fostering saves lives

A pet can bring joy and laughter to a home. Studies also show that pets encourage people to exercise more, enhance family relationships, promote social interaction and improve emotional health. The simple act of petting a dog or cat has even been proven to lower blood pressure.

If you're interested in welcoming a pet in to your home but are unable to commit to full-time ownership, you can become a foster parent. By fostering a dog or cat, you'll socialize it and offer the animal a loving home until a more permanent place to live is available.

Foster parents provide basic care and a safe home. The Pet Adoption Center will assist you by contributing additional food and care supplies. All medical service expenses incurred through our contracted veterinarian will also be covered - except for Heartworm Treatment (which will be subjected to an additional $50 fee to cover the cost of medication). Depending on the animal, fostering can last from several days to a few months.

Please note that we do have a private Foster PAC group where we connect with other fosters and with the shelter. 

For information on our Foster Program, please call (636) 949-7366 or email, kwillis@sccmo.org.