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Introduction. Day Newsome Foster Care CoordinatorMon ? Fri 8am-5pmOffice: (804) 521-1313Emergency Cell: (804) 399-3630Email: dnewsome@richmondspca.org. Important Phone Numbers. Main Number: (804) 643-6785Medical Department: (804) 521-1310 Adoption Department: (804) 521-1307 Admission Departm
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1. Meet the FostersFoster Pet Care Training Date Time
WELCOME
2. Introduction Day Newsome Foster Care Coordinator
Mon Fri 8am-5pm
Office: (804) 521-1313
Emergency Cell: (804) 399-3630
Email: dnewsome@richmondspca.org
3. Important Phone Numbers Main Number: (804) 643-6785
Medical Department: (804) 521-1310
Adoption Department: (804) 521-1307
Admission Department: (804) 521-1363
Day Newsome: (804) 521-1313
Emergency Cell: (804) 399-3630
4. Reasons for Foster Care Needs to grow (weaned infants)
Under 8 weeks
Under 2 pounds
Medical
Nursing mothers and infants
Orphaned infants (bottle babies)
Surgery recovery
Orthopedic rest
Behavioral
Cage rest
Boot camp
Fill in foster
5. Foster Care Length of Stay Needs to grow: 4 to 8 weeks
Nursing moms and infants: 1 to 3 months
Bottle babies: 1 to 3 months
Surgery recovery: 1 week to 3 months
Orthopedic rest: 1 week to 2 months
Cage rest: 4 to 6 weeks
Boot Camp: 1 to 3 months
Fill in foster: 1 day to 2 weeks
6. Before Fostering Complete application
Attend Workshop
Register on our website
Know your availability
Be flexible
Be patient
Agree to terms and conditions of foster contract
7. You Should Know There are risks with fostering animals:
We dont know the animals previous medical history
Transition period while the animal acclimates to your home
Unforeseen medical complications
Compassion fatigue
8. Our Guidelines & Policies Your own pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations
Foster pets should be kept separate
Only one foster pet, or foster litter at a time
Administer medications and supplements only as directed and prescribed by Richmond SPCA medical staff
Dont promise, rehome, or adopt out your foster pets to friends, family, or neighbors
9. Receiving a Foster Pet I will contact you with foster pet information and schedule a pick up appointment
At pick up you will receive:
Foster pet
Foster contract and contact sheet
Supplies
Appointment and vaccine schedule
You should bring:
Carrier (please)
Availability
10. The Richmond SPCA Provides 24 hour Assistance and support
Me
Richmond SPCA
Supplies to care for the pet(s)
Food and food bowls
Litter box and scoop
Carriers and crates
Bedding and toys
Medical care
Medications and supplements
Vaccinations
Regular check-ups
11. You Provide Transportation
A safe and suitable home environment
Adequate and appropriate care
Socialization
Attention to specific needs
Lots and lots of love and compassion
12. Transportation Cats and infants must always be in a pet carrier (no boxes, Rubbermaid containers, etc.)
Dogs and puppies must be on leash if old enough, if not they must be in carrier
Please use air conditioning in the vehicle if the weather is warm
Pets are safest in the back seat with a carrier belted in
13. Daily Care - Cats and Kittens Clean their area, litter box and bowls; replace any soiled bedding
Provide fresh food and water
Observe and handle; keep a foster record of helpful info for adopters
Weigh the kittens (if necessary); use the weight record to keep track of weight gain
Ensure their coats and feet are free of old food and feces
Give medications as prescribed by the Richmond SPCA
Hold them, talk to them and play with them!
14. Daily Care Dogs and Puppies Very similar to caring for cats and kittens
Keep a foster record of helpful info for adopters
Adhere to any training or medical protocols, restrictions, or guidelines
Adult dogs need to be on leash when outside at all times, unless inside a fenced area
No unsupervised outside time
Socialize the pets to people and other animals as directed by behavior or medical staff
15. Health ChecklistSigns of a Healthy Puppy or Kitten Being cared for by the mother
Appears cared for, nursing
Not separated from the litter
Has a robust appetite
Has energy and spunk
Is hydrated; the skin bounces back when pinched
Has a temperature between 100 and 102.5
Gains weight daily
16. Health ChecklistSigns of a Sick Puppy or Kitten No appetite, not drinking
Vomiting
Diarrhea or constipation;
Lethargic
Coughing or sneezing
Runny eyes or nose
Has ears with dark wax or an odor
Has fleas, ticks or hair loss: DO NOT WASH INFANTS
Has an infected umbilical cord (on newborns)
Is limping
17. Emergency When to call my office
Mon Fri 8am 5pm
When to call emergency cell
Sat and Sun
After normal business hours
I didnt answer my office line and there is an emergency
Bring foster pet to RSPCA (if instructed)
Bring animal to the VEC (with RSPCA permission only!)
18. Returning a Foster Pet Schedule a return appointment
You should bring
Foster pet or litter
All re-usable supplies
Weight and/or medication charts
Notes for potential adopters
Follow any post-foster instructions
Discuss potential adoption (when necessary)
Contact me when ready to foster again
19. Adopting Contact me if you or someone you know is interested in adopting one of your foster pets
Courtesy calls can be made when a foster pet becomes available for adoption; but no guarantees
Adoption paperwork must be completed and processed at the shelter
All pets must be sterilized prior to adoption
20. Questions? Concerns?
21. Thank You!