Become a QCAWC Foster!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of animals in need? The Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) is seeking compassionate volunteers to join our foster program. As a QCAWC foster, you'll provide a temporary home for dogs, puppies, kittens, mommas, adult cats, and small animals that need extra care before finding their forever homes.

Why Foster?

Animals may need fostering for various reasons—illness, injury, being too young for adoption, or simply needing a break from the shelter environment. By opening your heart and home, you help these animals heal, grow, and prepare for adoption. Your care also frees up valuable space at the shelter, allowing us to rescue and support even more animals in need.

What’s Involved?

Fostering with QCAWC is flexible! Whether you can commit to a few days or a few months, we’ll work with your schedule to find the right match for you. We provide all the necessary resources—food, supplies, and medical care—you provide the love and home.

How to Get Started

If you’re interested in becoming a QCAWC foster, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Cameron Johnson, Outreach Coordinator, at 309-787-6830 (Option #3 Ext. 36) or email cameron@qcawc.org for more information and to get started. Before becoming a QCAWC Foster, please fill out and submit the QCAWC Foster Application.  

The Quad City Animal Welfare will supply you with all the resources - you supply the HOME & LOVE! Together, we can give animals the second chance they deserve!