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  • C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. - Foster Application

  • Thank you for your interest in becoming a Foster with C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. Without fosters we simply could not save the number of animals that we do. To ensure the best possible foster pet match for you, please complete this form thoroughly. The majority of our fosters are short term situations. CFP is a shelter intake preventation 501c3. Our mission to assist offset intake for Winnebago County Animal Services. This could mean that we are holding a stray pet while looking for its owner or an owner surrender that is being diverted from Animal Services. Our goal is that most cases are short term. That means the pet going back to its owner or being transferred to a rescue for full vetting and adoption. We typically have very short notice with the pets that come our direction. Many owners contact WCAS as a last resort, so when they are to the point of contacting Animal Services, they don't want to hold the pet any longer. We are partnered with WCAS and while our goal is intake prevention, we may be in a situation that a pet does need to go there. Thank you so very much for supporting our community!

  • If inquiring about fostering a cat/kitten, please be aware that we only foster them to homes where they will be strictly inside only or outside in a secure enclosure.


  • While C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. can help out our fosters from time to time with food, bedding, transporting pets etc, please consider the following before submitting your application:

    • Your ability/willingness to afford daily care for your foster pet - food, bedding etc
    • Your ability/willingness to transport your foster pet to the vet if needed
    • Your ability/willingness to administer any treatments/medicine if needed
    • Your ability/willingness to do training with your foster pet if required 
    • The type of foster pet that would best suit your family
    • Whether you are happy to have potential adopters come to your home
    • Your ability/willingness to foster a pet until a forever home is found
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