Dog Foster Resources
This site has information on everything from medical care to marketing your foster pet for adoption.
Get help with everything from a medical emergency to getting support or answers to general questions.
This page has terrific handouts with tips and tools to guide you through managing common behavior issues.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
MEDICAL EMERGENCY: Call our clinic at 512-466-0720 (9am–7pm) or 888-733-8840 (after hours). Please see the Medical Care page for emergency guidelines.
BEHAVIOR CARE / EMERGENCY: Email the Behavior Team at dogbehaviorfollowup@austinpetsalive.org. If you are experiencing a behavior emergency, please write EMERGENCY in the subject line of the email. Dog Bite Protocol.
ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES INCLUDING LOST DOGS: Email the Dog Foster Manager dog-foster-manager@austinpetsalive.org
GENERAL CARE: Email the Dog Foster Care Team at dog-foster-care@austinpetsalive.org
Additional Helpful Sources:
Did you know we have a foster sharing shed on site where you can find bowls, toys, and much more!? Next time you're on site, ask a staff member about the supply shed and the latest code to check out available foster supplies.
Check out our dog foster FAQs page for more helpful information!
We always need supplies at APA to take care of these sweet dogs. If you're feeling generous we have an Amazon Wish List here!