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Foster Programs: Animal Selection & Family Recruitment

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

Holiday Heroes Provide Short-Term Foster Care

Try a short-term fostering program over the holidays (or any time) to engage new volunteers!

Pet Adoption Certificate from Foster Family to Adopter

Dog foster families can share this adoption certificate, which serves as a commemoration of the pup’s gotcha day and a contact information sheet.

They Did It: Started an Office Dog Foster Program

A different kind of foster program at Charleston Animal Society allows staff working in the shelter to foster a dog for the day. Learn how you can do the same!

How to Cut Foster Home Wait Times With On-Deck System

Find out how an on-deck foster system can streamline your process and move animals more quickly into foster homes.

How to Facilitate Dog Adoptions Directly from Foster to Adoptive Homes

Download and customize protocols to help facilitate dog adoptions directly from foster to adoptive homes.

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.

ASPCA Survey: Strategies to Increase Participation in Kitten Foster Programs in High Shelter Intake Communities

Read a recent ASPCA study that identifies barriers and opportunities to increase kitten foster volunteers in high kitten shelter intake communities.

Adoption Ambassadors Resources: How to Get Your Foster Pet Adopted in Two Weeks

Use this resource as a guide to help your dog foster parents get their charges adopted in 14 days or less!

Download the Kitten Bottle Feeding Guide and Kitten Weight & Age Chart

Check out these quick tools to help staff and volunteers with feeding bottle-fed kittens.