Give a pet a second chance, become a foster parent.

IAR rescues animals that are found as strays or originate from the local shelters that are in danger of euthanasia. We place these animals in loving foster homes and pay for all vet care and animal supplies. Once the animals are ready for adoption, we screen potential adopters and create a match so that the animal will be adopted into a loving forever home. If you have an interest in fostering, we need you!

What are the rewards?

Fostering instills a huge sense of accomplishment because you singlehandedly give a pet a second chance at life! Without foster parents hundreds of animals would never receive the opportunity to find a loving home. You can get a real sense of the tangible rewards by checking out our new Foster Kitten Webcam at www.animalrescue.net/webcam.

What are the requirements?

Start by completing our Volunteer Interest Form online at www.animalrescue.net/volunteer. An IAR volunteer will meet with you in your home, to ensure that it is a safe environment, and answer any questions you have about the fostering process. No experience is required. We will provide you with a fostering mentor to give you all the tools you need to become a successful foster parent.

What are the expenses?

IAR provides food and vet care. We can provide bedding, toys and other supplies, but any materials that foster parents supply on their own reduces our costs, and helps us save more animals. Foster parents incur their own expense of traveling to and from the vet for medical care appointments.

How long is the commitment?

We ask that foster parents commit to fostering until the cat is adopted. This usually takes a few months for a kitten or puppy, and a bit longer for an adult, but there are no guarantees. The length of the commitment usually depends on the amount of effort put into marketing the animal for adoption. We will provide you with marketing tools you need.

What if I have pets of my own?

Kittens and puppies have underdeveloped immune systems, and many rescue animals come into foster home with a cold they caught at the shelter. For both reasons, it’s best to keep foster animals in a separate room of your house, at least initially. When outside, puppies and dogs must be supervised in an enclosed yard or on a leash at all times. Cats and kittens must be kept indoors at all times.

For more information:

Call (919) 403-2221 or Email info@animalrescue.net