How to Foster
Why Foster?
Placing animals in safe, loving foster homes is the single best way for us to expand our lifesaving capacity. Because we make such a big investment of time and resources in every animal we rescue, we train and support our foster homes extensively.
Fostering...
- Gives a cat or dog is a second chance at life.
- Is a wonderful, life-affirming project for the entire family (although singles and couples can foster too, of course!).
- Costs next to nothing.
- Is fun.
- Is rewarding.
- Can be done anywhere-in a city or suburb, a house or apartment.
- Can take place whenever you are ready.
- Offers the company of animals to those unable to make a long-term commitment.
What it takes to foster
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Fill out a Foster Application.
- Agree and sign our Foster Care Agreement and Waiver.
- Be interested in and willing to help find a forever home for their foster dog or cat.
- Participate in networking to find potential adopters.
Here's how to foster
- Fill out our Foster application below and submit. One of our Foster Team members will contact you within 72 hours.
- When we have animals needing a foster, we’ll give you a call, text or send an email-whatever works best for you.
- If you’re interested and available-that’s great!
- Placements are not first come first served.
- If you’re chosen, we’ll contact you to arrange a drop off. If you’re not chosen, you’ll be placed on the shortlist. Next time we have a similar animal, we’ll ask you first.
- Provide love and friendship.
- Say goodbye once they’ve found their loving home.
- Feel sad for a day or two.
- Repeat!
Sometimes #9 can be a toughie. Saying goodbye can be emotional, but remember: fostering saves lives. More fostering = more saved lives.
Visit our Foster FAQ page for more details: https://companionanimalcommunitycenter.org/foster-faqs/
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