Why foster?
Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences that animal rescue has to offer. To see an animal go from scared, broken, sad, sick, injured or confused to happy, social, playful, healthy and loved is one of the most incredible transformations to witness. Foster animals often have their own special ways of saying "thank you," whether it be with a knowing look or fierce loyalty and devotion to their foster family.
Fostering FAQ
Q: What is fostering?
A: A foster parent is a guardian to an animal under the care of a rescue or animal shelter. The guardian commits to providing shelter, love, guidance and care to the animal.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Fostering an animal is free. All food, medical care, medications, and other care-related expenses are covered by the rescue.
Q: Who is able to foster?
A: Anyone with a stable place of residence, income, mode of transportation, and the desire to love and care for a foster animal can foster for Endless Pawsibilities. All potential fosters must fill out a foster application and be approved before fostering can begin.
Q: How long does the animal stay at my house?
A: The animal will stay at your house for the duration of its time at the rescue. This may be as short as a few weeks or as long as months. While the foster is in your care, the rescue will actively try to find the animal a loving home. Other factors influence the amount of time spent in foster care, such as illness or injury (sick or injured animals must heal before they are ready for adoption), and birth (nursing mother animals will be allowed to nurse and wean their little ones and will then be spayed before being available for adoption).
Q: What else do I have to do as a foster?
A: Fostering an animal may include such activities as engaging in training with the animal and behavior modification (including potty training), taking the animal to and from veterinary and medical appointments, taking the animal to and from rescue events, and taking the animal to and from potential adopter meet & greets.
Q: Do I get to decide who adopts the animal?
A: We take the input of our fosters very seriously. After all, you are the one that has been fostering the animal and knows them the best. We trust your gut instinct. If you do not agree with a potential match for legitimate reasons, we will not go forward with the adoption. However, the final decision of the adoption lies with the rescue.
Q: Can I have other animals of my own and still foster?
A: Of course! Many of our fosters have their own pets as well as foster pets. Before any animal is placed in a foster home we will do a meet & greet with the foster's current animals and children (if applicable) to make sure that there are no potential issues.
Q: What happens if my foster has a conflict with my animals?
A: We work with certified animal trainers and behaviorists, and they can work with both animals free of charge. If this does not work and conflicts continue to arise between the foster animal and your animals, we will find a different foster home for the animal.
Q: What if I go on vacation or need to leave town?
A: We ask that you try to be present for the duration of the foster animal's stay with you, but if you must leave during their stay we ask that you find a temporary foster until your return.
Have other questions? You can email us at info@endlesspaws.org for more information. Ready to fill out an application? Visit the Foster Application page to get started.
A: A foster parent is a guardian to an animal under the care of a rescue or animal shelter. The guardian commits to providing shelter, love, guidance and care to the animal.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Fostering an animal is free. All food, medical care, medications, and other care-related expenses are covered by the rescue.
Q: Who is able to foster?
A: Anyone with a stable place of residence, income, mode of transportation, and the desire to love and care for a foster animal can foster for Endless Pawsibilities. All potential fosters must fill out a foster application and be approved before fostering can begin.
Q: How long does the animal stay at my house?
A: The animal will stay at your house for the duration of its time at the rescue. This may be as short as a few weeks or as long as months. While the foster is in your care, the rescue will actively try to find the animal a loving home. Other factors influence the amount of time spent in foster care, such as illness or injury (sick or injured animals must heal before they are ready for adoption), and birth (nursing mother animals will be allowed to nurse and wean their little ones and will then be spayed before being available for adoption).
Q: What else do I have to do as a foster?
A: Fostering an animal may include such activities as engaging in training with the animal and behavior modification (including potty training), taking the animal to and from veterinary and medical appointments, taking the animal to and from rescue events, and taking the animal to and from potential adopter meet & greets.
Q: Do I get to decide who adopts the animal?
A: We take the input of our fosters very seriously. After all, you are the one that has been fostering the animal and knows them the best. We trust your gut instinct. If you do not agree with a potential match for legitimate reasons, we will not go forward with the adoption. However, the final decision of the adoption lies with the rescue.
Q: Can I have other animals of my own and still foster?
A: Of course! Many of our fosters have their own pets as well as foster pets. Before any animal is placed in a foster home we will do a meet & greet with the foster's current animals and children (if applicable) to make sure that there are no potential issues.
Q: What happens if my foster has a conflict with my animals?
A: We work with certified animal trainers and behaviorists, and they can work with both animals free of charge. If this does not work and conflicts continue to arise between the foster animal and your animals, we will find a different foster home for the animal.
Q: What if I go on vacation or need to leave town?
A: We ask that you try to be present for the duration of the foster animal's stay with you, but if you must leave during their stay we ask that you find a temporary foster until your return.
Have other questions? You can email us at info@endlesspaws.org for more information. Ready to fill out an application? Visit the Foster Application page to get started.