What does fostering involve?
When you foster, you agree to take a homeless animal into your home and give him or her love, care, and attention, either for a predetermined period of time or until the animal is adopted. For FAQ see below
Why should I foster?
Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have (other than adopting, of course). By taking an animal in need temporarily into your home you’re:
- freeing up a spot so the shelter or rescue can take in another animal.
- giving your foster animal the time he needs to be ready for adoption.
- helping the shelter or rescue learn more about the animal so he can end up in the best home possible.
- socializing the animal to a home environment and possibly getting him used to being around other pets and different types of people.
If you would be interested in providing foster care, please fill out this form and we will contact you with more details:
What does the rescue require of me?
A love for animals and the compassion to help animals in need.
What information are you looking when evaluating a foster?
Current pets have to be spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations
How long will I have my foster?
Until it’s adopted. Some are adopted quickly, some take longer to find a forever home.
What if the foster doesn’t get a long with my pets/me?
We do our best to find out how incoming fosters are with other dogs, cats, kids, they do need time to decompress but if needed we will try to find another foster for the animal.
What if I fall in love with the foster?
Fosters have the first option to adopt!
How involved is the rescue day-to-day?
We are always here to answer questions and we have a private Facebook page that all volunteers are on to help communicate.
If I am having training issues is there professional training available?
We do have some trainers we work with and most of us that have been fostering for a while can give tips and suggestions with training.
How many fosters can I have at a time?
We normally limit the amount of fosters. If it’s a litter of pups we suggest at least 2 per foster so they aren’t alone. A litter of kittens is different but we don’t mix litters of either in the same foster home.
Who pays for the fosters vet bills?
The rescue pays for all the animals vetting.
Does the rescue supply food?
If we have food donated we pass it along to all fosters. If we don’t have any it is up to the foster to purchase.
What does the rescue supply (if anything)
We supply whatever we have, meaning cages, bowls, food litter, toys. If we have it we give it to fosters.
What if I have a vacation planned, where does the foster go?
Hopefully another foster can pet sit for a foster on vacation.
Do I get to pick who adopts the foster?
Yes! Fosters have first say in who adopts their foster because they know what home would be the best fit.
What if the adopter brings the foster back?
We only take animals back if we have a foster to take them.
Do I get to name the foster?
Yes! That is one of the best parts of fostering!
If you have any other questions please feel to reach out to us.