Fostering is a rewarding experience that gives shelter animals a loving, temporary home while they’re getting ready to be adopted. Animals may need foster while receiving medical treatment, taking a break from the shelter, or growing old enough for adoption. By taking an animal into your home, you are freeing up valuable space in the shelter. This allows us to support and care for more animals in need in our community.

LAPS provides food, supplies, and medical care, while you provide love and a safe space for the animals to thrive. Previous experience is an asset but not required; we will provide training and support! Join our foster team today!

General Foster Requirements

• Foster Parents need to be 18 years of age or older.
• Foster Parents with their own animals are to ensure their pets are spay/neutered and fully vaccinated.
• Foster Parents are required to have a separate room to isolate a foster animal if needed.
• Foster Parents need to commit to the duration of the foster placement (1 -12 weeks, depending on the animal’s need)
• Foster Parents require access to reliable transportation and willing to take the animal to appointments.
• Complete a Foster Questionnaire and talk with one of our team members.
• Complete LAPS foster training.
• Foster Parents are to abide by the foster agreement signed upon joining the program.