At PCHS our goal is provide animals shelter while we find their new homes. Even though we take in hundreds of animals each year, there are times where we have to turn people away due to not having enough room in the shelter.
This is where you come in!
Our goal is to find foster families to help us increase our capacity to help animals with the goal of matching up our animals with fitting foster families.
Step one is filling out our foster application. Once we receive an application, or foster team will review and contact you regarding your application. Next, we will set-up a virtual or in-person home visit where we help ensure your home is ready for fostering. Lastly, we will set-up a meeting at the shelter to get you all information you need to be read to foster and answer any questions you may have.
When we have animals that are in need of foster families, we will contact our approved fosters to set-up a time to pick-up or pick out their new foster animal.
The foster parent may be required to bring the animal back to the shelter periodically for check-ups and vaccinations during the time they are fostering and most importantly for Meet and Greets for potential adopters.
PCHS will provide the foster family with the material needed to foster (food, bowls, litter, blankets, toys, etc.). While the animal is in the foster program, PCHS will be responsible for all of the animal's medical treatment (including medications and vaccinations).
If you are interested in becoming a foster, the first step is completing our foster application. Fill it online below or send a hardcopy to pchsfoster@gmail.com. Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted by our team and we will arrange the next steps. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send us an email at pchsfoster@gmail.com
While we will go over all the ins and outs of fostering with each applicant, here is a list of some frequently asked questions. Please reach us at pchsfoster@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Nope! We will provide all the supplies and vetting you need for your foster animal. If you would like to help us financially, any supplies that you would like to buy for your foster animal are much appreciated. All items donated are tax-deductible.
No worries! You can let us know if you would like to adopt your foster and we will help you with the adoption process. All active fosters at PCHS do get 30% off of our adoption fees for their foster pet.
Absolutely! We love when our foster families share their foster pets. It helps foster pets get exposed to potential adopters.
The next step is have them fill out our adoption application. Visit our Adopt page for the application.
Unfortunately, we do not want foster dogs to go to dog parks due to liability and safety of all parties involved. You can bring your foster dogs places as long as they are leashed and do not meet any unknown animal. This will be dependent on the foster animals' behavior.
Prior to fostering, we will go over all the ins and outs of what you need to know as a foster parent. This includes emergency protocols and contact information you will need.
Animals at PCHS come from a variety of situations: owner surrenders, strays, or seized. This means that animals that come to us can have a wide range of personalities. We will ensure to fit you with an animal that is best suited to you, your lifestyle, and your environment.
It depends! Ideally, you would be able to foster your foster pet until it finds it's new home. However, we get that you may have scheduling conflicts. We will work with you to arrange alternate placement in the event that you need a period away from fostering, are going to be out of town, or can no longer foster.
It depends! Ideally, you would be able to foster your foster pet until it finds it's new home. However, we get that you may have scheduling conflicts. We will work with you to arrange alternate placement in the event that you need a period away from fostering, are going to be out of town, or can no longer foster.
You’ll want to consider how the animals in your household will adjust to having a foster pet. Some animals do very well with a temporary friend and can help socialize the foster animal. Other pets have a harder time with new animals being added to or leaving the family. You’re the best judge of your pet’s personality.
For the safety of your pets and the foster animal, it’s important to keep your pets up to date on vaccinations. In many cases, the foster pet will need to be isolated from your own pets, either temporarily or throughout the foster period. We will help provide you with education to help introduce your foster animal to any personal (resident) animals you may have.
Your foster pet will already have a name prior to you bringing them home to foster. Names are assigned either from previous owners or by our shelter staff during the animal's intake. Please keep your foster pet's assigned name to avoid any confusion for us or the animal. If you decide to adopt your foster pet, you may change their name after the adoption has been completed.
While we appreciate you spreading the word about your foster animal(s), you are not responsible for finding an adopter. PCHS will list all available animal on Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet, and our Facebook page for potential adopters. Anyone interested in adopting will fill out our adoption application. If a math is made to your foster pet, we will coordinate the Meet-and-Greet Adoption appointment with you. You will bring your foster animal to the shelter for any meetings unless otherwise arranged by the foster team.
Giving up an animal you’ve fostered, even to a wonderful new home, can be difficult emotionally. Some people like to be there when the pet goes home with the new family. Seeing your foster animal ride off into the sunset will help you remember that they've found a lovely new home.
A lot of foster families get photos and updates of their former foster pets enjoying their new homes. Knowing you were part of saving a life and helping the animal find a loving home is tremendously rewarding.
Sometimes a foster home turns into a permanent home for the animal — often referred to as a "foster fail" or "foster win." That's why animal rescue organizations are always on the lookout for new foster homes!
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