Foster Program Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must read through the Foster Program Frequently Asked Questions prior to submitting an application: available here!
• Must have driver’s license and working vehicle to transport pets to and from the Center for routine and emergency appointments.
• Must live within range of one of our San Diego emergency veterinary partner.
• Must complete and sign the foster care application, including medical information for all personal pets that could be in contact with the foster pets.
• Must agree to a home visit or virtual home inspection and training session by a foster program representative.
• Must agree to comply at all times with all foster program policies, protocols, instructions, guidelines and other information documented in the training videos and Foster Care Manual.
• Must sign the Foster Care Agreement and Foster Care Agreement Addendum for the pets you will foster.
• Must provide in-home care for pets assigned under the foster program and return the pets to the Center on the date specified.
• Must keep current, accurate Foster Animal Care Logs for all fostered pets, including weight, medication, and/or behavioral records for the foster pets while in your care, and present the log(s) whenever bringing your foster pets to the Center.