Virtual Foster
Virtual Foster Program
What is a Virtual Foster?
A virtual foster is a volunteer who selects an adult animal (cat or dog) available for adoption to promote. As a virtual foster, you play a crucial role in helping shelter animals find their forever homes.
Your Responsibilities as a Virtual Foster
- Spend Quality Time: We encourage virtual fosters to visit the shelter regularly (ideally at least once a week) during business hours. Spend time getting to know your chosen animal.
- Outings and Activities: Take your “foster” on a walk, spend time with them in our designated areas, or plan a fun doggy date outside the shelter.
- Create a Foster Bio: Write a captivating biography for your foster to help potential adopters get to know them better.
- Capture Moments: Take photos and/or videos of your furry friend to share with the world. A picture or video can speak a thousand words, and it could be the key to finding your foster’s forever home.
Getting Started
- Fill Out Application: Begin by filling out the application below. This includes a release of liability and photo consent to ensure the safety and privacy of all participants.
- Online Orientation: Our volunteer coordinator will provide you with access to our online orientation program, which covers everything you need to know about volunteering and animal handling.
- Training: You’ll receive training on how to work with your Virtual Foster, the volunteering process, and where you can go with your foster.
- Help Them Get Adopted: The most critical part of being a virtual foster is helping your chosen animal find a loving home. Spend quality time with them, document their personality, and share pictures, videos, biographies, and stories to showcase their best selves.
