Foster families help save lives!
Temporary home; Permanent impact! Open Your Heart and Home. Foster a Dog today!
Why foster for SJCA?
1) Medical: We cover all necessary veterinary expenses for fostered dogs, ensuring fosters aren't burdened with unexpected bills.
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2) Providing Food and Supplies: We provide food, bedding, toys, and other essential supplies to prevent financial strain on fosters.
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3) Support Hotline: We provide a dedicated GroupMe chat for fosters to reach out with questions or concerns, updates and general community fun!
4) Training Resources: We offer free training classes and resources from a certified local trainer to give your foster pet the best chance at adjusting to home life and finding a forever family!
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5)Respite Care: With the help of our team, we can provide occasional respite care for fosters who need a break, allowing them to travel or attend to personal matters.
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6) We give fosters the first opportunity to adopt the dog they are fostering when they fall in love.
Foster Process
Our foster application procedures are designed to promote transparency and proper placement for foster dogs and foster guardians!
1. Dive into the excitement by completing our online or in Foster application available at our events or right here on our website!
2. As soon as we receive your completed application, our amazing team will quickly reach out to discuss potential foster placements that would appear to best fit your lifestyle, experience level and personal preference.
3. After your interview, get ready for the fun part! You'll be invited to meet and greet the dog(s) you’re interested in fostering and pick out your new foster pup!
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4. You will gain access to our foster family GroupMe chat and be able to communicate fluidly and
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5. Once your application is fully approved, we’ll arrange for our wonderful rescue dog be delivered right to your home. Our dedicated volunteers will complete a home check and make final decision on welcoming your new furry friend!
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6. Welcome to the team! once your foster dog is acclimated you have a all inclusive invite to any adoption events and with your help full social media coverage on your foster pet!
Foster Application
Step 1) Download and Complete our application below.
Step 1) Submit your completed application below.