 make a new friend
Consider opening your home to an animal seeking
a temporary foster home. Each year the ARL
takes in hundreds of animals — cats,
dogs, rabbits, birds, and rodents who
need additional time, rest, recuperation,
medical care or socialization before ready
for adoption. We depend on our dedicated foster
families to fill this gap and give these animals
a quiet respite away from the hubbub of shelter
life.
Currently, our greatest need is fostering of cats and kittens, but we always welcome interest in fostering other animals. The reward for both you and the animal in your care can be substantial.
cats and kittens
Mother cats with litters of kittens
need the benefit of being in a home during
that critical newborn stage. Adult cats can
sometimes succumb to stress-related upper
respiratory illness. These animals are in
the most need of foster homes, as many of
these cats have been beloved family members
and fall into despair, cease eating and become
sick.
dogs and puppies
Mother dogs with litters of puppies need the
calmness of a foster home so they can relax
and thrive. Shelter life is too busy and noisy
for a new mom and pups. Older dogs who need
a quiet place to wait for adoption and young
puppies who need help with socialization and
potty training are also in need of foster
homes. Let's not forget
the adolescent dogs who need improvement with
basic behaviors.
small animals
Many rabbits, rats and guinea pigs also need help getting used to being handled and often make great strides in a short period of fostering.
birds
Due to temperature fluctuations in the shelter, birds do not fare well, and with the numbers of birds we care for increasing each year, the need for foster homes has grown.
Fostering is a fun and rewarding way to volunteer
as a family and volunteer from home!
Training is required and provided through
the shelter. For more information, send an
e-mail to aeagan@arlgp.org,
or visit us in person.
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can't foster an animal?
There are several other ways to show your support for the Animal Refuge League.
Donate items on our wish list. Every month, the Animal Refuge League is in need of vital supplies including food, bedding and cleaning supplies. View our wish list and donate items that help us provide for our animal guests.
view our wish list
Hold a donation drive.
A donation drive is a wonderful
opportunity to get kids involved in a
valuable community service. Find out how
to organize a donation drive in your community.
organize a donation drive
Volunteer.
Do you have great interpersonal skills with people and animals? Consider a volunteer opportunity with the Animal Refuge League.
learn
about volunteering
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