Fosters

This is where our journey with you begins. Thank you for considering to foster and help us out. Here are the steps that are required to become a foster for us. You are required to fill out a foster form. Let us know what you can and can not handle before hand. How long are you away from home on a daily basis. Example: If you are gone for more than 12 hours regularly then you are best suited for a cat and not a high energy dog. An inspection of the house/ property to make sure which animal is safe to enter the house or be on the property. An interview to finish.

Let us know when you need help or if things are not working out at any time.

What is expected of a foster

Dear Foster,

We are most grateful for your willingness to open your home and heart to an animal in need. To ensure the wellbeing of your foster companion, we kindly ask that you observe the following responsibilities:

Communication – Please maintain regular communication with us regarding your foster pet’s wellbeing and any concerns that may arise.
Pet Sitting Arrangements – Should you require a pet sitter, you are responsible for arranging one and covering the associated costs. If assistance is needed, kindly notify us in advance, specifying the dates for which you require support.
Financial Coverage – The rescue will provide for your foster pet’s food,litter boxes,litter, some toys, bedding and veterinary expenses.
Veterinary Appointments – You are expected to transport your foster to emergency veterinary visits and, when possible, to some regular appointments as well. We will arrange trasport to vet appointment when feasible if they are too far away.
Daily Care – Please ensure that your foster animal receives proper care, affection, and daily exercise suited to their needs.
Health Updates – Inform us promptly of any illness, injury, or change in behaviour your foster may experience.
Placement Concerns – If challenges arise or the situation becomes unsuitable, please reach out to us before returning your foster to the shelter.
Lost Pet Protocol – Should your foster pet become lost or escape, notify us immediately and assist in efforts to locate and recover them.
Failed Foster - Should you fall in love with the foster animal and can not be parted. Please fill out an adobtion form and let us know. We would be happy to let you adobt. Please be respectful of the limitation of your proprty and by-laws.

Your commitment and compassion are invaluable to our mission. Together, we can offer each animal the care and stability they deserve.

Beyond the Ordinary. Additional Ways to Lend Your Assistance

More ways to Help

Should you prefer not to foster on a continual basis, there remain many valuable ways in which your help may be rendered. Some of our foster carers occasionally require assistance with dog walking or pet sitting. Your willingness to assist in any capacity is deeply valued and contributes meaningfully to the success of our rescue efforts.

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If you possess a valid driver’s licence and a fondness for driving, your services would be greatly appreciated in transporting or collecting essential and donated items from distant locations. Additionally, you may be called upon to assist in the safe conveyance of animals from one location to another, ensuring their comfort and security throughout the journey.

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Volunteer your time to help host fundraisers and make a difference. If you have a great event space or creative ideas, we would love to hear from you. Contact us to help raise essential funds for the animals who truly need assistance.

I can't say enough about the outstanding Volunteers and Foster we have to thank. We could not rescue and help all these animals if it was not for our Volunteers. Merci

Thank you Merci Bark Meoow