Fostering

Enjoy the company of a four-legged friend while making a difference!

A fostering program provides:

• a way to combat overcrowding within the shelter

• more capacity to rescue animals in need

• short-term care in loving, safe environments for animals to recover, socialize and increase opportunities for them to be adopted.

Fostering can last anywhere from a few days to several months and all medical costs are covered as are most other animal care costs. 

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Is fostering right for you?  

There are many things to consider when deciding to foster an animal. Foster caregivers must:

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• Be at least 18 years old

• Complete a foster care application

• Be able to set aside time to bring your foster animal in for follow-up vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery 

• Take on the responsibility for routine care in your home during the foster period 

• Isolate foster animals from family pets within the home, as required

• Kitten-proof your home to reduce potential safety hazards

• Maintain a peaceful, loving environment for the foster animals and spend quality time socializing them

• Commit to the entire foster period with the animal 

• Existing animals in your home must be up-to-date on vaccines and in good health

• Every family member in the household will need to be prepared for the commitment and emotions involved with fostering. 

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Those interested in applying for the foster program should contact LAWS at 613-283-9308, via Facebook,  by email, or download and fill out the foster application below and return it to the shelter.