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About Us

Who We Are

What is Operation Foster?

Operation Foster, formerly known as PACT, provides peace of mind to military personnel facing deployment and pet owners undergoing medical treatment by placing their pets into safe, loving foster homes until they can be reunited. Since our founding over 15 years ago, we’ve helped provide well over 100,000 safe nights to more than 3,000 pets in all 50 states.

Someone needing to have their pet fostered starts the process by completing a fostering application. We then match the need against our network of available fosters.

Operation Foster is supported by hundreds of fosters throughout the country and we are always looking for more foster homes. We also do this without collecting a fee and are always looking for volunteers and donations to support our program.

Mission

Our Why

Our mission is to keep pets with their owners by providing temporary foster care for military service members and hospitalized medical patients at no cost and preventing beloved companions from entering shelters due to owner crises. We are ultimately aiming for zero permanent separations by supporting the human-animal bond through fostering and education.

Meet Our Team

Buzz MillerBuzz MillerFounder & President of the BoardRead BioJudi GoldsteinJudi GoldsteinSecretaryRead BioEllen ThompsonEllen ThompsonTreasurerRead BioColonel Wendy KellyColonel Wendy KellyBoard MemberRead BioSabina Louise PierceSabina Louise PierceBoard MemberRead BioMichael MarkovitzMichael MarkovitzBoard MemberRead BioDavid FantDavid FantBoard MemberRead Bio

Looking For Help?

Looking for help with a specific matter? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to find out who to ask. Please keep in mind you must submit an application before contacting us directly about questions related to fostering your furry friend.

Our Goal

Operation Foster is working towards the goal of having no companion animals unwillingly submitted to animal shelters due to a temporary military deployment or medical crisis.

Why

Why Operation Foster?

01. Because Operation Foster is making a difference

Operation Foster has received applications from more than 400 pet owners in just the last year, and has personally assisted many of these. We are growing at an amazing pace and expanding to help more people across the country. As more people learn about Operation Foster, they are driving and even flying their pets from all over the country to our safe and supported Foster Homes, because there is no one in their area that can help.

02. Because Operation Foster is there for you – fast

No one knows when an unexpected medical crisis will happen, and when it does, our team leaps into action.

Join Us

Help Us Save Lives

Help us save the lives of companion animals and the hearts of their owners by becoming a foster family, volunteering in another way, or donating to help us achieve our goal!