Help us save more lives. Fostering frees space for other animals in need.
Want to make the world a better place? Take home a foster! Fostering means temporarily taking in a shelter pet – with the goal of nurturing them until they can be placed into a permanent home.
Although we at SASF do our best to make our animals feel as comfortable and loved as possible while they’re here, there are some pets that just do not do well in a shelter environment. Instead, they fare much better in a home setting with one-on-one attention.
Every foster is unique. Some simply need a little TLC and a break from the shelter – especially if they’ve been with us for a while. Then there are the very young that need time to grow, learn and be socialized. We may get animals that have a medical issue that requires 24/7 care – which we cannot provide or, sadly, some that just need a comfortable place to live out their days due to a terminal illness.
Why Foster?
- Fostering is flexible – you can choose who, how, and when
- Fostering helps pets adjust to a home environment and increases their chance of getting adopted
- It saves lives by freeing up space at the shelter for other pets in need
- It gives pets a chance to shine outside of the stress of a shelter setting
- It’s a great option if you are not in the position to adopt
- Foster pets learn they are safe and loved
- Your own pets will learn more social skills, and if you have kids – they’ll learn responsibility and compassion for animals
- It can help you heal after the death of a beloved pet
- Feel good factor…fostering can enrich your life by knowing you’ve made a tangible difference in a pet’s life and made them feel better about their world
- If you fall in love, you can adopt & become a foster failure!
The shelter will provide all necessary medical care and supplies. There is no cost of care for your foster pet.
Foster periods will vary with each animal. Foster-to-Adopt situations typically last up to two weeks before adoption is finalized.
More Questions, or Interested? Call us at 631-728-7387
Can’t Commit to a Foster? Take One of our Dogs Out for the Day!
Sometimes, all it takes is one day to change everything for a shelter dog.Our Dog Day Out program is the perfect opportunity to make a difference! You can now take one of our lovable pups for a day or even just an hour out into the community to give them a break from the shelter.
Whether it’s a stroll in the park, a walk on the beach, a visit to a pet-friendly café, or just some time to get your steps in, your day out could help them find their forever home.