CONSIDERING FOSTERING?
Want to know if welcoming a homeless pet into your home is right for you?
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you decide if this opportunity is a good choice for you.
What is a Foster Parent?
A Foster parent provides a temporary home for an animal(s) until they are ready for adoption or transport. Foster parents care for homeless pets who generally are: Underage, Sick/Injured, or Behavior Modification/Socialization. Foster parents provide a safe space for animals like these to thrive and grow. Fostering a shelter animal requires hard work and dedication and is an incredibly rewarding experience.
Why should I Foster?
- Help animals in need.
- Short-term commitment.
- Save lives.
How long is the commitment?
Fostering can last anywhere from a weekend slumber party to a few days or a few months, depending on the needs of the animal. We always have a need for foster homes throughout the year.
What costs will I be responsible for?
Beaumont Pets Alive will provide veterinary care needed for your foster animal. This includes medications, follow-up veterinary visits. Foster parents provide shelter, food, care, love and transportation to and from the shelter for check-ups and medical care.
What requirements are we looking for?
- Foster Parents must be at least 18 years old.
- 10 –17-year-olds can foster with a parent or guardian serving as the primary caregiver.
- All dogs must be kept on a leash or supervised in an enclosed area when outside.
- All cats must be kept inside at all times.
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