The Benefits of Adopting from Fosters
Healthy Pets
All of our adoptable dogs and cats have been seen by a veterinarian.
All pets are up to date on their vaccines, they have been dewormed and microchipped, and the spay or neuter surgery either has been done, or will be covered.
Dogs have been tested for heartworm disease and started on preventative. Cats and kittens have tested negative for feline leukemia and feline FIV. All have a negative fecal test result.
While we can never guarantee the health of any animal (no one can), adopters can have confidence that everything possible has been done to ensure that the pet they have chosen is healthy.
Purr-fect Matches
Foster families can provide potential adopters with information about the pet’s individual personality, their likes, dislikes and habits. Is this dog good with children? Is this cat OK with other cats? These things are important to the success and happiness of everyone involved.
Ready for Homes
Fostered animals are more socialized, and learn much while living in a family/home environment. These are huge pluses for the pet and make it even more adoptable.
Dogs are crate-trained, often are house-trained, and may have learned to properly walk on a leash, sit, stay, and other commands.
Cats are already litter-trained, and have developed healthy relationships with their care-givers, which will make for an easier transition.
No Shelter Shock
It can be heart-breaking to visit a shelter. Adopters can find it extremely sad and some feel guilty if they don’t see a pet that really strikes them. Others feel bad if they are unable to adopt more than one, leaving a littermate behind.
When people meet foster pets, they know that this pet WILL get a home even if their home is not the right match. These foster animals are not restricted by time or space limits. As long as they are healthy and friendly, these animals will have a place with a foster family.
