Foster a Pet - PEI Humane Society | Prince Edward Island

Foster a Pet

“I can not speak highly enough about the support the PEI Humane Society gives to foster families. They are there for you every step of the way.”
– Foster volunteers Janet and John

Apply to Foster

Our foster volunteers provide an essential and special service to help companion animals that are not quite ready to be adopted into their new homes.

What to be prepared for when you become a foster:

Animals in foster care can be expecting mothers, newborn kittens/puppies and their mother, companion animals recovering from a surgery, or an animal who is finding their stay in the shelter a little too overwhelming.
Typically, companion animals will spend 2-12 weeks in their foster homes, depending on the reason the animal is in foster care.
We ask our foster volunteers to provide with regular updates.
The primary animal caregiver must be 18 years of age or older.

What do we provide?

The PEI Humane Society provides volunteer foster families with the necessary supplies to properly care for the animals that will be living in their home temporarily, such as:

food
dishes for food and water
toys
blankets and pet beds
litter and litter box
kennels
any necessary medication

Foster Application

Name*

First Last

Are you over 18?*

Yes

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Email*

Your e-mail address MUST be valid. We do most of our communication using this method.

Availability

I am available to START fostering as of this date:*

I will NOT be able to foster after this date:

If you are a Facebook user, please join our PEI Humane Society Foster Group for updates and information on our fostering program.

Household Information

Home environment*

Please check all that apply.

Own my home

Rent

Live with my parents

Fenced yard

Landlord's name

If applicable

First Last

Landlord's Phone

Please the animals that live in the home. Please include breed, age, altered, and last vaccination date.*

Work status*

Please check all that apply.

Work outside the home

Work at home

Attend school

Retired

Currently unemployed

My Current Pets

Please list the animals that live in the home. Please include breed, age, altered, and last vaccination date.*

Do any of your pets need medical care or have medical conditions ie: due for vaccines, in need of flea control, on medications, on a special diet, diagnosed with FIP, FIV or FeLV etc*

Name of veterinary and phone number*

Does the PEI Humane Society have permission to contact your veterinarian for reference?*

Yes

My Current Pets

How many hours a day will the foster pet(s) be alone?*

Please describe the area in which you plan to keep the foster animal(s). Remember, in most circumstances, they need to be kept separate from your own animal(s).*

Do you travel regularly?*

Yes

If you answered YES to the above, please explain.

I am able to foster CATS (check all that apply):

Please note kittens stay in foster until 3 MONTHS of age.

Adult Cat(s)

Orphan Neonatal Kittens (Includes bottle feeding every 2-4 hours, kittens under 4 weeks of age.)

Kitten(s) ONLY (No mother cat, care for up to 3 months.)

Mother Cat and Kittens/Pregnant Cat (Includes taking care of the kittens for up to 3 months.)

I am able to foster DOGS (check all that apply): Please note puppies stay in foster until 3 MONTHS of age.

Adult Dog(s)

Puppy/Puppies (Care for up to 3 months.)

Shy/Undersocialized Dog

Pregnant Dog (Includes taking care of the puppies for up to 3 months.)

I am able to foster the following Critter and/or Pocket Pets:

Rabbits

Ferrets

Tiny Paws (Gerbils, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.)

Are there restrictions as to the type, size, or number of pets you can foster?*

Additional Information

Please use this space to provide any additional information you would like to share that has not already been captured on this form.

References

Reference name*

Reference Phone*

Reference Email*

PEIHS Foster Contact Information

Most of our communications are done by e-mail, so make sure you have these e-mail addresses saved.

How to contact the PEIHS Foster Coordinator

For any questions or comments, please email peihsfosters@gmail.com. This email all also be used to contact you while fostering, to schedule check-ins, vaccines, surgeries, etc.

For medical concerns

Please call (902) 892-1190 ext. 21 or email info@peihumanesociety.com to ensure that it is seen promptly. For after hours emergencies, please call (902) 892-1191.

Important Information

The PEIHS will provide the necessary food, medication, and supplies, for your foster pet, with the understanding that you will keep the pet until it is deemed ready for adoption by the shelter staff. If for any reason you are no longer able to keep your foster pet you will give the PEIHS 24 hours notice before bringing the animal back to the shelter;

I agree to contact the PEIHS once a week with a short update on the foster animal;

Foster animals remain the property of the P.E.I. Humane Society until time of adoption.

REMINDER - You will ONLY be contacted if we have foster animals ready to go.

I have read and understand everything on this form. I certify that the information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Digital Signature*

I understand that entering my name and the date below signifies a digital signature.

Full Name/Signature*

Date*

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Our foster volunteers provide an essential and special service to help companion animals that are not quite ready to be adopted into their new homes.

What to be prepared for when you become a foster:

What do we provide?

Foster Application

Availability

Household Information

My Current Pets

My Current Pets

References

PEIHS Foster Contact Information

Important Information

PEI Humane Society

Hours

Call Us

Emergencies

Mailing Address