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01. FOSTER
Our rescue relies on our dedicated fosters to provide a safe and comfortable place to stay until our animals can be adopted into their forever home or transported out of state away from any risk of euthansia. For more information on being a foster see some of our FAQ below.
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02. VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers who are just as passionate about animal welfare as we are! We have various volunteer opportunities for all ages. If you are interested in becoming a FWAAA volunteer, apply today!
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03. Make a Donation
We operate solely based on generous donations by individuals and businesses. Your tax-deductible donation helps us help animals at-risk of euthansia, animals with severe injuries or illnesses in the shelter, and the daily expenses of the pets in our rescue.
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04. AMAZON WISHLIST
If you prefer to donate specific items to our animals’ care, check out our Amazon Wishlist! Take a moment to browse through items we desperately need for our puppies, seniors, pregnant mothers, sick/injured, and small, medium, and large dogs. We also have items for cats and kittens for our fellow rescuers that we help as we can!
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FOSTER FAQ
WHERE DO THE DOGS COME FROM?
FWAAA takes in animals from FWACC or other local shleters. Our adoption and rescue program is very small and focuses specifically on pets in the shelter. We want to save as many lives as possible, and the foster program allows us to maximize our resources. Aditionally, at FWAAA, we make a lifetime commitment to every animal we rescue. This means that if, for any reason, an adopter can no longer keep a pet he or she adopted from us, we require that the pet comes back to FWAAA. If the pet ends up at a shelter, we will pick the animal up and take the animal back.
WHAT DO FOSTER FAMILIES PROVIDE?
- A healthy and safe enviroment for their foster dog(s)
- Transportation to and from the adoption events and any vet appointments needed
- Socialization and cuddle time to help teach their foster dog positive family and pet relationships
- Exercise and stimulation to help them develop into great dogs
CAN I FOSTER DOGS EVEN IF I HAVE A FULL-TIME JOB?
Yes! The foster application is designed as a survey to help the foster coordinator match you with the best animal for your needs and current schedule. If you have a full-time job, the foster coordinator will match you with a dog who will be OK alone during the workday. You would then just need to provide ample exercise before or after you go to work.
CAN I FOSTER IF I HAVE OTHER PETS?
There are a few guidelines that we ask foster families to adhere to regarding their
personal pets. While a foster dog playing with other pets is often fine, we advise that
you consult with your veterinarian before fostering to ensure that all of your personal
pets are healthy and up-to-date on all vaccines. Dogs in shelters are very susceptible to illness and can carry or catch different diseases. If, for any reason, your personal pet becomes ill while you are fostering a Best Friends pet, we cannot provide medical care for your personal pet.
HOW LONG WILL THE DOG BE IN FOSTER CARE?
Ideally, foster dogs stay in their assigned foster homes until they get adopted. We do
not have a boarding location to house animals overnight, so these dogs rely on foster homes as their home between homes.
WHAT IF MY FOSTER DOG IS NOT WORKING OUT?
You are not required to continue to foster a dog if you feel it’s not working out.
However, we may not have an immediate alternate foster home for the dog. As
mentioned above, we don’t have our own overnight boarding facility so we rely on
other fosters. We will work on moving your foster dog out as soon as possible, but ask
for your understanding and patience. Please call the foster coordinator during business
hours if this situation arises.