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Foster Requirements:​​

  • 18+ 

  • Safe indoor space; ability to isolate if needed

  • Reliable transportation for vet appointments  (We help schedule)

  • Daily time for feeding, play, and socialization

  • Complete a brief orientation

Foster steps (quick):

  1. Submit Foster Form 

  2. Agree to our "Terms & Conditions"

  3.  Home Check

  4. Pick your Match 

  5. Love them up until adoption.

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Foster Benefits:​​

  • We supply essentials

(food, litter, meds as needed); 

You supply love & a safe home

  • Short-term, long-term, or “weekend” fosters are available

  • We handle vet care & adoption marketing

  • Great for families, retirees, and students who can’t adopt yet

           Every foster = one more animal rescued

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A Realistic View:​​

  • Expect a 2–6 week commitment (kittens may be longer/shorter)

  • There can be early mornings, meds, litter scooping, and occasional accidents.

  • Kittens under 1 week old require bottle feeding every 2 hours—these fragile little ones need consistent care around the clock. As they grow, the time between feedings slowly increases until they’re fully weaned around 6–8 weeks

  • Meet-and-greets and photo updates help your foster get adopted

  • You’ll follow our safety, quarantine, and transport guidelines

  • We can’t guarantee hypoallergenic animals or exact timelines​​

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Foster & Volunteer Information​​

Volunteer Opportunities​:​

  • We’re looking for reliable, animal-loving people who can commit to set shifts

during our partner stores’ operating hours (not during closing).

  • High school & college students

  • Retirees & hobby helpers

  • Anyone who loves animals and wants a consistent, meaningful shift

  • Training provided

  • Store Kiosk Care (high need)

  • Clean & restock kitten/cat kiosks

  • Refresh water, litter, and bedding

  • Give social time through gentle play & cuddles

  • Report any concerns to the team lead

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Volunteer Requirements​​:

  • 15+ (under 18 requires a guardian to be present)

  • Comfortable following sanitation & handling protocols

  • Able to lift 20–30 lbs for event setup (event roles)

  • Complete Volunteer Orientation & Safety Training

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Volunteer Hours/

Community Service:

  • We sign for high school, Bright Futures, and college service.

and court-approved community service

  • You’ll clock in/out with a lead; bring your form each shift

  • Minimum shift length: 2–3 hours

  • Training + first shift can count toward hours​​

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Volunteer Time Commitments: ​​

  • Events-only: 1–2 Saturday/Sunday events per month

  • Occasional: 2-4x per month (2-3 hours)

  • Standard: 1-3x a week (4-16 hours)

  • Consistent: 5-7x a week (20-30 hours)

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Volunteer Training Includes:​​

  • Safe feline/canine handling & stress signals

  • Kiosk cleaning standards & sanitation

  • Event setup, donation handling, and cash-app/QR procedures

  • Emergency & incident reporting

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Content & Outreach:​

  • Snap photos/videos, write short bios, and post updates

  • Hand out flyers for upcoming events & wish lists

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Adoption Events Crew:​

  • Set up/tear down tables, signage, and crates

  • Greet visitors, share animal bios, and answer FAQs

  • Handle interest lists & direct to the application

  • Keep animals safe and stress-free at all times

  • Track donation jars & mobile donations per protocol

  • Optional: transport supplies/animals (approved volunteers)

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Adoption Event Snapshot

(For Event Volunteers)​:​

  • Fees: starting at $105 (species- and age-dependent).

  • Includes: spay/neuter, vaccines, current preventatives & deworming,

microchip, heartworm + FeLV/FIV testing (as applicable).

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Process:

(How You’ll Explain It To Guests)​​

  • Fill out the Adoption application

  • Residency verification (owner/renter)

  • Background check for prior animal charges/allegations

  • On-site home visit (or virtual upon approval) before placement

  • Follow-up & after-care discussed at adoption

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Programs You Can Mention:​​

  • Senior “In-Care Placement”: discounts, transport, extended after-care

  • Veteran & Active Military: discounts + assistance

  • Discount Programs: law enforcement; low/fixed income & single-parent support options


Where to Send Them:​​

  1. Have them visit our website to find a furry friend

  2. Click the "Fur Friends" Tab

  3. Click "Our Adoptable Animals"

  4. Click  "Adopt-a-Pet" button

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or if they fell in love with a furry friend

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1. Have them visit our website

2. Click the "Fur Friends" Tab

3. Click "Adoption Application"​

4. Submit the application

Safety & Standards (everyone):​

  • Animals stay supervised; crates secured; no outdoor handling without leashes/carriers.

  • Isolate or separate sick/new intakes depending on medical needs; sanitize between animals

  • Report bites/scratches/illness signs immediately

  • Donation money is logged per event; a two-person count is made when possible

  • Follow partner store policies & be courteous to staff and customers

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Quick FAQs:

1. Can I choose my foster?

We’ll match based on your home & experience.

2. Are supplies provided?

Yes—food, litter, meds as needed; we’ll schedule meet-ups.

3. Can I foster if I have pets?

Yes, with managed introductions & isolation when needed.

4. What if I fall in love?

Foster-to-adopt is possible—just let your coordinator know!

5. Can families volunteer together?

Yes, some roles are perfect for family teams.

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Ready to jump in?​​

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