Why foster? The primary reason to foster is to provide cats/kittens or dogs/puppies a temporary homes until they can be adopted in to their permanent homes. By fostering you are saving the life of an innocent animal.
Fostering is a rewarding experience but can also be time consuming and hard work
Foster care is needed for cats/kittens or dogs/puppies of all ages, including adults,bottle babies and pregnant mothers.
What do I get out of being a foster parent? Fostering is a rewarding experience. By fostering you are saving the life of a cats/kittens or dogs/puppies that would have otherwise been euthanized. You are also giving that cats/kittens or dogs/puppies a temporary home instead of living in a cage. Along with the satisfaction of saving an innocent cats/kittens or dogs/puppies life, foster parents are rewarded with the daily love and companionship of their ever grateful foster.
What skills are required? Basic knowledge about animals and most of all love and compassion. You will be given a foster manual to assist you and the foster coordinator is always there to answer your questions. What about food and medical care? Foster parents are given a list of the food, and supplies that are used by the organization. Cost incurred by foster parent for daily care will be reimbursed.
All medical care will be arranged by Feline Rescue Mission at no cost to the foster parent. What If someone I know wants to adopt my foster? Feline Rescue Mission encourages you to promote your foster cats/kittens or dogs/puppies to your friends, family and coworkers. If there is someone interested please direct them to the online application.
How do I become a foster parent? If you are interested in fostering please fill out the foster application for CAT or DOG or email Julie@felinerescuemission.org with any additional questions. I can't foster , but are there other ways to help? We are always looking for volunteers to assist with cage cleaning, adoption events and fundraising. Please go to the volunteer section if the website for more information.
Become a successful foster parent
give your foster pets lots of attention.
learn as much as you can about pet care.
make your home pet-friendly
keep your pets up-to-date with vaccinations.
recognize your limit and do not get overwhelmed.
return your foster for scheduled visits and adoption days.