ANIMAL FOSTER
Next to owning a cat or kitten, there is nothing more enjoyable
or rewarding than fostering a homeless pet. Foster home volunteers provide an essential service to animals in need, and have a direct affect on the number of cats and kittens who are given a second chance at finding a permanent loving home. Fosters are animal lovers who understand that pets are family members.
An animal foster is a person or family that provides a temporary home for a rescued pet until it is adopted. A foster home provides a loving environment which helps relieve the animal's stress while they wait for a new, permanent home. All of the cats and kittens in our care are indoor companions only. They are meant to be a part of the family.
The responsibilities of an animal foster are similar to those of being an actual parent. A foster provides a safe environment and appropriate food, teaches good manners and sets aside time each day for socialization, play, and exercise. A foster parent also monitors the health of their foster cat/kitten.
There is no cost to foster a homeless pet. SFAAR provides all necessary supplies; food, kennels, kitty litter, grooming supplies, as well as veterinary care.
Most of all, foster parents provide a safe home and loving companionship to a homeless pet.
Foster parents are asked to make a committment to care for their foster animal until it is adopted. It may take two weeks or two months. Animals coming into our program are generally frightened and confused. For the well-being of the animal we try to keep them in the same foster home until adopted.
To become a foster for St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue, you must be at least 21 years old. If you live with adult friends or family members, you must have approval from everyone in the household to become a foster.
If you would like to make a difference in the life of a homeless pet, please fill out and submit our online volunteer application. Please note: you will need to create an account and log in before you complete an application.