FAQ’s for fostering
You must be at least 18 years of age, and any pets you already have in your home should be already spayed or neutered, and up to date on any yearly vaccines.
As long as your pets are up to date on their vaccines, and all the pets get along with each other, you are just fine as a foster home. Very few of our current foster homes have no pets already living there. You can always bring your pet to our facility for a meet & greet beforehand, and of course, we always recommend introducing new pets with caution until you know how everyone will react.
The average length of stay in a foster home is 2 to 3 weeks. Some pets may require as long as 2 months, but you will know in advance how much time a pet is expected to need.
Many of our foster parents do! Working outside the home does not prevent you from fostering. Each foster situation is unique, and you may choose which one fits your lifestyle.
None at all, apart from picking up and dropping off your foster pet at our facility. All supplies, including food and vet care, are provided by the AFAF. Anything your pet might need to stay healthy and happy will be provided at no charge.
No. Foster pets are returned to our facility for adoption once the foster period is over.
It depends on the type of pet. We have large breed dogs, small breed dogs, puppies, kittens, and cats with a nursing litter…something for everyone! (All pets are expected to remain indoors at all times, except for adult dogs who may be leash-walked or let outside for brief potty breaks). The foster care coordinator will advise you in advance what kind of space you should expect to provide.
Foster Parents are required to attend a brief orientation session and must have all other pets in their home up to date on shots and spayed or neutered prior to having a AFAF pet placed with them.