What are the requirements for a foster care volunteer?
• Foster parents must be at least 18 years of age • Foster parents must fill out a foster care volunteer profile when signing up online for a foster care training session • Foster parents must attend a foster parent training session Q. How do I become a foster care volunteer? A. The first step in becoming a foster care volunteer at the Richmond SPCA is signing up for a Meet the FostersTM Training Workshop. Q. What types of pets are placed into foster care? A. The majority of dogs and cats in need of foster care are underage juveniles too small for spay or neuter surgery and long-term residents needing a break from the shelter. Other foster care candidates are animals recovering from or awaiting surgery (other than spay/neuter surgery), animals needing specific behavior training, and nursing moms and their offspring. Q. How long will I have my foster pet? A. The length of foster care needed is determined by the foster pet’s individual needs. Long-term residents needing a break from the
