Volunteer and Animal Foster Opportunities at the ASPCA

Looking to become a part-time cuddler and caregiver for some full-time cuties? Becoming a foster caregiver is an easy way to directly help animals in need near you! You just provide a safe and cozy temporary home, and your foster pet is sure to thank you with lots of cuddles and affection.

There’s no better time to sign up to foster than right now, and we have urgent needs for caregivers at our programs and facilities across the country! Scroll down to find ASPCA foster opportunities, or, if we don’t have a location near you, sign up to foster for your local shelter.

 
Nationwide Volunteer Opportunities

Advocacy Volunteer

Help the ASPCA advocate for the strongest possible legislative and public policy protections for animals.

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National Field Response Responder

Deploy with the NFR team to help animals in crisis.

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Horse Action Team

We're seeking local advocates willing to use their voices to protect America's horses from slaughter.

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Los Angeles Volunteer Opportunities

Foster Kittens in Los Angeles

Help us give newborn kittens the best chance for a happy outcome by becoming a kitten foster today.

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NYC and Tri-State Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at the ASPCA Adoption Center

Volunteers at the ASPCA Adoption Center are vital to our operation.

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Become a Pet Foster Parent

Give animals who are not yet ready for adoption a chance to live and be loved in foster homes.

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North Carolina Volunteer Opportunities

Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

Help our behavior experts provide enrichment and care for fearful dogs at our Weaverville, North Carolina, facility.

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Foster for the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

Help BRC graduates and fearful dogs on their journeys toward loving homes as a foster caregiver!

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Ohio Volunteer Opportunities

Foster for the Cruelty Recovery Center

Help us give animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters the best chance to live happy lives by becoming a foster caregiver today.

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Volunteer at the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center

Help our expert teams as they care for animals rescued from neglect, cruelty and natural disasters.

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