Foster Program

Do you love animals? Are you a nurturing person with time you can spare to help a shelter animal? If so, you may want to consider becoming a FAS foster parent. Being a foster parent gives you the joy of having an animal in your life without the long-term commitment.

Each foster parent chooses the animal they wish to help, whether it is one or more at a time. It is always up to them. Foster parents provide food and basic care (including lots of TLC!) for their foster pets. The FAS Medical Fund will pay for necessary veterinary care; and once a cat or dog that is ill or injured is no longer in need of treatment, they are ready to be adopted into their permanent home.

The Frontier Animal Society holds adoption events often so that the public can see and adopt our foster animals; or these pets may be adopted directly from the foster home. Foster parents are asked to transport their foster pets to adoption events and be available for providing information regarding their traits and personalities. Photos and fliers can also be placed in veterinary offices, local pet food stores, and other places of business.

Before you decide to be a FAS foster parent, consider whether you have the time. Some foster animals are "special" and in some cases cannot be left alone for long periods of time like your regular pets. Also consider whether you have the support of the whole family, and whether you will be able to "let go" when the perfect adopter comes along! Of course if you can’t let go, and you are considered a good candidate for adoption, there is no reason your foster can’t become a permanent member of your family.