Foster a Pet Program

Related FAQs

• How do I foster a pet?

  To foster a dog or cat from the Pet Adoption and Protection Center, you must be a Florida resident and complete the online Foster Family Application.

  • Animal Services’ Foster Coordinator will notify you of approval and ask that you complete a foster parent orientation
  • Once you’ve completed orientation the Foster Coordinator will contact you with a date and time to come to the shelter to pick-up a foster animal and provide you with instructions, food, and supplies

  Once the online application is completed, ASD staff will review then contact you to schedule orientation.

• What are the requirements to foster a pet?
  • Agree to bring the foster pet to Animal Services every two weeks for vaccine boosters and
    deworming, if necessary
  • Must be able to transport pet to adoption events when requested
  • Must be able to return the pet to the shelter for out-of-state adoption travel when required
  • All pets residing in your home must be current on vaccines
  • All dogs in your home must be over one year old
• Can I choose to foster only puppies?

  To foster a puppy, you must be a regular volunteer at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center.