Good Samaritan Foster Program
We have a special program called the Good Samaritan Foster Program to help stray pets in our community. We work together with the county and city animal shelters. First, we try to find the pet's owner. If we can't, we get the pet ready for adoption and find them a new home without sending them to crowded shelters.
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Here's how it works:
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You fill out a form to tell us about the pet you found.
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Wait for approval. Check your email for a link to sign-up for an intake appointment at our Webster Pet Adoption Center location.
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At the intake appointment, Lifeline team will check the pet's health, behavior and give them vaccines. We will also look for a tiny chip (called a microchip) inside them that has information about their owner. We will share their information with the animal control agency associated with the city they were found in case the owner is looking for them.
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Our team decides if the pet can be adopted. If yes, we put their picture on our website, and people can apply to adopt them.
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The pet or pets stays with you or someone you know who can take care of them for at least 2 weeks (but usually longer) while their vaccines take effect, we find space for them at the adoption center, or they are adopted. You will be considered a Good Samaritan Foster. The pet can begin receiving adoption applications the same day as their intake exam.
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We give you pet supplies like food and crates to help you care for the pet until they are adopted or space at the adoption center is found.
What if I can't foster?
Unfortunately, if you are unable to foster and cannot find someone else to do so, we will not be able to bring the pet into our program. Due to limited space and staffing, our adoption center can only accommodate a small number of pets. This means we rely on fosters to help us save lives. If fostering isn’t an option, this program is not the right fit for the pet(s) you’ve found. Check out other resources here.