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The Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Department is encouraging residents to provide shelter dogs and cats a break for the vacations.
The foster program was developed to supply non permanent and secure out-of-shelter alternatives for secure and acceptable, foster-eligible dogs and cats. Day, in a single day and medical foster alternatives assist the division’s lifesaving mission.
Whether it’s caring for animals recovering from medical procedures, serving to underage or underweight animals till they’re acceptable for adoption, or giving much-needed non permanent aid to shelter animals that want a break from the shelter’s fast-paced setting, foster volunteers present compassionate look after animals in want.
Current Needs
The most crucial year-round want is for bigger dogs (over 30 kilos). Seasonal wants embody bottle child puppies and kittens in addition to nursing moms who want out-of-shelter area to comfortably increase their young till they’re acceptable for adoption. Foster alternatives for different animals are at present restricted to medical restoration.
Easy Application
To turn into a foster volunteer, evaluate available alternatives for one that may greatest suit your schedule and skills. The Foster Handbook has much more details about this system and foster volunteer necessities.
Residents in a position to meet the division’s foster program necessities and wishes ought to:
- Complete the net utility so staffers can study you, your home, and your availability.
- Once submitted, you may obtain an automatic electronic mail.
- Then you’ll be contacted with subsequent steps to get you scheduled for a quick orientation. While the division does settle for some walk-in foster alternatives at its west shelter at 2500 S. twenty seventh Ave., in Phoenix, as a consequence of excessive quantity of requests the division extremely encourages scheduled appointments to greatest meet your wants.
For extra about becoming a member of the MCACC foster household, name 602-372-1158 or electronic mail [email protected].
