Learn About Fostering > Foster Application > FAQ's > Foster Story > Ask us a question Foster Highlights > Short-term > Food and supplies provided >  Help animals in your home, as your schedule allows >  Program includes training and support >  You choose which animals you can help Volunteer for the Michigan Humane Society's "In-Home Heroes" animal foster program and experience first hand how you can make an immediate and lasting impact on the life of an animal that needs your help. In-Home Heroes is the Michigan Humane Society’s short-term, in-home care program which saves lives by helping animals who need a little extra time and TLC prior to adoption.  Animals may be placed in foster homes for a variety of reasons: illness, injury, they are too young for adoption, etc.  We supply the resources - you supply the love! Better by Design Often referred to as animal fostering, MHS’ progressive program is designed with a convenient, short-term, structured focus, providing the maximum value to the animals - and their temporary caretakers. The In-Home Heroes program will help match you with suitable animals according to your interests and availability. Fostering may be for you if you can answer Yes to two or more of the following questions: Do you love animals? Have extra space in your home and extra time in your schedule? Do you have prior pet care experience? Are you in-between pets or thinking of adopting in the future? Are you a "snowbird" who can only have pets a few months out of the year? A frequent traveler who can't commit to long term pet ownership? Are you interested in opening your home and heart by becoming an in-home hero?   Fill out a Volunteer Application today!   Contact the MHS Foster Department Interested in fostering?  Have questions about the foster program?  For more information please complete the MHS Foster Department Contact Us Form.  For urgent matters, please call Natalie Johnson at 248-283-1000 ext. 138.