Become a Foster Parent to a Pet In Need
GCHS
always needs foster parents for animals old, young, extremely young, big, small,
and medium, healthy and not so healthy.
Kittens & Puppies
The early summer months, also known as “kitten season” brings dozens of very
young, often un-weaned kittens to our door and we try our best to foster out as
many as possible. Unfortunately we
have to turn many more away because we have no space left and not enough foster
parents to call. Fostering
neo-natal kittens is a hard, but very rewarding task as you will be the person
to help them grow into strong kittens ready to be spayed/neutered and adopted
into a new home.
Of course there is also the odd litter of small puppies that still need
bottle-feeding and it would be wonderful to have a nice strong base of foster
parents to call on to help us raise these babies.
Adult Animals
Fostering also provides a wonderful opportunity for animals who have been with
us for a long time; have trouble adjusting to the kennel/cage environment, or
animals who simply need more socialization and extra TLC.
These cats and dogs will be given a wonderful chance to develop trust and
learn that the safest place in the world is being with their human caregivers.
Foster parents are a cat’s or dog’s best PR team!
They are able to provide so much more information about the animal’s
personality and disposition. Any
information gained from foster parents will be added to our website for
potential adopters to read. Many of
our animals never show their true wonderful personalities whilst they are cooped
up in a kennel or cage, but the story is entirely different and much more
positive in home environment.
Special Medical Needs Animals
GCHS
will provide you with all the medication and information required for treatment should you be willing to
foster a special needs animal.
So who can you foster?
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All animals who have been at the Gulf Coast Humane Society for more than 6
months
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Animals with medical needs (Staff will advise you.)
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Animals with behavioral issues such as extreme shyness, kennel/cage aggression
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Neo-natal (un-weaned) kittens and puppies
Would you like more information on fostering?
Please contact
Andrea
239.332.0364 ext. 303