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Email Address

info@specialpals.org

Phone Number

(281) 579-7387

Our Location

3830 Greenhouse Rd. Houston, TX 77084

Welcome to Special Pals! Since 1979, we’ve passionately championed the cause of animal welfare in Houston. Join us in our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome, ensuring every animal finds their forever home.

Contact Info

  • 3830 Greenhouse Rd. Houston, TX 77084
  • P.O. Box 841605 Houston TX 77284
  • info@specialpals.org
  • (281) 579-7387
  • Daily: 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
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Foster An Animal

A Temporary Home, A Lifelong Impact

Foster Program Overview

Fostering a pet from Special Pals is a rewarding way to help animals who need extra love and care. From puppies and kittens to adult animals and those with special needs, our foster program caters to various animals in our care. As a foster parent, you provide a nurturing home for these animals, helping them become ready for their forever families.

Special Pals isn’t just another animal shelter; it’s a community, a family, bound together by an unwavering love and commitment to animals. Fostering with us offers more than just a chance to care for a pet temporarily. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a transformative experience, both for the animal and yourself.

Be Their Safe Harbor: Foster a Special Pal

Provide a Temporary Home and a Lifetime of Gratitude

Open your heart and home to an animal in need. Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as an animal lover. By becoming a foster parent, you provide a temporary, loving environment for our animals, helping them heal, grow, and prepare for a forever home. Join our foster community and transform an animal’s life today.

Why Foster a Special Pal?

Benefits of Fostering

Fostering animals is a deeply rewarding experience that not only brings immediate joy but also has lasting positive impacts. When you foster, you play an integral role in the rehabilitation and healing of a vulnerable creature, preparing them for a forever home. Beyond the immediate benefit of saving lives by making space at shelters, fostering provides a unique opportunity to personally contribute to the well-being and growth of an animal. Furthermore, the bond fostered between humans and their temporary pets often leads to immense emotional growth, understanding, and enrichment for the caregiver, making it a mutually transformative experience.

The Pivotal Role You Play

Make a Difference

By offering a temporary home to our animals, you bridge the gap between rescue and forever homes, making a lasting impression on their lives.

Opening Doors and Hearts

Be A Lifesaver

Fostering not only changes the life of the animal you care for but also provides space for other animals in need, increasing the capacity of our rescue missions.

Guided Training & Support

Training & Support

You’ll never be alone in your fostering journey. Special Pals provides all necessary training and resources, including food, medical care, and support.

How long is the fostering period?

The duration can vary, ranging from a few weeks to several months, depending on the animal's needs and circumstances.

What if I want to adopt my foster animal?

It happens more often than you'd think! If you feel a deep connection, talk to us about adoption procedures.

Who covers the expenses?

We provide support, medical care, food, and supplies to every foster.

Who Needs Foster Homes?

  • Pregnant dogs and cats
  • Nursing mommies and their babies
  • Orphaned puppies and kittens
  • Our elderly furry friends
  • Companions with unique needs or medical conditions
  • Every dog and cat under our care

What are the responsibilities of a Special Pals Foster?

  • Capture heartwarming photos and videos, and share stories of your foster friend
  • Monitor and report their behavior to our shelter team
  • Participate by bringing adoptable pets to both our shelter and relevant events
  • Offer a nurturing and temporary haven filled with love.

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About

Special Pals, founded in 1979, is Houston’s longest-running no-kill animal shelter. We’re dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing animals while advocating for a compassionate community through our education and outreach initiatives.

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Contact Info

  • 3830 Greenhouse Rd. Houston, TX 77084
  • P.O. Box 841605 Houston TX 77284
  • info@specialpals.org
  • (281) 579-7387
  • Daily: 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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