Foster Parents Needed!
Foster Parents help save lives by temporarily keeping a dog or cat in their home until we can find their
“fur-ever” home.
Anyone with a love for Adoptable Pets can be a Foster Parent.
PPAWSS relies on Foster Families to house our Adoptable Pets until they find their "fur-ever" home because we do not have a shelter building at this time.
We cannot continue to be successful without people like You!
PPAWSS
Promoting Pet Adoptions and Welfare in Sulphur Springs
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) How long would I keep the animal?
The typical foster term is approximately three weeks;
however it varies depending on the specific case.
2) What does PPAWSS provide?
PPAWSS provides anything the foster parent may need including but not limited to: crate, toys, collar and leash, medication and food (if available at the time)
3) Would I be in charge of the adoption process for the animal I am fostering?
The foster care provider is not responsible for the animal's adoption. PPAWSS' Adoption Team will find homes for the animals. We do, however, ask the foster care provider to share their observations and experiences with the animal in order to help us match the needs of the pet with the desires of its new family.
4) How do I become a foster parent?
#1: Complete an application and send it to foster program supervisor.
You can mail or email your application.
#2: Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted to arrange for a home inspection and interview.
#3: The final step in the process is a quick and simple training session to help you prepare for your Foster Friend.
After that, you will be able to take home your new "Foster Friend".
PPAWSS is a group of Foster Homes that rescues Adoptable Pets from local euthanizing shelters that are waiting for their "fur-ever" home.
All Animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, temperament tested, and receive superior care. All dogs are Heartworm tested and all cats are FIV tested.
Fostering Saves Lives!
Foster Parent Guidelines:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
Prior to fostering, all Foster Homes must complete a Foster Home Application, Foster Home Agreement, Foster Parent Training Session, and a Home Inspection. Your own animals must be spayed/neutered and current with their vaccinations. We also require that you vaccinate your dogs with a Bordetella vaccination to prevent kennel cough which is common in dogs rescued from an Animal Shelter.Medical care will be provided only via a PPAWSS representative. If you think your Foster Dog needs any medical care, including vet visits or over-the-counter medications, please contact your PPAWSS representative before acting.Foster Homes agree to bring their Foster Friend to adoption events regularly.These events are the primary method of matching up potential adopters with our pets.
Events occur generally once a month on a Saturday from 10-3 p.m. in Sulphur Springs, exact times & locations are posted on our website.
Foster parents do not normally attend the Adoption Events unless they have also completed the Volunteer Program and are approved by the Volunteer Coordinator to be on the “Adoption Team”. Only those pets that have received prior approval for fostering and are deemed adoptable by a director of PPAWSS can be fostered within PPAWSS’ Foster Program. Volunteers and/or Foster Homes are not authorized to pull dogs directly from the shelter or accept strays or owner surrenders.We do not foster-to-adopt. Potential adopters should go through our regular application process rather than become Foster Homes. A more detailed list is available upon request.For more information on our Foster Program,
email ppawss@hotmail.com
You can fill out the Foster Application below
or view a printable version HERE.
Foster Application
Applicant Name:
Age:
Occupation:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
E-mail Address:
Would you like to be on our mailing list?:
Please check all that you would like to foster:
Why would you
like to foster?
Please select where you live:
Do you rent or own home?
How long have you been at this address?
What is the landlord's name?
Phone #
Is there a pet deposit?
If so, how much?
How many adults are in the household?
Are there any children that live in the household or visit often?
If so, what are their genders and ages?
What is your veterinarian's name?
Phone #:
Has a pet on your premises gotten sick or died from Parvo, Distemper or unknown causes?
How did you hear of PPAWSS? (please specify which website if you found us online)
I agree that all of the information which I have given above is correct as written and I authorize PPAWSS Promoting Pet Adoptions & Welfare in Sulphur Springs to verify any information.
Applicant must be 18 years or older.
PPAWSS reserves the right to refuse any applicant.
Name (Typing your name here is your electronic signature.
Date
Is there any additional information you would like to share with us about yourself or your family?
Do you have a swimming pool?
Will the dog be supervised around the pool?
Have you ever altered the physical appearance of a pet? (example: declaw, crop tails or ears ect.) If so please explain.
If not, how will you handle toilet duties?
Do you have a fenced yard?
If yes, please describe:
If you rent, is your lease...
Name of Complex/Association:
Please provide a brief explanation of the Pet Policy:
(You will be asked to provide us with a copy)
Would there be anyone home during the day?
If so, who?
Where will the foster animal(s) be when no one is home?
Where will the foster animal(s) sleep?
Do you have any pets living in your home?
(If yes, please fill out this following part)
- Name Age Breed Sex
- Name Age Breed Sex
- Name Age Breed Sex
- Name Age Breed Sex
- Name Age Breed Sex
- Name Age Breed Sex
- Name Age Breed Sex
Approximate date and reason of last vet visit:
Are you currently looking to adopt?
If you adopt, will you still foster for PPAWSS?
When would be the best time to schedule a home-check if you are approved?
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered and UTD on shots?
If not, please explain:
