Fosters provide a safe and healthy environment for animals that are not quite ready for our adoption program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clean and safe housing for the animals.
• Bring the animals to vet appointments.
• Provide fresh water and food.
• Socialize the animal with people and other animals.
• Take the animal to outreach events, or bring them to the shelter for adopters to meet.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a safe, clean, comfortable place for the foster animal.

Training Provided (Specific to Species Fostering)

• Cat Body Language
• Cats 101
• Cat Handling
• Cat Breed Identification
• Medical Training
• Dog Body Language
• Dogs 101
• Dog Handling
• Dog Breed Identification
• Foster Care

Time Commitment

Most foster animals require a two to six week commitment.