{"id":7613,"date":"2024-08-28T17:10:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T21:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fbj.shq.mybluehost.me\/?page_id=7613"},"modified":"2025-03-28T18:02:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T22:02:18","slug":"foster","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ycspca.org\/volunteer\/foster\/","title":{"rendered":"Foster"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Foster a Pet<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Save A Life By Fostering<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor animals struggling in the shelter environment, a foster family’s loving home can make a life-saving difference.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Foster Testimonials<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Oakley is such a good foster boy!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHe has never had an accident in the house and loves to talk to you. He’s got a Boxer-type personality. He knows how to sit and shake on command and does well with the other 4 dogs in my house. He’s a sweet and sensitive boy who loves to play with tennis balls and tug toys. He’s guaranteed to make you laugh and smile. He deserves a happily ever after with a great forever family!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This cutie-pup-tutie quickly settled in and she is a joy to have around!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our fostering journey with YCSPCA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur foster journey began last summer with Goose, a sweet and friendly special-needs (recovering from double entropion surgery) cat. His resilience and gentle spirit instantly captured our hearts. After a month of love and care, he found his forever home \u2014 a moment that broke my heart in the best way. <\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvery foster has brought unique challenges, lessons, and immeasurable love. Our journey with YCSPCA has opened our hearts and eyes to the importance of animal welfare. We are forever grateful for the opportunity to play a small role in giving these incredible cats a second chance at life.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Be A Hero To A Homeless Pet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Benefits of Fostering<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe York County SPCA is asking members of the community to help alleviate overcrowding at our shelter by fostering a pet. Foster homes fulfill a critical component of our life-saving work, not to mention the benefit to each<\/u> animal residing in a home environment. Caring for an animal in need is a rewarding experience and an invaluable service to the organization. Our foster program enables us to help additional animals within the community \u2013 saving even more lives. The York County SPCA assumes all financial responsibility for animals enrolled in our foster program, making it affordable for all people.<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA foster animal provides lots of fun and companionship for any pre-existing pets in your household.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Healthier, Happier Pets<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFostering a shelter animal enables that animal to live in a comfortable home rather than the stressful shelter environment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Give one of our pawsome pups a day filled with adventure!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Want to know if welcoming a homeless pet into your home is right for you? Check out our most frequently asked questions to help you decide if this opportunity is a good choice for you and your family. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Animal fostering involves taking care of a pet in your home while they wait to find their permanent home. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Foster families are critical to th<\/span><\/span><\/span>e success of our organization and the pets we care for. When you welcome an animal into your home, you are saving two lives<\/em> \u2013 the animal in your home and the one we now have space and capacity to care for in our shelter because of your generosity. For more information on the role as a foster, please view our “job descriptions” for a Cat Foster Volunteer<\/a>, Dog Foster Volunteer<\/a>, and Small Animal Foster Volunteer<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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What types of animals need foster care?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Any animal can benefit from the love a foster family provides. Our most urgent needs for foster families are dogs and young kittens.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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How long do animals need foster care?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Fostering can last anywhere from a few weeks to a several months, depending on the animal’s <\/span><\/span><\/span>unique needs and y<\/span><\/span><\/span>our availability. <\/span><\/span><\/span>We always have a need for foster homes throughout the year.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Can I foster if I have other pets?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Depending on the animal you are fostering \u2013 yes. <\/span><\/span><\/span>I<\/span><\/span><\/span>t’s<\/span> important to ensure that your current pets and the foster animal can co-exist peacefully.<\/span><\/span><\/span> The York County SPCA can provide support with introducing your pets <\/span><\/span><\/span>and if any issues arise while you are fostering.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Are there any requirements for my home environment in order to foster?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

While certain animals may have specific needs, for most animals, we just require you to have the time and attention to devote to your foster pet.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Do I need to have any special training or skills to foster?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

It is dependent on the animal. Most will require basic handling skills, but some animals may need medical or behavioral support. Our team is available to work with you to learn how to care for your foster pet and to ensure it works with your home environment and lifestyle.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Can I choose which animals I want to foster?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Yes, our foster coordinators will offer suggestions to fit your <\/span>home<\/span><\/span><\/span> but it is up to our foster volunteers to decide who they will bring into their home.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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What do I do with my foster animal while I am on vacation?\u00a0<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Email your foster coordinator with any upcoming vacation <\/span><\/span><\/span>dat<\/span><\/span><\/span>es <\/span><\/span><\/span>so we can either find a temporary vaca<\/span><\/span><\/span>tion foster home or arrange for them to return to the shelter during that time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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May I post pictures of my foster animal on my social media?<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Most of the time, the answer is yes! <\/span><\/span><\/span>We welcome our foster families supporting us <\/span><\/span><\/span>in promoting a<\/span><\/span><\/span>nimal adoption. <\/span><\/span><\/span>If<\/span><\/span><\/span> your foster pet ca<\/span><\/span><\/span>nnot be posted on social media, our foster coordinator will inform you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Can I adopt the animal I am fostering?\u00a0<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

In most cases, yes! <\/span><\/span><\/span>We do ask our fosters to follow <\/span><\/span><\/span>our standard adoption process<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Open your heart and home Foster a Pet Provide A Safe Haven For An Animal In Need Save A Life By Fostering For animals struggling in the shelter environment, a foster family’s loving home can make a life-saving difference.Sometimes an animal simply cannot thrive in the stressful, overwhelming energy of a shelter day after day. Foster homes give these animals a soft place to land and a place to find ease and comfort. Foster caretakers give animals the love and affection they may have forgotten they deserve. The individualized care, socialization, enrichment, and routine of foster caregivers help these animals heal, grow, and prepare for their forever home. Foster A Cat Foster A Dog Foster A Small Animal Fostering is only available for pets in the care of the York County SPCA and is not intended as a placement service for owned pets in the community. Foster Testimonials I was adopted! Oakley is such a good foster boy! He has never had an accident in the house and loves to talk to you. He’s got a Boxer-type personality. He knows how to sit and shake on command and does well with the other 4 dogs in my house. He’s a sweet and sensitive boy who loves to play with tennis balls and tug toys. He’s guaranteed to make you laugh and smile. He deserves a happily ever after with a great forever family! Oakley’s Foster Mom I was adopted! This cutie-pup-tutie quickly settled in and she is a joy to have around! Doing well with both crate and potty training, Juno also LOVES romping around the backyard with furry foster brother, Finn! She even gets along with her feline foster sibling and is happiest just chilling out on the porch with foster mom and dad. Juno can be hesitant with new people at times, and her furever family should have older, dog savvy teens that can help her adjust to a new life. Juno’s Foster Parents I was adopted! Our fostering journey with YCSPCA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives. Our foster journey began last summer with Goose, a sweet and friendly special-needs (recovering from double entropion surgery) cat. His resilience and gentle spirit instantly captured our hearts. After a month of love and care, he found his forever home \u2014 a moment that broke my heart in the best way. Every foster has brought unique challenges, lessons, and immeasurable love. Our journey with YCSPCA has opened our hearts and eyes to the importance of animal welfare. We are forever grateful for the opportunity to play a small role in giving these incredible cats a second chance at life. Goose’s Foster Parents I was adopted! Oakley is such a good foster boy! He has never had an accident in the house and loves to talk to you. He’s got a Boxer-type personality. He knows how to sit and shake on command and does well with the other 4 dogs in my house. He’s a sweet and sensitive boy who loves to play with tennis balls and tug toys. He’s guaranteed to make you laugh and smile. He deserves a happily ever after with a great forever family! Oakley’s Foster Mom I was adopted! This cutie-pup-tutie quickly settled in and she is a joy to have around! Doing well with both crate and potty training, Juno also LOVES romping around the backyard with furry foster brother, Finn! She even gets along with her feline foster sibling and is happiest just chilling out on the porch with foster mom and dad. Juno can be hesitant with new people at times, and her furever family should have older, dog savvy teens that can help her adjust to a new life. Juno’s Foster Parents I was adopted! Our fostering journey with YCSPCA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives. Our foster journey began last summer with Goose, a sweet and friendly special-needs (recovering from double entropion surgery) cat. His resilience and gentle spirit instantly captured our hearts. After a month of love and care, he found his forever home \u2014 a moment that broke my heart in the best way. Every foster has brought unique challenges, lessons, and immeasurable love. Our journey with YCSPCA has opened our hearts and eyes to the importance of animal welfare. We are forever grateful for the opportunity to play a small role in giving these incredible cats a second chance at life. Goose’s Foster Parents Be A Hero To A Homeless Pet The Benefits of Fostering The York County SPCA is asking members of the community to help alleviate overcrowding at our shelter by fostering a pet. Foster homes fulfill a critical component of our life-saving work, not to mention the benefit to each animal residing in a home environment. Caring for an animal in need is a rewarding experience and an invaluable service to the organization. Our foster program enables us to help additional animals within the community \u2013 saving even more lives. The York County SPCA assumes all financial responsibility for animals enrolled in our foster program, making it affordable for all people. Successful Adoptions Foster parents can help ensure adoptions are more likely to be successful because they provide adopters with the animals\u2019 likes and dislikes, better ensuring a match that lasts forever. Companionship A foster animal provides lots of fun and companionship for any pre-existing pets in your household. Healthier, Happier Pets Fostering a shelter animal enables that animal to live in a comfortable home rather than the stressful shelter environment. Changed Lives Fostering enables you to touch the lives of many animals over the course of time. Can’t Volunteer As A Foster? Give one of our pawsome pups a day filled with adventure! Dogs’ Day Out gives our dogs a nice break from kennel life, provides more insight into their personalities, and helps increase their chances of meeting their forever family. 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