Nonprofit

Dog and Cat Fosters

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Saint Paul, MN
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Varies based on animals needs. Your foster animal will live with you in your home. You are responsible for getting them to vet appointments and meet and greats! All supplies, vet costs, and food is provided.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Foster must have reliable transportation and live one hour of our office in St. Paul!

    Description

    Dog and Cat Fosters

    Providing foster care for a dog or a cat can be a very rewarding experience, but it has its share of responsibilities and challenges as well. Dogs and Cats come to Pet Haven through our Shelter Partners and from Crisis Owner Surrenders. While we try to gain as much information as we can on the health, behavior, and personality of each animal we bring in, there are often many unknowns. Fosters need to be willing to work within the animal’s timelines and needs, giving the animal the space to adjust to their new home and all the changes they have been through. This requires compassion, kindness, patience, and persistence. Experience with animals is helpful but not a requirement. Fostering can be an excellent way to determine if you are cut out for pet ownership, or if it is feasible to add another pet to your household.

    Please tell us about yourself and if you would like to foster a cat or dog by filling out a foster application!

    Providing foster care for a dog or a cat can be a very rewarding experience, but it has its share of responsibilities and challenges as well. Dogs and Cats come to Pet Haven through our Shelter Partners and from Crisis Owner Surrenders. While we try to gain as much information as we can on the health, behavior, and personality of each animal we bring in, there are often many unknowns. Fosters need to be willing to work within the animal’s timelines and needs, giving the animal the space to adjust to their new home and all the changes they have been through. This requires compassion, kindness, patience, and persistence. Experience with animals is helpful but not a requirement. Fostering can be an excellent way to determine if you are cut out for pet ownership, or if it is feasible to add another pet to your household.

    Please tell us about yourself and if you would like to foster a cat or dog by filling out a foster application!

    Location

    On-site
    Saint Paul, Minnesota, US

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