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45 people are interested
Animal Foster Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers in Plano
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45 people are interested
*It's Kitten Season! Warm weather brings kittens with it, so the Animal Shelter needs fosters who can help the little ones grow up until they are old enough to be put up for adoption.*
The City of Plano Animal Shelter is always seeking volunteers to join the foster program. A foster parent provides a temporary home for kittens, puppies, dogs, or cats to address a temporary medical or mild behavioral issue prior to the animal being placed up for adoption. The devotion, care, and socialization given during this time greatly increase the animal’s chance to be adopted by a loving home. Training is provided, no previous experienced required.
Animal Shelter Fostering Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Plano (or live within 30 miles of 4028 West Plano Parkway)
- One household member must be at least 21 years of age
- Shelter management must approve households with resident children under the age of 13 (if accepted may restrict types of animals that can be fostered)
- Signed approval from landlord for rental situations
- Agree to an initial in home inspection and random drop in visits at any reasonable hours.
- Resident pets must be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and registered with the City
- Must understand that there is no guarantee that the animal will be adopted once returned to the shelter after fostering.
If you have space and time to care for a dog/cat in your home and meet the above requirements contact us to schedule the interview to get started . Questions? Contact Morgan Green-Griffin at mgreengriffin@plano.gov or 972-941-7627.
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About Volunteers in Plano
Location:
City of Plano, 1520 K Avenue, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75074, US
Mission Statement
The City of Plano's Volunteers in Plano is committed to encouraging community participation and the comprehensive coordination of volunteers to enhance municipal and community needs.
Description
The VIP Program makes every effort to involve as many citizens as possible in the actual workings of city government. VIPs are a diverse group with a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The VIP Program enriches the quality of life in the community by enhancing city services through the individual efforts of the volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Plano Animal Shelter (City of Plano)4028 Plano Pkwy.Plano, TX 75093
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2023
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- To onboard, you must be able to foster at least 1 animal in a 6-month period. You do not need to continuously foster for 6 months; just shorter winds during that time. Typically, fostering placements vary from 1 week - 3 months.