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17 people are interested
Become a Foster Mom or Dad to puppies and kittens with Tails Humane Society
ORGANIZATION: Tails Humane Society
Please visit the new page to apply.
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17 people are interested
Tails Foster program is an integral part of our mission to save the lives of companion animals through rescue, adoption and spay/neuter. Through our Tails Transport Program, we partner with open admission shelters to save the lives of adoptable animals.
Many of these dogs are young puppies or pregnant moms. Despite the best efforts of our partner shelters, these animals are at a high risk for euthanasia. This program provides critical aid to help these shelters fight the sad reality of pet overpopulation and save more lives.
Transport animals are placed in to foster homes for a short time until they are ready to come to Tails and find a forever home. The shelter is no place for nursing moms and/or young puppies who can’t be fully vaccinated and are more susceptible to disease. Some adult dogs have minor medical conditions that require time to heal. We find that a foster home is much less stressful on these animals and they tend to heal more quickly.
Click here to learn how you can become a foster and join our team of volunteers invested in saving hundreds of lives this year: http://www.tailshumanesociety.org/programs/foster-program/
EXPECTATIONS: The Foster Volunteer fosters pets providing care and socialization as need to help ready the animal(s) for adoption.
1. Proper feeding and care of the foster pet(s)
2. Transport the foster pet(s) to and from the shelter for scheduled vaccinations and care
3. Medicate foster pet(s) as needed. We will show you how!
More opportunities with Tails Humane Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Tails Humane Society
Location:
2250 BARBER GREENE RD, DEKALB, IL 60115, US
Mission Statement
Saving the lives of companion animals through rescue, adoption and spay/neuter; advocating for pets in our region.
Description
Tails cares for 2,500 pets each year. At any given time, approximately 300 pets reside at the shelter and in volunteer foster homes throughout our community. Adoptions occur daily at the shelter and at offsite adoption locations each weekend.
In addition to our adoption program, Tails also provides low-cost spay/neuter and dog training classes to the public and offers a variety of human service programs aimed at nurturing the human-animal bond:
- Our Safe Pets program provides free boarding for the pets of domestic violence victims so they can leave their abuser without fearing for the safety of their pet.
- In partnership with our local Meals on Wheels program, we provide free food and veterinary care to Meals on Wheels clients who own pets through our HomeBuddies program.
- Through our Humane Education program, we provide educational opportunities for school and community groups, focusing on a variety of animal welfare topics.
- Pawsitive TAILS, our animal assisted activities program, facilitates interactions between certified pets and clients of human service organizations throughout our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Tails Humane SocietyDeKalb, IL 60115
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 2 weeks at one time