330 Second St NE [PO Box 101] Long Beach, WA, 98631 USA | 360-642-1180 spchs330@gmail.com

Fostering

We have several cat and dog fostering options available to animal lovers in our community.  The type of fostering depends on the time of year and other circumstances.

Kittens and Puppies – Care for and socialize weaned babies until they are big enough to be spayed/neutered and adopted.

Pregnant Cats and Dogs – Give pregnant animals a calm environment to have their babies.  Care for mom until babies are weaned.

Under-Socialized Cats and Dogs – Take an animal into your home and work with it to build trust and confidence so the animal is more adoptable.

foster kittens

Cats and Dogs with Medical Needs – Care for a cat or dog recovering from major surgery or illness.  Or, provide a loving home for an aged or terminal animal.

The shelter provides everything you need (e.g., food, medical care, bedding, litter) to care for the cat or dog.  What we require of you is pretty simple:

  • Have a safe and secure environment that is appropriate for that animal.
  • Keep your animals current on vaccinations.
  • Provide weekly updates and immediately report issues to the Shelter or your foster coordinator.

To get started, complete one of the applications below.

foster pup

Please Note:  Only one form can be filled out at a time.  Clicking the submit button clears both forms.

Cat Foster Application
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Name
Home Address
Mailing Address If Different from Home Address
Emergency Contact Name
Address
I'm interested in fostering:
Are all of your animals current on vaccinations?
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Do you live in a
Do you
If you rent, are pets allowed?
Landlord Name
Download pdf: Volunteer Handbook
By entering my name below on this form, I acknowledge that I have read a copy of the SPCHS Volunteer Handbook. I understand it contains important information about SPCHS's policies, that I am expected to read the Handbook and familiarize myself with its contents and that the policies in the Handbook apply to me. I understand that nothing in the Handbook constitutes a contract or promise and that we may change the policies in the Handbook at any time. I understand that I have the right to end the relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause and that the agency has the same right. I agree to have a safe and secure environment that is appropriate for the animal(s) that I foster. I will keep my animals current on their vaccinations. I will provide weekly updates and immediately report issues to the Shelter or the foster coordinator.
Date / Time

Dog Foster Application
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Name
Home Address
Mailing Address If Different from Home Address
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Physical Address
I'm interested in fostering:
Do you have a fenced yard?
Are all of your animals current on vaccinations?
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Do you live in a
Do you
If you rent, are pets allowed?
Landlord Name
Download pdf: Volunteer Handbook
By entering my name below on this form, I acknowledge that I have read a copy of the SPCHS Volunteer Handbook. I understand it contains important information about SPCHS's policies, that I am expected to read the Handbook and familiarize myself with its contents and that the policies in the Handbook apply to me. I understand that nothing in the Handbook constitutes a contract or promise and that we may change the policies in the Handbook at any time. I understand that I have the right to end the relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause and that the agency has the same right. I agree to have a safe and secure environment that is appropriate for the animal(s) that I foster. I will keep my animals current on their vaccinations. I will provide weekly updates and immediately report issues to the Shelter or the foster coordinator.
Date / Time