FOCAS - Friends of County Animal Shelters is always looking for new foster homes.  Only by placing our animals in foster care can we continue to save the many abandoned animals whose lives are at stake.

Becoming a foster parent is extremely rewarding.  Remember, by fostering, you are saving more than one life.  Once your animal finds a loving family, you can open your home to another rescue who desperately needs it.

To become a foster parent, you need to be willing to love honor and cherish your charge and be willing to do the following:

1. Take and pick up from adoption events.

2. If needed, take the dog/cat to the vet.

3. Accept lots of love and wet kisses and be able to deal with some "mistakes."

Fostering is lots of fun and it really helps out!  Most people are scared of becoming "too attached," but we always say that if you don't become attached, you aren't doing it right.  What makes it easier is knowing that we have found the perfect home for that dog.  The minute you see a happy smile on a little kid's face, knowing his parents are adopting the dog, it all becomes worth it!

FOCAS will provide some food and medicine that is needed as well as pay for the vet bills.

If you are interested in volunteering as a foster parent, call Pam at 760-414-3966 or email:  pam@logoinc.com and say "I want to be a foster parent!" We will then call you and set up a time for a "Home Check." We want to make sure that your fencing is appropriate for the type of dog you want to foster.

Also, let FOCAS/Pam know what type of dog you want to foster!

• Puppy

• Adult

• Male

• Female

• Good with cats

• Doesn't matter...

If you have a dog now, we will make sure that your dog and your new foster dog are introduced correctly so that there is not too much disruption in your daily routine.

Remember! Dogs are a lot like kids! They need a lot of attention, they make mistakes, and all they want is love and the occasional treat!