Foster Team: Emergency Boarding Foster Volunteer

Description
Emergency Boarding Foster Volunteers are responsible for helping the cat/dog in their care thrive until they are ready to be reclaimed by their owner. This will include feeding the animals at least twice a day, possibly more, cleaning litter boxes (for cats), exercising (for dogs) and socializing the animals. It may also include administering oral medications.

Time Commitment
Typically varies from 1 to 4 hours a day depending on the situation. Emergency Boarding Foster terms generally last between 1 and 3 months, but may be up to 6 months.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and tidy environment
• Provide treats, food, clean water and clean bedding as required
• Clean and change kitty litter, as required
• Bathe and groom dog, as necessary and if comfortable doing so
• Provide a structured and loving environment
• Assist in the maintenance of the animal’s health and welfare (includes exercise for dogs)
• Administer medication, as required and as instructed
• Ensure any veterinary appointments are kept
• Ensure animal is safe and secure
• Return animal to GTHS Animal Centre upon request
• Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 (younger members of the household may assist the primary Foster Volunteer and gain volunteer hours – please contact volunteer@gths.ca for details)
• Everyone in the household must be in agreement
• A room for fostering
• Committed to animal welfare
• Experience fostering or caring for cats / dogs is required
• Self motivated
• Ability to read and follow directions
• Ability to follow protocol
• Good communication skills