Dog Fostering Info:

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When you see a dog or puppy posted on our social media pages that you would like to foster or foster to adopt, fill out the form below. If the pup is available and you qualify, a meet-and-greet appointment will be made for you. At the meet-and-greet appointment, you would complete the foster contract for the pet you choose. You must be at least 18 years of age.   

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Rental Environments

If you rent, we would need to see that you have landlord approval. Please be aware of any breed, number of dogs, and/or size/weight restrictions before committing to foster. The breed we have listed is just a guess. We cannot guarantee breed or size when fully grown. We will ask to see the pet policy portion of your lease.

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Fencing

Some dogs need a fenced yard, but not all. Decisions are made on a specific pet's needs.

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Other Animals At Home?

If you have other animals, we need to see that they are up to date on their vaccinations, including Rabies and Distemper/Parvo. We recommend the Bordetella vaccine when fostering. Bring copies or be prepared to show records on your phone at foster pick-up. We strongly encourage you to bring your dog for a meet-and-greet with your foster dog at the meeting. Staff will assist you with that on-site. 

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Housebreaking

Please keep in mind that puppies can not hold it all day, so if you are working outside of the home, you will need to make arrangements to let them out and provide breaks for them. Many dogs and puppies may need help with housebreaking skills. It is part of the fostering process. We cannot guarantee that they will be housebroken.

 

Supplies & Medical Care

We provide food, supplies, and medical care needed during the fostering period, including spay and neuter surgery.  

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Medical Needs & Appointments

When the pups first come in they are bathed, given any needed vaccinations, they are microchipped, heartworm tested, and wormed if needed. They are also given flea and heartworm prevention. Many of the dogs coming in need to be spayed/neutered first before they are ready for adoption. Foster families help us by providing them with a home until that happens.

 

You would be responsible for taking them to one of our Vet partners, or our clinic (Palm Harbor, Clearwater, or Trinity) to be spayed/neutered when that appointment is made (often 3 to 5 weeks out). Then they will be available for adoption.

 

Location

Fosters should be in the Tampa Bay area and no more than 45 minutes from our shelter in the Palm Harbor vicinity.

 

Want to adopt your foster?

Fosters have the first choice of adopting. If you are adopting, their adoption fee would need to be paid at the time of adoption, which is $150 for dogs over eight months, and $295 for puppies under 8 months.   

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Not Adopting?

If you are not adopting, we will need you to provide pictures and a bio once the dog is eligible for adoption (after their spay/neuter), that we can post on our Facebook/Instagram pages so the dog/puppy can find a home. Pictures and bio should be sent to adoptions@suncoastanimalleague.org

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Appointment Only

We are making arrangements for adoptions, foster placements, foster returns, and other needs via appointment only. Please email us if you need to return your foster. A member of our staff will be calling you when your foster is ready for adoption to make that appointment.