FOSTER VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We are currently recruiting Foster Volunteers to help us care for cats and kittens of various ages. We provide all required supplies. If you would like to become a Foster Volunteer, please see requirements below and contact us at 905-584-2272 x4698. Our staff would be happy to discuss our program & answer any questions. Caledon Animal Shelter 12889 Coleraine Drive Bolton ON 905-584-2272 x4698 888-225-3366 x4698 email: [email protected] website: caledon.ca/animalservices Is Fostering Right for You? There are many things to consider when deciding to foster an animal. Foster caregivers must: • Be at least 18 years old • Complete a foster care application and sign a foster care agreement • Sign up as an “on-deck” foster, ready to pick up your foster pet within a 24-hour time frame • Be able to set aside time (as often as every two weeks for kittens) to bring your foster animal in for follow-up vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery • Take on the responsibility for routine care in your home during the foster period • Isolate foster animals from family pets within the home, as required • Quarantine your foster animals for 14 days to prevent disease spread, as required • Kitten-proof your home to reduce potential safety hazards • Maintain a peaceful, loving environment for the foster animals and spend quality time socializing them • Maintain communication with the Foster Program Coordinator • Commit to the entire foster period with the animal • Try to spend a minimum of two hours per day with kittens to socialize them and monitor their health (time commitments will vary depending on your foster animals). In addition: • Existing animals in your home must be up-to-date on vaccines and in good health • Every family member in the household will need to be prepared for the commitment and emotions involved with fostering