{"id":41,"date":"2022-04-20T15:51:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage2.estlandhosting.com\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2023-08-03T16:39:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T20:39:50","slug":"foster","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/foster\/","title":{"rendered":"Foster For The RHSPCA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-5pstt-0c4593b04c6ed87e0983f168f502423b main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-41'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-57pqx-85b8299f79143d4e5472e9feb713bc5e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2gwz0x7-4c9d78759e5efbd1251a18fa32ac4217 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Become A Foster with RHSPCA<\/h2>\n<h3>Open Your Heart &amp; Home to Animals in Need<\/h3>\n<p>Each year, we take in 2,700 animals into our care! That&#8217;s over 1,000 kittens and nearly 800 adult dogs and cats each. And occasionally we take in some puppies as well.\u00a0 Our facility has less than 70 dog kennels and 100 kennels for cats.\u00a0 We could not carry out our lifesaving work without our fosters.<\/p>\n<p>You can help us save more lives by temporarily opening your home and helping us help more animals.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about our foster program, watch the video below!<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-41'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1q6zx-58bf51e5fdaded2f6aaf020f17bcb7e4 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lkvm8met-189d49430e2300b2d4a973135972ee1c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div style=\"width: 1500px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-41-1\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" poster=\"https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Foster-program-2.png\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foster-Program.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foster-Program.mp4\">https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foster-Program.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-tvht-e4e74a78e9e76a0f18864274961e60be av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lkvlxgg1-6b66b6055eceff5472cb9b5134ad8cfd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Our greatest needs&#8230;<\/h3>\n<h4>Single dog homes<\/h4>\n<p>We are in need of foster homes that don&#8217;t have other dogs OR are able to isolate the foster dog from resident dogs.\u00a0 Dogs that do not get along with other dogs and dogs under medical treatment are in the greatest need of foster placement.<\/p>\n<h4>Bottle-fed kittens<\/h4>\n<p>Fosters who have experience providing care to kittens age 0-4 weeks old are desperately needed. If you do not have experience, we will provide training.<\/p>\n<h4>Nursing mother cats with kittens<\/h4>\n<p>Nursing mothers and their kittens are highly susceptible to disease due to their compromised immune systems, so the shelter environment can be high risk for them. Foster homes that can provide a separate room or isolated area where the nursing mother can care for her kittens are needed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"fosterteam@rhspca.org\">Email<\/a> our foster team directly, using &#8216;Single dog home&#8217;, &#8216;Bottle-fed kittens&#8217; OR &#8216;Nursing mothers&#8217; as the subject line for an immediate response.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='step-section'  class='avia-section av-4qact-8929fe1fb1119a8611571e85140818f2 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-41'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3rnip-2166e9b5530ca3cdcf8241ebf3110d40\">\n.flex_column.av-3rnip-2166e9b5530ca3cdcf8241ebf3110d40{\nwidth:48.5%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3rnip-2166e9b5530ca3cdcf8241ebf3110d40 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2gwzjbf-694bfde413c2de1cceb22a695184fcda '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Foster In 3 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-l2gx3554-a8cd53b82ab08153d19ff65b39a88607  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button  rhspca-step-iconlist'><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-l2gx3554-a8cd53b82ab08153d19ff65b39a88607 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-l2gx0h3l-f203fbd09f21e8d7fcd2302b3382fc04 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Prepare<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Talk to your vet and make sure all of your current pets are up-to-date on vaccinations they recommend.\u00a0 Prepare a quiet area in the house, preferably a separate room (dogs) or a bathroom (kittens) for the fosters.\u00a0 The animals are likely not housetrained and the room should be secure such that the animals can&#8217;t get into anything dangerous (power cords, cleaning supplies, toilet bowls etc.)\u00a0 The pets will likely need baths and may have fleas.\u00a0 We provide flea treatment but aren&#8217;t always able to do baths here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-l2gx17fe-9c430baf4a4453fcc697e3b7dc819d85 avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Apply<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u200bFill out a foster application below to tell us about yourself and who you&#8217;re interested in fostering.\u00a0 Our greatest need is for single dog homes, bottle-fed kittens &amp; nursing mothers with kittens, so placement for them is being prioritized.\u00a0 We appreciate you applying and will follow up as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-l2gx33gs-fb80ae7c2e2c3c28f1c1c0e67441b76e avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Pick up your foster pet<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>One of our foster coordinators will schedule a foster pet pick up appointment with you. At time of pick up, you will be given all necessary supplies and any known information about your foster pet. You will meet with a few animals that will be pre-selected based on your skill set and preferences. Our goal is to send you home with an animal that is the right fit for you, so don\u2019t be afraid to share any concerns or questions with your foster coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-l2gx3p8i-576e176b818c7f538443c78a622327e5-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_button  rhspca-button'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2gx3p8i-576e176b818c7f538443c78a622327e5\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-l2gx3p8i-576e176b818c7f538443c78a622327e5{\nborder-style:none;\nbox-shadow:none;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-l2gx3p8i-576e176b818c7f538443c78a622327e5:hover{\nopacity:1;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.shelterluv.com\/matchme\/foster\/RHVA\/Cat' class='avia-button 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avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Apply To Foster Dogs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-34x2t-25e7ec9d33a7a1120813a8118861be9e\">\n.flex_column.av-34x2t-25e7ec9d33a7a1120813a8118861be9e{\nwidth:48.5%;\nmargin-left:3%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-34x2t-25e7ec9d33a7a1120813a8118861be9e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  double-img flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2u5vx-585fb2a7650b31b5971733d62490d3ff\">\n.avia-image-container.av-2u5vx-585fb2a7650b31b5971733d62490d3ff img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-2u5vx-585fb2a7650b31b5971733d62490d3ff .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container 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https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-cuddling-with-dog-2021-12-09-15-19-00-utc-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-cuddling-with-dog-2021-12-09-15-19-00-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-cuddling-with-dog-2021-12-09-15-19-00-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-cuddling-with-dog-2021-12-09-15-19-00-utc-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/woman-cuddling-with-dog-2021-12-09-15-19-00-utc-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1750px) 100vw, 1750px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-2c4cl-9abcffb7d74a36403ed4a785ed55c973 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-41'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1p299-d80aca2d9ff253123821cdcef7dd342f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2gx4zto-5995fed3af86290c04c2c865c1f52cee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>It\u2019s That Easy!<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll be added to our foster contact list for urgent needs emails. We encourage you to also join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/rhspcafoster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RHSPCA Foster Facebook Group<\/a>. Our staff and volunteers routinely post pets in need of foster homes in the group. Comment on a post to volunteer, or contact us at <a href=\"mailto:Fosterteam@rhspca.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fosterteam@rhspca.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll provide you with all of the necessary supplies, refills, vet visits, and support should a question or emergency arise. Thank you for helping your local animal shelter!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1m0dp-24718842683a486a864db40ad5041443 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l7gjf6mg-40be8a777be57f62d3e087ab5a130e6c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Not yet ready to foster?<\/h3>\n<p>Consider making a monetary donation or ordering some much needed items from our wish list.\u00a0 We are able to purchase items like pet food, dog crates, exercise pens and cat litter for far less than what you would pay if you bought them for us.\u00a0 We can&#8217;t do the same for the items on our wish lists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-6qs1-7f9ba7d20a2548d41a58dbb94d3c6a35 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  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><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/cEXbcWD\" class='avia_image'  aria-label='Dog Wish List'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-12636 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-12636 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/amazon-wishlist-logo-300x123.png\" alt='Amazon Wishlist logo' title='Dog Wish List'  height=\"123\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/amazon-wishlist-logo-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/amazon-wishlist-logo-1030x421.png 1030w, https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/amazon-wishlist-logo-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/rhspca-stage.stage4.estlandhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/amazon-wishlist-logo-1536x627.png 1536w, 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