"Many animals are abandoned not because they have behavior problems, but simply because they have become inconvenient... I have the greatest respect for those kind souls who rescue and foster these forgotten, discarded animals who are not as lucky as my Marley was. They are giving them a second chance at the life every dog deserves."
-- John Grogan, Author Marley & Me
What is a pet foster parent?
A pet foster parent provides a safe and loving environment for friendly kittens, puppies, dogs, cats, until they are adopted. In addition to affection, the foster parent provides basic care for the animals such as food, water, and shelter. When fostering a dog, the pet foster parent may teach him basic house manners. The pet foster parent may have to transport their foster animal to FFR to visit with potential adopters. In the event that the foster animal needs veterinary care, or becomes ill or injured, the foster parent may be required to transport the animal to a designated veterinary hospital.
*** How can I volunteer to become a pet foster parent?
Click here for our volunteer application.
Why are pet foster parents needed?
We can only rescue as many animals as we have room and staffing for. Local animal shelters euthanize dozens of healthy and friendly animals each day to make space for the new ones coming in due to limited holding space. Local animal rescue groups have to turn away dozens of adoptable animals each week because they lack foster parents. Not only do foster parents maximize the number of animals rescued, they also help to care for animals that would be difficult to care for in a shelter or kennel environment: puppies and kittens with immune systems not strong enough to fight germs, orphaned or feral kittens, animals recovering from major surgery, or dogs needing one-on-one behavior rehabilitation or a break from the shelter.
Who should foster a pet?
• Someone who cannot, at the moment, adopt a pet for its entire lifetime.
• Someone who is not sure how its pet would get along with a new cat or dog.
• Someone who never had the chance to have a pet but would really like to have one now.
• Someone who loves pets and has some room to welcome them while they wait for an adoptive home.
*** How can I volunteer to become a pet foster parent?
Click here for our volunteer application.
Once you have completed your form we will contact you and let you know if we currently have animals in need of a foster home.
