The SPCA St. John’s is always looking for foster homes for animals who are not quite ready for adoption.
We need homes for the following:
- Pregnant/nursing cats and dogs
- Kittens/puppies
- cats/dogs undergoing medical treatment
- cats/dogs needing a break from shelter life
- cats/dogs awaiting or recovering from surgery
- cats/dogs recovering from illness
- cats/dogs needing extra socialization before going up for adoption
- palliative care
When you foster with us, we will provide all the necessary supplies.
A typical foster placement lasts from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the foster home’s availability. Please be prepared to regularly bring your animal back to our Adoption Resource Centre for medical check-ups during the foster period.
To foster with us, you will need:
- To be 18 years old or older
- Reliable transportation to bring your animal for vet checkups at our Adoption & Resource Centre on RCAF Road, and to transport your animal to the CBS Animal Hospital or Veterinary Specialty Centre in the event of an emergency
- A working home phone or cell phone
- Regular email access
- PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, WE DO NOT PUT FOSTER ANIMALS IN HOMES WHERE THERE IS A HUMAN PREGNANCY IN PROGRESS
Steps to becoming an SPCA St. John’s Foster Family:
- Complete our online application.
- If you meet the requirements of our Foster Program, you will be sent an email requesting two references and a Police Records Check.
- Once we receive this information, you will be added to our foster contact list.
- You will be contacted, should a foster case become available.
We look forward to having you on our team!
Questions? Email fosteradmin@spcastjohns.org or phone (709) 726-0301 ext. 101
