FAQ

• Be at least 18 years old

• Live within an hour of the shelter and be able to bring the foster animal to the shelter for any necessary appointments

• Fill out and submit our foster application

• Complete any orientations you are sent by the foster team

• Understand that all animals remain the property of GCAC and must be returned at the request of the shelter for any reason (medical, behavior, return to owner, etc.)

Submit a foster application to get started. If approved, complete any orientations sent by the foster team. At the time of the foster pick up, you would fill out a foster agreement and pick up your foster pet and foster kit.

DOGS:
Please take a look at our dogs available for foster. From there you can either: 

• Contact us and let us know what dog you are interested in meeting. You can ask any questions and we can set you up with an appointment. 

or

• Directly request an appointment through Full Slate. Choose a date and time that works for you and add the dog's name/ID number to the appointment notes section. Click here to schedule.

KITTENS:
If you are not already receiving text messages regarding kitten foster opportunities, please contact us and let us know you would like to be added. This is where all opportunities will be posted. Reminder that kitten season (when we get the most kittens) is from around April-October.

For bottle fed and weaning puppies or kittens:

• All feeding supplies (bottles, formula, nipples, wet food, etc.) 

• A plastic tote or a carrier for transportation

• Heating pad/scale as needed

For dogs:

• Leash 

• Collar

• ID Tag

• Crate and food as needed. 

*All medications prescribed by our vets will be provided by the shelter

Any foster pet you take from the shelter will need to stay completely separate from any personal dogs for two weeks to allow for full decompression and to prevent the potential spread of illness.  We are happy to provide advice on safe and slow introductions once the separation period is over. See our resources page for a PDF with tips on introducing your foster dog to your personal dogs.

A foster pet can be returned to the shelter during hours of operation. If things aren't working out with one dog but you want to continue to foster, we are happy to try and find a better match for your home!

Yes, we will provide vaccines and medications as needed as well as vet appointments for any medical concerns that arise. We also have a telehealth service that we provide for after hours medical assistance.