become a foster

Fostering involves caring for a shelter pet or litter temporarily, primarily litters of kittens. Many kittens and puppies arrive at the shelter too young and fragile for permanent homes and need special care. You can save lives by fostering with CARES. To become a foster parent, please complete our application. Upon receipt, shelter staff will contact you for an orientation/interview.

Review the Foster Program Manual for details on what to expect.

• Complete the Foster Care Application

• Attend an interview/orientation

• After interview/orientation, you will be added to our list and contacted when pets need placement.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older.

• All resident dogs and cats must have up-to-date vaccines (proof required).

• If you want to foster a dog and have dogs at home, bring your dogs to the shelter to meet each potential foster dog to prevent personality clashes.