Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster with Saving Orphan Souls Rescue! Without our fosters, we would not be able to save nearly as many lives. To date, we’ve been able to rescue more than 2,500 cats and dogs. Below we’ve listed important information about being a foster with us. In order to provide foster care for us, you must also read and be prepared to sign the Saving Orphan Souls Rescue Foster Agreement.
Once your foster application has been submitted please be patient as all staff members are volunteers; many juggle family and full-time careers while volunteering at Saving Orphan Souls Rescue. As a result, it may take up to 72 hours to process an application. Thank you!
What is the difference between a traditional foster and a Love For Life foster?
Traditional fostering is when you are available to take in a puppy or adult dog and provide them a safe landing until they are adopted out to their forever home. Fosters get hands on involvement in the adoption process. Since they know the pet the best in most cases, we work with them and what they feel is the best fit. Depending on the animal, foster can be short-term or long-term.
Do I have to live in the Phoenix-area to become a foster?
Nope! We have fosters living in various parts of Arizona. As long as you are willing to bring the dog for meet and greets, as well as vet visits, that should not be a problem.
How much would it cost me to become a foster?
As a foster, you will not have to pay anything towards the cost of your foster. Saving Orphan Souls Rescue will provide food, litter, bowls, toys, bedding, medical care - everything you will need to provide care and comfort to your foster. Saving Orphan Souls Rescue will be responsible for your foster’s medical care provided that care has been pre-approved by a director, and is provided by a vet approved by Saving Oprhan Souls Rescue.
What type of support do you offer fosters?
We are always available via phone should you ever have any questions or concerns. As a foster, we will also invite you to join a Facebook page dedicated solely for our fosters, adopters, volunteers and supporters. It is a fantastic resource should you ever have questions, or if you simply just want to share some photos of how your foster dog is doing (we love seeing the updates)!
What if I have to go out of town while fostering?
Not a problem! We will check to see if others are available to watch your foster. If you have a trip planned, please let us know as soon as possible so we can start planning accommodations.
Some Additional Questions to Consider:
Can you commit to this animal for as long as it takes until it is adopted?
Can you treat this animal as if it were your own, for as long as you are caring for it?
Can you commit to transporting this animal to meet potential adopters at a location approved by Saving Orphan Souls?
Are you willing to transport this animal to and from adoption events, and to participate in those events by being an advocate for your foster?
Do you have a safe place for this pet in your home?
