What does it look like to foster/volunteer:

Foster:

Cause For Paws needs volunteers to provide short-term in-home care for our orphans in need until they are adopted. All veterinary care is paid by the fostering organization. Food, beds, toys and all the needs to keep our orphans happy and healthy are provided. All you provide is a safe and happy home and lots of love and attention. Fostering can last from a few days to several months.

If you are interested in becoming a foster home please fill out an application below. You can either download and fill in the application using MS Word or you can fill & submit the application right on the page below.

To learn more about pet fostering please read the FAQ’s at the bottom of the page. If you have additional questions, please contact us at: CauseForPawsRescue@gmail.com

CFP-Foster-ApplicationDownload
Please list the name and phone number of your HOA or Landlord.
Please list where your pet will be kept, ie bedroom, kennel, garage, etc.
Please list yes or no & type of fence if applicable.
Please list any/all rescues/shelters that you previously or currently volunteer for. If you left a rescue or shelter position please explain the reason for leaving.
Please list name, species, breed, sex, age.
Please list name, species, breed, sex, age.
Please list name, species, breed, sex, age.
Please list name, species, breed, sex, age.
Please list your veterinarian's name, hospital name, and phone number.
Please list things such as specific breeds, sizes of pets, special needs, puppies, seniors, gender, etc. that you are most interested in fostering.
Please list name, relationship, and phone number.
Please list name, relationship, and phone number.

Volunteer:

We can also use volunteers to help us at our events. We attend several events throughout the year. Some are small meet & greets at Petsmarts and some are big events like the Chicagoland Pet Expo. We need volunteers to help make merchandise to sell & others to help hold dogs and run our booths. If interested in helping at an event, please contact CauseForPawsRescue@gmail.com.





FAQ’s

1. I already own a pet. Can I still foster?

Before you bring a foster animal home, consult with your veterinarian to make sure your own pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations. You may wish to ask your veterinarian if your pets need any additional vaccinations.

2. Can I adopt the animal I foster?

Yes. Foster parents who wish to adopt the animal they foster go through the same screening process as adoption applicants.

3. Who should foster a pet?

– Someone who cannot, at the moment, adopt a pet for its entire lifetime.
– Someone who never had the chance to have a pet but would really like to have one now.
– Someone who loves pets and has some room to welcome them while they wait for an adoptive home.

4. How long is a foster period?

The length of fostering can vary from a few days to several months.

5. Are there requirements people should be aware of before becoming pet foster parents?

Foster pets are required to remain inside (not to be chained or left unattended outside) and in most cases fenced in yards are required. Because each animal’s personality is different, we match them to the best possible foster home to suit the animal and the family. So, if a foster family has young children, then only animals that do well with young children are placed there. The main requirements of people who want to foster is that they be willing to provide a loving, safe environment.

6. What does it cost to foster a pet?

All veterinary care is paid by CFP. We also provide food, some toys, the pet’s bed, bowls, leash, and collar.