Foster Homes
The Michigan Pet Fund Alliance is looking for foster homes for homeless animals. We will match volunteers interested in providing foster homes with shelters and rescues that need foster homes.
   

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a pet foster parent and what do they do?
A pet foster parent provides temporary, in-home care for friendly kittens, puppies, dogs, or cats until they can be placed for adoption. Foster homes make it possible for our partners to rescue homeless animals from a variety of situations by providing these animals with temporary care and shelter until they are adopted. Foster homes are asked to provide foster animals with plenty of love, adequate food and water, shelter from the elements, and exercise. Administering medication may also be required. In addition to providing the basics, foster homes may also be asked to transport foster animals to veterinary appointments and adoption events.
Why are pet foster parents needed?
We can only rescue as many animals as we have room and staffing for. Unfortunately over 300 animals each day are euthanize in Michigan shelters because we have more animals than space to house them. Many of these animals are healthy and friendly. Local animal rescue groups have to turn away dozens of adoptable animals each week because they lack foster parents. Not only do foster parents maximize the number of animals rescued, they also help to care for animals that would be difficult to care for in a shelter or kennel environment such as orphaned kittens, animals recovering from major surgery, or dogs and cats needing one-on-one behavior rehabilitation or a break from the shelter.
Who should foster?

  • Someone who cannot, at the moment, adopt a pet for its entire lifetime
  • Someone who is not sure how their current pet would get along with a new cat or dog.
  • Someone who never had the chance to have a pet but would really like to have one now.
  • Someone who loves pets and has some room to welcome them while they wait for an adoptive home.

I already own a dog and a cat. Can I still foster?
Before you bring a foster animal home, consult with your veterinarian to make sure your own pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations. You may wish to ask your veterinarian if your pets need any additional vaccinations. Also if you know that your animal does not get along well with certain types of pets, you may want to reconsider fostering an animal and look at other ways that you can volunteer your time to help homeless animals.
Can I adopt the animal I foster?
Yes. Foster parents who wish to adopt the animal they foster go through the same screening process as adoption applicants.
I have decided that I want to join the foster program. What's next?
We will ask you to fill out a foster home application

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Foster home application

 

Contact Information

Name:

Email:

Address:

Phone (day):

Phone (eve):

Phone (cell):

County:
City:
Zip:
State:

Housing Status: Own    Rent   Other
Landlord Name:

Landlord Phone:
Are you allowed to house animals? Yes     No


Do all adult members of your household want to foster?
How many children live in your home and what are their ages?
Personal Pet Profile
Please list all pet currently a part of your household (include type, breed, sex/age, vaccinations/up to date, spayed/neutered):

Do any of these pets have special needs and how are they treated?

Would you be willing to care for a foster pet that is ill and/or needs medication or is disabled in some way?

Do you think your pet(s) will get along with a foster pet? Why or why not?

Are there any requirements you have for a foster pet (i.e. size, temperament, age, gender, etc?)

If yes, please explain:

Do you feel you could foster more than one pet at a time?

 


What kinds of pets are you interested in fostering?

Dogs (over 6 months)

Cats (over 6 months)

Pupplies (under 6 months)

Kittens (under 6 months)

Mother dog w/ newborn puppies

Mother cat w/ newborn kittens

Orphaned newborn puppies

Orphaned newborn kittens

How long would you be able to foster a pet?

1-3 days only

up to one month

up to one week

as long as needed

up to two weeks

other

How many hours during the day will the foster animal be left alone?

Where will your foster be kept during the day when you are out?

Where will the foster be kept while you are home and at night?

Do you have a fenced yard? Yes     No


Height:
Do you have all of the supplies necessary to care for a foster pet?

If no, what kinds of supplies will you need the rescue organization to provide?

Is this your first experience with a dog or cat or with fostering?
Yes     No
Please explain:

What training methods are you familiar with?

Would you be willing to transport a foster pet to vet appointments and adoption events? Yes     No
Please tell us anything else about yourself or your family that you feel this organization needs to know (i.e. previous experiences, why you want to foster, other groups you have worked with, special skills or training, personal contacts, etc.)

By submitting this request, I certify that the above information is true and correct. I understand that any falsification of the above information may be grounds for denial of this application or termination of my volunteer status. I acknowledge that this application remains the property of the rescue organization and I authorize them to conduct an on-site inspection of the premises where the animal will be kept.
 
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