Medical Foster

Medical foster volunteers provide a loving, calm environment for pets recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. In most cases, medical fosters are longer time commitments, averaging 2-4 weeks but can be longer depending on the pets condition.

The most common illnesses/conditions sent to medical foster are:

  • Ringworm
  • Scabies
  • Demodex
  • Upper Respiratory Infections (URI’s)
  • Underweight/Emaciated Animals
  • Fractures

Medical foster volunteers are expected to bring their foster pet in for all follow-up appointments and rechecks, typically every 1-2 weeks or more as needed.

Medical experience is not required prior to committing to a medical foster, as the Pet Resource Center foster team will provide any and all training and care instructions along with any needed medications at time of pick up.

Medical Foster Parent Position Description