Is Fostering an Animal
Right For Me?
We welcome everyone – families, students, and seniors – into our fostering program.
The most important aspect of becoming a foster is making sure you have the time to dedicate to your foster animal, the space to house them, and the resources to manage potential transportation or other needs of the animal in your care.
What Supplies Will I Need?
Crossroads will supply an animal carrier, blanket, food, toys, bowls, medication and litter (if applicable).
Cats or Kittens in foster care will need a quiet space such as a spare bedroom or bathroom.
Transportation for kittens and puppies to and from the shelter for scheduled vaccinations.
Much love, time, and attention.
How Much Time Does it Require?
The average situation with dogs or cats is about 2 hours a day. If you have newborn babies up to eight weeks old, expect 8 hours a day.
Foster placement ranges from one week up to eight weeks or longer depending on the circumstances.
Foster volunteers have the first option to adopt their foster animal as long as their was no hold on the animal when entering foster care.
How Will My Foster Animal Behave?
An animal coming into your home from the shelter can be nervous and shy. They have been through some big life challenges and need your patience and care. They offer an abundance of unconditional love if you can help them feel safe and cared for.
Most will need help with basic training.
Some animals will be recovering from medical procedures and illness. Others pregnant with babies on the way!
FOSTER APPLICATION