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Foster Animal Biography Sheet

Share these handy worksheets with foster families to gather information about your animals in foster care. You can choose between a dog/cat or equine version.

Foster Programs: Animal Selection & Family Recruitment

Want a thriving foster program for cats and dogs? Learn how Charleston Animal Society successfully recruits foster families.

10 Ways to Thank Animal Foster Families

Try these free and low-cost tips to show gratitude for your animal shelter or rescue’s foster families.

How to Take Animal Sheltering Operations Online During a Crisis

Get tips for hosting virtual event, online adoptions fundraisers during the COVID-19 crisis.

They Did It: Throwing a Slumber Party for Shelter Animals

Learn how an Arizona agency gave shelter animals some R&R—and some potential new homes at the same time.

ASPCA Kitten Foster Training Course

This short course will provide you with the necessary information to begin your feline fostering journey. This course can be used by other shelters to train fosters on caring for kittens and preparing them for adoption.

Download the Kitten Season Survival Guide

Whether you’re riding a kitten season wave or bracing for impact, you’ll find tools & tips to keep you calm and move those kittens along.

Meow for Now: Foster Family Recruitment and Retention

Get tips for recruiting and retaining foster caregivers to create or enhance your kitten foster program.

How to Use Online Orientation for More Foster Parents, Less Staff Burden

Read how online orientation can increase your pool of foster families and decrease the burden on your staff and resources.

3 Tips for Keeping Foster Families Engaged

Foster families are a key part of any shelter or rescue’s operations. Check out these tips to help keep both your potential and current foster families excited and engaged.

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