• Go online to HCFLGov.net/Pets to view the Foster Volunteer Application. 

• View the positions we are currently recruiting for- do they fit your availability and your passion? 

• Submit an application (subject to background check and age requirements. All foster volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.) 

• We will contact you to start the onboarding process once your application is approved. 

• Get ready for tail wags and purrs! 

• Puppies and kittens under two months

• Mothers with nursing litters

• Dogs and cats with medical conditions or injuries

• Dogs and cats needing a break from the shelter 

Yes, we welcome pet owners as foster volunteers! Please keep in mind that here is always a health risk when exposing your pets to other animals. Due to this we advise separating foster pets and owned pets for a minimum of 7-14 days. 

The time commitment varies with each foster case and depending on your availability, anywhere from a few hours for our day trips up until the animal is adopted. Most foster cases average about 2-8 weeks. 

PRC is able to provide all basis supplies needed for foster animals, including food, bedding, cages, toys, leash, collar, harness, litter, etc. as well as all medical care for the foster pets. Foster volunteers provide exercise, socialization, and lots of love! Additional supplies may be needed and will be at the cost of the foster volunteer. 

• To provide food, water, shelter, and lots of love!

• To attend all needed follow up appointments at PRC.

• To provide notes and feedback on your foster pet to help highlight them for adoption.

• To be an advocate for PRC pets in need! 

Yes! Many of our foster volunteers work full-time jobs. Some animals may need more round-the-clock care, such as bottle baby kittens and puppies but there are other animals that will be just fine while you are away. We can work with you to find the best foster fit! 

We will schedule any needed follow up appointments with you at pick up. Kittens and puppies need boosters every 2 weeks, adult animals often only need a checkup once a month for flea/heartworm prevention and as needed for illnesses. 

Absolutely! Foster volunteers get first choice to adopt their foster animals. 

• Foster families, members of the household, visitors, or owned pets could catch a disease or parasite from a foster animal.

• Owned animals or foster animals have the potential to hurt each other, care should always be made when introducing your foster pet to owned pets.

• PRC advises to keep foster pets separate for a minimum of 7-17 days.

• Foster animals may destroy personal items.

• PRC Swag

• Resume Booster

• Flexible Scheduling

• All the pet cuddles! 

You can log your foster hours in Better Impact. Please see this document for how many hours to log based on the foster type.