Puppy responses will be deleted. You will need to fill out this form again when you are ready for your next group of fosters.

Animals in need of Foster Care

Medical Fosters

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Adoptable Animals Seeking Foster Care
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Dogs

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Small Animals

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Cats

Foster Resources

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LHS Foster Care Orientation

Canine Foster Care Manual

Feline Foster Care Manual

Adoption Process for Fosters

Levels of Emergency and Contacts

More Foster Resources

Medical FAQs

If it is an emergency (seizing, bloody diarrhea, not eating, regular vomiting), and it is after hours, please call our After hours Emergency line at (859) 229-4588. If it is not emergent and can wait until the following day, please contact the foster team the next business day.

Making a Medical Appointment

Although we do everything in our power to maintain health in our pet population and mitigate infectious disease risk in our care, there are a few illnesses that are common in shelter environments that may require treatment. If you have questions or concerns surrounding the wellness of your foster pet please do not hesitate to contact your Foster Team.

In many situations, we can provide at-home care recommendations to avoid unnecessary human contact. In some situations, the sick animal will need medical treatments and will require a visit to the shelter.

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5 Tips For Awesome Pet Photos

1. Get on their LEVEL

Getting down on your foster pet's level will create more personal portraits and highlight their unique features.

2. Use BURST or PORTRAIT mode

Most cellphones have a burst or portrait mode, use these to your advantage! These modes work best when there is plenty of light, so consider using them when you're by a window or outside.

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3. Make NOISE

Making noise or using a toy is a great way to get your pet's attention and get them to look at the camera. Make sure you're ready to snap a photo when they are looking -you might even catch them in an adorable head tilt!

4. Notice your ENVIRONMENT

Some of the best photos come from an environment that's well-lit and uncluttered. If there are too many objects in the background, it can take away the focus from your foster pet, and a dimly lit photo can come out grainy

5. TIMING is everything

Use key moments throughout the day to capture their true personality-nap time to show their calm side, and playtime to show their goofy side. Bonus tip: put their bed by a window to get good lighting!

Marketing Your Foster Pet

Our Marketing Team at LHS is happy to share your foster pet’s photos and videos to help get them adopted. Be sure to tag us on social at

Email your photos to [email protected] and fill out your foster pet's bio in the link below to have them featured as an LHS Pet of the Day!

LHS Foster Tails

Share posts about your adoptable Lexington Humane Society foster animals, and help them search for their forever homes!

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Getting your foster pet adopted

Adoption Application

If you've found a potential adopter for your foster pet, send them the Adoption Application in the link below. For further instructions, download the Adoption Process for Fosters document above.