What if I just adopted a puppy/dog/cat/kitten from the Animal League?
We ask that you wait until your kitten/puppy or your cat/dog has been fully vaccinated and in the home for more than a month.
What if I have a friend/family/neighbor that wants to adopt the foster animal?
Great! Have them call the Foster Care Program Manager or Foster Care Coordinator with their information and we will contact them. They will have to come in and fill out an application and pay the adoption fee. They must go through the same process to be approved for an adoption as any adopter.
What if I can’t foster anymore?
If you are no longer able to foster, please notify the Foster Care Program Manager to be removed from our program. If you currently have a foster pet in your care, please contact the Foster Care Program Manager to make plans to return the animal (and all supplies). We require a one (1) week notice Read More
What if I have a veterinarian appointment but I can’t come that day?
Please call the Foster Care Coordinator, the Foster Care Program Manager, or the front desk of the Pet Health Center as soon as possible. The phone number for the Pet Health Center is 516-883-2000.
Can I bring my other animals to see an Animal League veterinarian?
Sorry, no -- only Animal League-owned animals (foster animals). However, we do have an affordable veterinarian care Pet Health Center at the Animal League. Their phone number is 516-883-2000, or you can email them at [email protected].
Can I bring my foster pet to my own veterinarian?
No. If you bring your foster animal to an outside veterinarian, we will not cover or reimburse you for the expenses. North Shore Animal League America is a non-profit organization and cannot cover the cost of another vet; the animal must come back here for care. Our medical center is open from 10AM – 6PM Read More
How many animals can I foster at once?
It depends on your time, space and the needs of the foster pets -- you can foster a whole litter of kittens ranging from 2-8 at a time, or a litter of puppies.
Can my neighbor/niece/nice boy down the block watch my foster pet for me if I go out of town?
Sorry, no — the foster animal must come back to Animal League America if you go out of town. We can board the animal while you are away and then depending on the animal, you can foster them again once you return.
How long will I have my foster animal?
It varies! We have both short term foster opportunities that last a couple of weeks and longer term foster opportunities that last over a month or until the animal is adopted.
Do I have to be home all day?
No. We have older animals (one year and older) that do not need round-the-clock care. If you are seeking to foster a puppy, you do need to be home most of the day.