Fostering is easy with ACPS

Why do Shelter Animals Need Foster Care?

Foster parents fulfill a critical component of our life-saving work in the shelter. ACPS takes in an average of 32 animals per day, 365 days per year! Our staff works tirelessly to care for all of the incoming animals, but shelter space and resources are limited. Placing animals into foster care frees up much needed cat and dog kennels and allows our facility to provide care and attention to new animals entering our system daily.
Any adult (18 years or older) with spare time and space and a willingness to help animals-in-need can serve as a foster parent for ACPS. Foster terms can range from a few days or weeks to a month or more, depending on the preferences of the foster parent and the needs of the animal. We are always in need of foster homes for the most at risk animal populations, including:

• Moms with nursing kittens or puppies
• Orphaned kittens and puppies
• Animals too young for spay/neuter
• Animals recovering from surgery or who are sick
• Animals who need behavior training or socialization
• Animals too shy or timid in the adoption center environment
• Animals available for adoption that need a break from the shelter

For more information about the ACPS foster program, please contact our foster care department directly at acpsfosters@coj.net.

	Experience the joy of a dog’s company for a day with our *Dogs Around Duval* program! This is a dog day out initiative where you can take one of our dogs on an adventure just for the day. Explore parks, go for a hike, or simply enjoy a day of play and relaxation. It’s a great way for dogs to enjoy a break from the shelter environment and for you to have some fun!
	Considering adopting a pet but not quite sure? Our Foster to Family program allows you to foster a pet you’re interested in for up to two weeks. This gives you the chance to see if you’re ready to make your foster pet a permanent part of your family. It’s the perfect way to make a thoughtful decision about adoption.
	Space is one of the most precious resources at any animal shelter.With our Space Force program, you can help us create more space by opening up your home to a cat or dog in need. Whether it’s just for a weekend or until your foster gets adopted, your home can provide a safe and loving environment that our shelter simply cannot replicate. Every bit of space helps save more lives!
	Join our *Kitten Army*, a group of dedicated fosters specializing in caring for one of the cutest but also most needy populations in our shelter: kittens! These tiny bundles of joy require special attention and care. By fostering kittens, you provide them with the nurturing environment they need to grow strong and healthy.

Save a Life… Become a Foster Parent Today!

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent for ACPS, please complete the Foster Pet Volunteer Profile and return it to ACPS located at 2020 Forest Street or acpsfosters@coj.net.
Upon receipt of the completed foster pet volunteer profile, the foster care department will contact you with more detailed information about being an ACPS foster parent and invite you to join the ACPS Foster Communication Facebook page (closed group). This is where we post our daily foster needs for animals in our shelter. This is also a convenient way to communicate with the foster care department, as well as with other ACPS foster parents.