MILITARY FOSTER PROGRAM
Supporting Our Military and Their Beloved Pets
Across the country, every day, men and women of the armed forces are sent to trainings, deployments, and re-assignments in places where their pets cannot go. Even on short trips, without a capable friend or ability to afford expensive kenneling services, military pet owners are forced to unwillingly surrender their beloved pets to animal shelters or rescue groups and never see them again. With the probability of being reunited again very low, pets are either re-homed or euthanized due to overcrowding in animal shelters. Even today, one third or more of the animals that enter a shelter are euthanized. Imagine going off to fight for your country knowing that your furry family may be euthanized because no one else could help.
With the important role pets play in our physical and emotional health, are we willing to let a soldier’s best friend be yet another sacrifice they must make to serve their country? Or will we assure them that their pets will be safe and sound, waiting for them when they return?
PACT exists for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect this country every day. Our Military Foster Program provides the help and support they need that is crucial to both the animal’s well-being and the owner’s peace of mind.
How It Works – Fostering a Military Animal
PACT works directly with all military service members to match their companion animals with appropriate foster homes that will give them the care and love they need while their owners are deployed. We facilitate the foster home placement via our Foster Agreement – a written agreement that outlines the terms of the relationship and protects the interests of all parties involved.
During the foster term, PACT remains in close contact with the foster home to ensure the pet is settling in to a loving and safe environment. PACT continues to work with the foster home caregivers regarding any issues or concerns that may arise. PACT has a network of animal volunteers to help should an emergency arise at the foster home, and provides assistance, when necessary, by coordinating transport, professional trainers, groomers, kennels, food and supply support, and veterinary discounts for foster animals. Our foster programs are free; however, we ask that pet owners cover their beloved animals necessary expenses while in the foster home (food, grooming, veterinarian costs, etc).
While the owner is deployed, the foster family provides owners with regular updates on their pet’s well being, recent activities, and care. These are sent via emails, texts, phone, Facebook, post mail, videos or whatever works best for the owner! The updates always include a summary and often fosters can provide photographs or video — and the video of their best friend playing in the sunshine may be the best thing that soldier sees all day. Giving our brave military personnel a connection to their friends left behind and a reason to come home is one of the best things PACT Foster Families can do for our country.
Please contact info@pactforanimals.org with any questions you may have. We are happy to hear from you.
Military Foster Agreement
If you are interested in fostering one of these great animals, please click here to fill out the online application, and contact info@pactforanimals.org about the pet you want to foster. Service Members, click here to submit a companion animal in need of fostering.
We need your support!
Help us make a difference by becoming a foster parent to a companion animal of those in need or by financially supporting our foster programs. Please click here to donate whatever you can to continue to keep these emergency services free to all military personnel and hospital patients in need.
Take a look at our Military and Hospital Foster Program pets currently in foster care below:

Chelsea found a foster in MD!
Robert is a citizen in Glen Burnie, MD, who recently suffered a fall and will need to undergo physical rehab before he can get back home to his dog, Chelsea. Chelsea is currently being fed and let out by a neighbor, but since Robert may be gone for the next two...

Mila found a foster near Houston, TX!
Michael and Brittany are a US Navy family who are currently in the process of changing stations out of state. The family's new home won't be ready for them until 3/31/2021, so Michael is going on ahead and living on base until the rest of the family can join him. ...

Milo found a foster in MA!
Ariel is a member of the US Army Reserves who is preparing to leave for basic training, from 2/20/2021 - 12/1/2021. Ariel is hoping to find a great foster for her sweet pup, Milo, near their home in Methuen, MA. Milo is a 4 year old, 50 lbs, neutered male Border...

Grifford and Luna found a foster in NC!
Santiago is a member of the US Marines, and will be going on assignment from 2/28/2021 - 10/31/2021. Santiago also just completed a cross-country move with the military, and doesn't have a support system on the east coast! He's hoping to find an active, loving home...

AJ found a foster in PA!
Alix is a citizen in Newtown, PA, who suffered a fall in January and is now looking at extended physical rehabilitation until 3/30/2021. Alix's daughter, Sarah, has been caring for her senior dog AJ, but Sarah works outside of the home and is finding that AJ is very...

Duke found a foster in FL!
Andrew is a member of the US Navy and is preparing for training and overseas assignment from 1/13/2021 - 1/31/2022. He is hoping to find a great, active foster for his fantastic dog, Duke, near their home in Miami, FL. Duke is a 2 year old, 70lbs, neutered male hound...

Max found a foster in FL!
Kevin is a member of the US Air Force who is preparing for an overseas assignment from 1/6/2021 - 7/15/2021. Kevin is hoping to find a foster local to Valdosta, GA, to look after his cat, Max. Max is a 6 year old, 9 lbs, neutered male Birman cat. Max is up to date...

Fatty found a foster in PA!
Kimberly is a member of the US Army who is going to training from 12/30/2020 - 4/30/2021. Kimberly is hoping to find a great foster for her cat, Fatty, near their home in Skippack, PA, for the time that she will be away. Fatty is an 8 year old, 12lbs, spayed female...

Murphy Found a Foster!
Kolton and his family are members of the US Air Force, and are preparing for a change of station overseas. Kolton has been working with a pet transport company to have his pup, Murphy, flown with the family, but unfortunately due to the pandemic Murphy isn't able to...

Mister and Zuma found a foster in AZ!
Denise is a member of the US Air Force and is preparing for an overseas assignment which will take her away from her San Antonio home from 1/7/2021 - 9/7/2021. Denise is most worried about the safety and well-being of her two senior dogs while she's away. She has...