Open your heart and home.
Albergamos muchos animales en el refugio y recibimos nuevos animales todos los días.
Incluso si no ve exactamente lo que está buscando en nuestro sitio web, ¡su mejor amigo perfecto podría estar esperándolo en el refugio!
Envíe una solicitud de adopción hoy.
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Make the decision to foster.
Please consider opening your home to one of our dogs or cats. Take an assessment of your schedule, your family routine, and other pets before making the decision.
Visit our shelter.
Our adoption counselors will help match you with the right foster for your lifestyle. Apply to foster in advance for a quicker process at the shelter.
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Bring your foster home.
We will equip you with the essentials on the day you bring your foster dog or cat home. Be patient with the transition and be ready for unconditional love!
Foster FAQs
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How do I get a foster pet?
Please email foster@icarestl.org to begin fostering.
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What time should I come?
You can be matched with a foster pet anytime during our adoption hours.
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Do I need to buy food?
No! We will send home food, a crate, toys, a collar/tag/leash, and treats.
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Can I bring my dog for a meet and greet to make sure the foster will be okay with him/her?
We are unable to facilitate on-site meet and greets. Our team will provide you with some suggestions for slow introductions after a decompression period and we also have volunteer trainers who can assist you.
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Do you have dogs that are cat-friendly?
We don't cat test dogs at the shelter since it is stressful for the cat and doesn't always provide an accurate assessment of a dog's ability to live with cats. For temporary fostering, we recommend that the foster dog and the cat be kept separate. For longer-term fostering, we provide resources to help manage slow introductions.
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Do I have to market my foster dog?
It's not required to market your foster pet, but it's encouraged! We have a marketing team that collects information and pictures for posting. We do ask that you try to get some good pictures for our team. The more you share your foster dog on your own social media, the better!
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Am I expected to help with the adoption process of my foster?
Ideally, you would be able to talk to a prospective adopter since you know how the dog does in a home. Our adoption team will support you throughout the process.
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Should I take my foster pet to my vet?
No. We have a veterinary clinic on-site, and you can contact our clinic manager with any medical questions.
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What other support do you have for foster families? We have staff who can help answer questions. We also have a FB group.