Right now, the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is overflowing with vulnerable kittens who need foster homes to survive. Many of these tiny babies arrive without their mother and require around-the-clock care that simply can’t be provided in a shelter environment.

Every day these kittens spend in the shelter increases their risk of illness, making foster homes more critical than ever. HSHC is urgently asking the community to open their hearts and homes to help these fragile lives get the healthy start they deserve.

“Newborn kittens without their mother are the single most at-risk animals in our shelter,” said Kelly Comerford, Clinic Manager at HSHC. “They need frequent feedings, constant monitoring, and a quiet place to grow. The sooner we can get them into foster homes, the better their chances of surviving and thriving. The best part is that we provide all the supplies, medical care, and training—you simply provide the love.”

Whether you can foster for a few days, a few weeks, or throughout kitten season, your home can truly save a life. Never bottle-fed a kitten before? Don’t worry—HSHC will teach you everything you need to know and support you every step of the way.

While kitten fosters are the greatest need, HSHC is also looking for:

• Dog fosters who can help these pups learn home manners
• Medical fosters willing to care for pets recovering from illness or surgery
• Short-term and long-term foster families
• Adults age 18 or older with reliable transportation who can bring foster pets to scheduled check-ups and vaccine appointments

“Fostering doesn’t just save lives—it prepares pets for success,” Comerford added. “Living in a home helps them build confidence, learn routines, and become even more adoptable. Every foster family plays a vital role in helping pets find their forever homes.”

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to make a difference this summer, consider finding your purpose. The commitment is temporary, but the impact lasts a lifetime.

For more information about fostering with HSHC, visit https://www.harfordshelter.org/foster-a-petand apply to become a foster today.

About the Humane Society of Harford County

The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the welfare and well-being of the approximately 3,000 animals that arrive each year. HSHC promotes the kind treatment of homeless, stray and abandoned animals by providing shelter, care, adoptions, and community education. HSHC is not a county agency nor is it affiliated with any national or regional organization. Its lifesaving work is made possible through the generosity of donors, grants, bequests, and community support.