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Flexible Schedule
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, MD 21201
Operation Paws for Homes is a nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of dogs and cats who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. Fostering abandoned and rescued cats and kittes is a wonderful and fulfilling experience! When one cat is fostered, two cats are rescued, as fostering outside of a shelter provides a space inside. The time commitment varies from an overnight or weekend "pupover" to months for harder to place pets. The average foster stay is just two weeks. As a foster, you will be giving a second chance to a cat who has no one to advocate for them except kind hearted people like you! These cats are saved from high kill shelters with limited resources who are unable to care for the number of animals that are abandoned at their doors. There is great satisfaction in knowing that you are saving a life! If you have ever wanted to save lives by becoming a foster "pawent," the time is now!! You don't have to be rich or have tons of free time, you just have to be a good person who can offer a safe and loving home to a dog or cat who may otherwise face euthanasia. We will work with you to find the right foster pet, offer medical/training/transportation support, and we are available to answer any questions. OPH covers all veterinary expenses, preventative, collar, leash, and crates or pens as needed. Fostering is also a great way to help and to learn more about different types of dogs and possibly find a forever dog for your family! If you are a bit nervous about owning a cat or a kitten, fostering gives you the opportunity to see what dog ownership entails. It is a great way to teach a family what to expect from cat ownership without jumping into something you might not be able to handle.
Date Posted: Feb 9, 2025
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Fairfax, VA 22030
Operation Paws for Homes is a nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of dogs and cats who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. We are in need of Dog Transport/Pupovers! This role will require all volunteers to have at minimum, completed and passed animal handling training, watched the "Bringing home a new dog video" and signed the foster agreement. Complete foster training is not required, but the maximum length of stay for a pupover is 24 to 48 hours only. If you want foster a dog longer, the complete OPH Foster training course will need be taken. These are volunteers who would be able and willing to transport dogs/cats from one of our 3 transport stops (Doswell, VA, Springfield, VA and Pikesville, MD) to their permanent foster, or boarding if a foster is not available yet. As transports are usually Friday evenings, the dog may likely need to have a pupover with you before going to their foster the following day.
Date Posted: Feb 16, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Operation Paws for Homes is a nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of dogs and cats who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. Fostering abandoned and rescued cats and kittes is a wonderful and fulfilling experience! When one cat is fostered, two cats are rescued, as fostering outside of a shelter provides a space inside. The time commitment varies from an overnight or weekend "pupover" to months for harder to place pets. The average foster stay is just two weeks. As a foster, you will be giving a second chance to a cat who has no one to advocate for them except kind hearted people like you! These cats are saved from high kill shelters with limited resources who are unable to care for the number of animals that are abandoned at their doors. There is great satisfaction in knowing that you are saving a life! If you have ever wanted to save lives by becoming a foster "pawent," the time is now!! You don't have to be rich or have tons of free time, you just have to be a good person who can offer a safe and loving home to a dog or cat who may otherwise face euthanasia. We will work with you to find the right foster pet, offer medical/training/transportation support, and we are available to answer any questions. OPH covers all veterinary expenses, preventative, collar, leash, and crates or pens as needed. Fostering is also a great way to help and to learn more about different types of dogs and possibly find a forever dog for your family! If you are a bit nervous about owning a cat or a kitten, fostering gives you the opportunity to see what dog ownership entails. It is a great way to teach a family what to expect from cat ownership without jumping into something you might not be able to handle.
Date Posted: Feb 9, 2025
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Richmond, VA 23233
Operation Paws for Homes is a nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of dogs and cats who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. Fostering abandoned and rescued dogs and puppies is a wonderful and fulfilling experience! When one dog is fostered, two dogs are rescued, as fostering outside of a shelter provides a space inside. The time commitment varies from an overnight or weekend "pupover" to months for harder to place pets. The average foster stay is just two weeks. As a foster, you will be giving a second chance to a dog or cat who has no one to advocate for them except kind hearted people like you! These dogs and cats are saved from high kill shelters with limited resources who are unable to care for the number of animals that are abandoned at their doors. There is great satisfaction in knowing that you are saving a life! If you have ever wanted to save lives by becoming a foster "pawent," the time is now!! You don't have to be rich or have tons of free time, you just have to be a good person who can offer a safe and loving home to a dog or cat who may otherwise face euthanasia. We will work with you to find the right foster pet, offer medical/training/transportation support, and we are available to answer any questions. OPH covers all veterinary expenses, preventative, collar, leash, and crates or puppy pens as needed. Fostering is also a great way to help these abandoned dogs and to learn more about different types of dogs and possibly find a forever dog for your family! If you are a bit nervous about owning a dog or a puppy, fostering gives you the opportunity to see what dog ownership entails. It is a great way to teach a family what to expect from dog ownership without jumping into something you might not be able to handle.
Date Posted: Feb 9, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Become a Foster Hero: Foster Volunteer (Dogs or Cats) Do you have a loving home and a big heart? Operation Paws for Homes, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 relies on dedicated foster caregivers like you to provide temporary love and care for dogs and cats in need. What You'll Do Provide a safe and nurturing home environment for a foster animal until they are adopted. Meet the animal's basic needs including feeding, watering, providing shelter, and regular walks (for dogs). Offer socialization and positive reinforcement to help animals adjust to a home setting and become more adoptable. Observe and report on the animal's behavior and temperament to help us learn more about them. Transport the animal to veterinary appointments and adoption events. Work collaboratively with our foster care coordinator to ensure a smooth fostering experience. The Difference You'll Make By fostering a dog or cat, you'll be providing them with a critical period of love and care, increasing their chances of finding a forever home. You'll also be freeing up space in our shelter so we can help more animals in need. What We Offer Training on animal care, behavior, and fostering best practices. Ongoing support from our dedicated foster care coordinator. Training support from our 2 certified trainers. Veterinary care for your foster animal approved with one of our partner vets.. Food for your foster. The immense satisfaction of knowing you've made a positive impact on an animal's life. Who We're Looking For Compassionate animal lover with a stable home environment. Reliable and responsible with the ability to follow guidelines and commit to the fostering process. Patient and understanding as animals adjust to a new environment. Good communication skills to collaborate with our team. Flexible schedule to accommodate an animal's needs. (Some animals may require more attention than others.) Ready to Open Your Heart and Your Home? If you're ready to make a difference in the life of an animal in need, we encourage you to apply to be a foster care volunteer! We have a variety of animals needing foster homes, from playful puppies to cuddly kittens and everything in between. We are looking for foster moms and dad in Maryland, Virginia, PA and DC. Go to https://ophrescue.org/foster to learn more and apply!
Date Posted: Feb 16, 2025