Temporary foster care gives rescue pets an opportunity to learn and grow in a home environment while they wait for their forever home. Permanent foster care provides a loving home to pets who have extra medical or behavioral needs.
INTERESTED IN fostering?
Please review the following information IN FULL before proceeding.
ELIGIBILITY
Potential fosters should be 21 years of age or older and should live no more than 45 minutes away from our facilities. Additionally, fosters must have the ability to transport animals to and from our facilities for adoption meet and greets and veterinary appointments.
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Government-issued ID
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If you rent: Copy of the pet policy or landlord verification
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If you have a current horse or farm animal: vaccination/ deworming records (Flu/ Rhino/ Strangles/ West Nile) or medical waiver from a licensed veterinarian
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Record from a licensed vet that there are no stallions on the premises or a medical waiver
Henry the Llama, Ghost Owl Farm
FOSTERING STEPS
1. FOSTER SurVEY
Fill out our online fostering questionnaire here and email us about your interest at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org​
2. MEET AND GREET
A) If, after completing the survey, we determine that you are a potential match, you will receive a phone call to further identify the right animal for your situation and needs.
B) If we determine we have a match for you, we will set up a time for you to come to the barn and meet the horse or farm animal.
3. REFERENCE CHECK
We will email you a form link to fill out where you provide us with 3 references. Farrier, Vet, and Personal. We will call and chat with your references and make sure all is well on that end.
4. HOME CHECK
We will schedule a home check if all your references check out and confirm you are a good match. If you are within 45 mins of our location, we will do a home check in person to ensure there is no barbed wire, there are adequate shelters, proper and secure fencing, and enough room for the horses. If you are over 45 mins away, then we will schedule a time to do a video chat where you will walk around and show us the property.
5. CONTRACT AND HAULING
Once these steps are complete, you will sign your adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. On our end, we will arrange a time and day with our hauler to get your horse delivered to you! One of the foster coordinators will tag along to ensure the horse is all settled in.
Enjoy your new horse or farm friend!