Foster Parenting

'If' there is available cage space, CAP attempts to keep most animals until they finds a home, 'unless' the animal becomes ill, and sadly most animals eventually become ill. Then unless the animal has a foster parent, the dog or cat is 'put to sleep'(pts). There is no place to house a sick animal at CAP Shelter because the cages stay full with the healthy animals. Therefore when an animal becomes sick, the animal has little hope for life, 'Unless' a kind-hearted and caring person will be a 'Foster Parent' to them.

Many dogs must be 'put to sleep' because they get Kennel Cough which is simply cured by giving them one antibiotic tablet twice a day for 10 to 14 days, occasionally a few days longer. Providing your own dog(s) has a Kennel Cough shot every six months, there is little to be concerned about that your dog might catch it. It is still wise to confine the sick pet in a separate room for the first few days. (Kennel Cough is similar to people getting a cold.) Anyone who has ever boarded a dog at a Kennel knows most Kennels 'require' that your animal has had the Kennel Cough shot within a six month period. The reason for this and why some of the puppies and dogs awaiting a home at shelters get Kennel Cough is because in 'close quarters' (like shelters and kennels) it can spread if the animals have not had their vaccination.(Note: CAP provides vaccinations to animals that are arriving but some vaccinations may take a few days to take effect.)

Many kittens come to the shelter underweight and we also have nursing moms that need a Foster Home to stay at until their kittens are finished nursing. Giving them a temporary Foster Home saves their lives! Also, cats in close quarters very often get Upper Respiratory Infections. This is treated with antibiotics once or twice daily for 7 to l4 days, occasionally longer. The foster cat must be kept in a separate room from other cats in your household.

There are no special skills required for being a Foster Parent, just give affection and care for several days. CAP Shelter will provide you with information and if you have questions while you are fostering an animal you can call or write. If medication is needed, CAP provides it and will try to give an estimate of how long the animal will need your care. NOTE: Foster animals must be housed INDOORS in a climate control environment.

Being a Foster Parent is one of the most loving and kind things you can do and you receive the wonderful feeling of knowing you are Saving a Life !!!

These animals would NOT be alive today
if they had not had a person who offered to be a Foster Parent.

CAP NEW Foster Parent Orientation
IF you can foster dogs over 25 pounds, please mention this in your e-mail.
The FOSTER parent orientation will last approximately 90 minutes.
PLEASE if you sign up to foster, then please be 'Active' and FOSTER.
Many persons sign up and then only foster once or twice OR do not foster at all!
Please SAVE animals by 'actively' fostering!

Please save a life NOW.
'NEW' Foster Parent Orientation
Saturday, May 17th at 1 PM
The new foster meeting IS held in the CAP conference room at CAP Shelter. MAP
If you can attend the NEW FOSTER Parent orientation, please send a note so we
will know about how many persons to expect. Thanks. E-Mail
If you would like to become a foster parent 'before' May 17th,
please write and ask. Thanks.

ATTN: NEW Foster Parents -Please READ
If you can foster dogs 25 pounds or over, please do.
Medium and large dogs also want to live! Read This
IF you can foster dogs 'over' 25 pounds, please mention when email about fostering.

Questions about fostering, E-Mail
NOTE: Please send your e-mail to A L L 3 addresses shown on the E-mail link.
ONLY Adults 18 or older should make inquiries regarding fostering..
If you do Not receive a reply within 2 days, resend message with the words, '2nd request'.

"The Animals’ Savior"
Copyright Jim Willis 1999
www.crean.com/jimwillis

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society.
I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal.
And I was angry.
"God," I said, "this is terrible!
Why don't you do something?"
God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly.
"I have done something," He replied.
"I created YOU.”

Be proud of your accomplishments, not your opinions. JimWillis

If you are not located near CAP shelter
but want to Help Save Animals, Check with the Petsmart or Petco Store in your area
to find an organization that is located near you. Most organizations have similar Foster Parent programs.
(Go by the Petsmart or Petco on a WEEKEND when most groups are there..)
(Make CERTAIN that they Spay or Neuter ALL animals BEFORE the animals are adopted!!! Some
groups only make the adopters 'promise' to spay or neuter!!!)

Volunteer Health/Safety TIPS
Any of these tips could SAVE a shelter animal's life! Please READ.