Foster
Pet Network works to save the lives of as many animals as possible. A crucial piece in that goal is our foster program. Fosters temporarily house animals in their own homes and provide care to those animals.
Being a foster parent is an extremely rewarding and important selfless act that enhances the lives of our shelter pets.
Animals can go into foster care for many reasons, such as:
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Illness/recovery from an illness
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Reduce amount of time spent in the shelter
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Pregnant/nursing mothers and their litters
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Orphaned kittens and puppies
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Animals too young for spay/neuter
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Animals who need socialization
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Animals with behavior needs
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Senior animals
Fostering allows you to have the companionship of an animal, without the lifelong commitment of a pet ownership-- an option great for seasonal residents! Additionally, Pet Network provides the majority of essentials for providing care to the animals. This includes items such as food, medication, litter/boxes, and more. We also provide veterinary care to all animals in our foster program.
Getting started:
Watch this video for a quick introduction to our Foster Program. It's never been easier to help us save lives!
Mountain Buddies Day Foster Program
Looking for a fun way to spend time with a shelter dog?
Our Mountain Buddies program gives volunteers and foster caregivers the opportunity to take a dog out of the shelter for the day. Whether you head out for a hike, relax at home, explore a dog-friendly park, or enjoy lunch on a pet-friendly patio, your outing provides valuable enrichment while helping us learn more about each dog's personality outside the shelter.
These day trips help reduce stress, build confidence, and provide information that can help dogs find the right adoptive home.​​
The Mountain Buddies program is available to both approved volunteers and foster caregivers. The easiest way to sign up is by completing our Dog Foster Questionnaire. Once approved, our team will work with you to schedule an outing.
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**Please note:** While we do our best to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee that a dog will be available for an outing on any given day. Dog availability depends on each animal's medical, behavioral, and adoption needs.
Start Fostering a Pet Today!
If you have any additional questions please contact the shelter:
775.832.4404 ext. 106
