Foster
What is Fostering?
Fostering is an important role within animal rescue because it saves lives while giving homeless pets the experience of a loving, safe home. When you foster, you agree to open your heart and home to a homeless pet while they await their forever families. During their stay, they learn to trust, socialize, and get acquainted with life in a home.
The length of time for fostering a pet can vary, and there are multiple types of fostering including long-term, short-term, medical, & emergency arrangements. If you are interested in fostering but aren’t sure about an arrangement that best suits you, please contact us – we are eager to find a solution that works for you.
Fostering is a temporary act that makes a lifelong impact.
Benefits of Fostering
Fostering a homeless pet is a highly rewarding experience that has countless benefits including:
- It saves lives: Every time you foster a pet, it opens up space at a shelter for an animal in need.
- It Increases a pet’s chance of getting adopted: By providing a safe and loving environment, a pet can build its confidence while gaining positive house manners and behaviors which help them get adopted faster.
- Temporary ownership: For those considering the possibility of adopting a pet, fostering is a great way to experience pet ownership and responsibility without making a full personal and financial commitment.
- It is good for the soul: Need we say more?
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does it Cost to Foster?
Fostering comes at zero cost to you!
Fureverwood Rescue covers all medical expenses and supplies needed for its pets.
Can I foster if I have pets of my own?
Yes, we welcome current pet owners to foster!
We just ask that all pets in your home must be up to date on their vaccinations and spayed/neutered.
What are the Responsibilities of a Foster?
- Provide a safe home environment
- Feed, water, and exercise foster pet daily
- Accompany pet to scheduled vet appointments
- Lots of love and ear scratches