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:

Binx and Ocelot found a foster in WA!
Jefferson is a member of the US National Guard and will be going to officer's school from 12/26/2020 - 5/6/2021. Jefferson is hoping to find a great foster for his two social kitties, Ocelot and Binx, near their home in Silverdale, WA. Ocelot is a 2 year old, 13 lbs,...

Mimosa found a foster in TX!
Yeuna is a member of the US Army, who was reassigned on short notice and will be going on assignment from 11/20/2020 - 8/20/2021. Yeuna had a foster lined up for her dog, Mimosa, but unfortunately that friend will also be deploying shortly after Yeuna. Now Mimosa...

Maverick found a foster in PA!
Jackie and her husband are members of the US Navy, and are preparing for an overseas assignment which will take them away from their Chesapeake, VA, home from 11/23/2020 - 11/23/2022. The family is having trouble making arrangements for their Boxer, Maverick, to...

Shadow found a foster in CA!
Tim is a member of the US Navy who is preparing for an overseas assignment which will take him away from home from 12/31/2020 - 9/30/2021. Tim is hoping to find a great foster for his cat, Shadow, near their home in Sacramento, CA. Shadow is a 7 year old, 10lbs,...

Mia Found a foster in Western NY!
Veronica is a member of the US Army just starting her career. She will be going to basic training from 11/16/2020 - 7/9/2021. Veronica has been unable to find a foster for her darling dog, Mia, near their home in Buffalo, NY. Mia is a 1 year old, 40 lbs, spayed...
Duke and Diesel found a foster in CO!
Caitlin is a member of the US Army Reserves, preparing for an overseas assignment which will take her away from her Hilliard, OH, home from 12/5/2020 - 1/1/2022. Caitlin is hoping against hope that there is a wonderful family or two willing to care for her two dogs,...

Ace found a foster in TX!
Rachel is a member of the US Air Force who is preparing for an overseas assignment which will take her away from her El Paso, TX, home from 2/17/2021 - 9/1/2021. None of Rachel's family or friends are available to care for her dog, Ace, during this deployment, so she...

Nuggets, Mouse, and Cookie found a foster in CO!
Caleb is a member of the US Army currently finishing up his training from now until 12/12/2020. Caleb has had his cats, Nuggets, Mouse, and Cookie, staying with a close friend in Denver, but unfortunately a new roommate at that house has started having pretty severe...

Lola found a foster in SC!
Noah is a member of the US Navy, and has just been given a new assignment where his dog, Lola, will not be able to accompany him. Noah is looking for a foster for Lola near their home in Charleston, SC, starting ASAP - 11/10/2021. Lola is an 8 year old, 50lbs, spayed...
Wiggles, Waggles, Oreo, and Lily found a foster in PA!
Courtney is a member of the US National Guard. She is currently in Fort Lee, VA, for training, and is in desperate need of a foster for her three guinea pigs and one Syrian hamster! PACT is looking for a large-rodent friendly foster to care for her little babies...