Foster Program Coordinator

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Involved in intake process of pets and foster families into the foster program. This includes coordinating with shelters, post pleas, match cats with appropriate fosters, and facilitating their move into foster care. Assigns both a foster parents and foster buddies. Acts as escalation person for foster buddies when in need of direction. Requirements: Ability to multitask and be very responsive via phone and internet. Must be available during hours that shelters are open. Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week.

While there is a bigger need for cat fostering in Rowlett, occasionally, dogs will be part of our foster program as well:

Responsibilities: Assist Rowlett Animal Shelter when dogs are in need of temporary foster care due to medical or behavioral reasons. Duties include reviewing dog foster applications; interviewing foster parents and providing them with all necessary materials, post pleas and match dogs with appropriate fosters, and facilitating their move into foster care. Acts as escalation person for fosters when in need of direction. Requirements: Ability to multitask and be very responsive via phone and internet. Must be available during hours that the shelter is open. Must have previous dog fostering experience. Time Commitment: 0-8 hours per week