{"id":24402,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:19","slug":"how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I foster a pet in NYC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#How_do_I_foster_a_pet_in_NYC\" title=\"How do I foster a pet in NYC?\">How do I foster a pet in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_adopt_a_dog\" title=\"Where is the best place to adopt a dog?\">Where is the best place to adopt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\" title=\"Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?\">Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#How_do_you_get_a_cat_in_NYC\" title=\"How do you get a cat in NYC?\">How do you get a cat in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Can_I_foster_a_dog_in_NYC\" title=\"Can I foster a dog in NYC?\">Can I foster a dog in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#How_does_foster_care_for_pets_work\" title=\"How does foster care for pets work?\">How does foster care for pets work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Where_is_it_best_to_adopt_a_dog\" title=\"Where is it best to adopt a dog?\">Where is it best to adopt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#What_is_the_best_pet_adoption_site\" title=\"What is the best pet adoption site?\">What is the best pet adoption site?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_get_a_dog\" title=\"What is the best way to get a dog?\">What is the best way to get a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_buy_a_dog_online\" title=\"Where is the best place to buy a dog online?\">Where is the best place to buy a dog online?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Are_dogs_that_arent_adopted_put_down\" title=\"Are dogs that aren&#8217;t adopted put down?\">Are dogs that aren&#8217;t adopted put down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Do_dogs_die_in_shelters\" title=\"Do dogs die in shelters?\">Do dogs die in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Do_dog_rescue_Centres_put_dogs_down\" title=\"Do dog rescue Centres put dogs down?\">Do dog rescue Centres put dogs down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Do_you_need_a_license_to_own_a_cat_in_NYC\" title=\"Do you need a license to own a cat in NYC?\">Do you need a license to own a cat in NYC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#Why_is_it_so_difficult_to_adopt_a_cat\" title=\"Why is it so difficult to adopt a cat?\">Why is it so difficult to adopt a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#How_do_you_get_a_stray_cat\" title=\"How do you get a stray cat?\">How do you get a stray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-pet-in-nyc\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_a_cat_NYC\" title=\"How old do you have to be to adopt a cat NYC?\">How old do you have to be to adopt a cat NYC?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_foster_a_pet_in_NYC\"><\/span>How do I foster a pet in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To foster, complete online volunteer profile at volunteers.<b>bestfriends.org. Select Start Volunteering and be sure to check off the path for New York Foster. Follow the steps to fully activate your volunteer account. Watch the Foster Orientation video from start to finish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_adopt_a_dog\"><\/span>Where is the best place to adopt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Pet Adoption Websites<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Petfinder. Petfinder provides a nearly endless selection of dogs, cats, reptiles, horses, rabbits, and even barnyard animals.  <\/li>\n<li>Adopt a Pet.  <\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.  <\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.  <\/li>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society.  <\/li>\n<li>Petsmart Charities.  <\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Project.  <\/li>\n<li>AKC Rescue Network.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite decades of campaigning by animal welfare groups, <b>many rescue shelters still euthanize animals for reasons of capacity, or if the animal is sick or dangerous. Some shelters do have no-kill policies, but that too can cause suffering to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_cat_in_NYC\"><\/span>How do you get a cat in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pet adoption in NYC<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Animal Care Centers of NYC.  <\/li>\n<li>ASPCA Adoption Center.  <\/li>\n<li>City Critters.  <\/li>\n<li>Bideawee.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal Haven.  <\/li>\n<li>Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition.  <\/li>\n<li>Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue.  <\/li>\n<li>Social Tees Animal Rescue.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_foster_a_dog_in_NYC\"><\/span>Can I foster a dog in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We have an ongoing need for fosters <b>throughout the year, especially for large dogs, neonatal kittens and shy\/fearful cats. Our virtual foster orientation is now available on-demand, making it more convenient than ever for community members to learn about and apply to support animals in need through our program.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_foster_care_for_pets_work\"><\/span>How does foster care for pets work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is animal fostering? It means bringing in a cat or dog, a bird or a piglet, or any other homeless pet and nurturing them for a while until they <b>are dispatched to a permanent home with a family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_it_best_to_adopt_a_dog\"><\/span>Where is it best to adopt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_pet_adoption_site\"><\/span>What is the best pet adoption site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These pet adoption websites have it all (with cats and dogs being the most common, of course).<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Petfinder.  <\/li>\n<li>Adopt a Pet.  <\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.  <\/li>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society.  <\/li>\n<li>PetSmart Charities.  <\/li>\n<li>AKC Rescue Network.  <\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Pet Project.  <\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_get_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the best way to get a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where to get a puppy<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Consider adoption first.  <\/li>\n<li>Find a responsible breeder and visit the premises.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t get a puppy from a pet store.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t believe promises that puppies are home-raised or family-raised  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid the temptation to rescue a puppy mill dog by buying them.  <\/li>\n<li>Do your part: Pledge to help stop puppy mills!<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_buy_a_dog_online\"><\/span>Where is the best place to buy a dog online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where to Find Dogs  Puppies for Sale Near You: 10 Ethical Sites<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is an excellent website to find where to buy a dog, backed by well-known companies like Purina and Bayer.  <\/li>\n<li>American Kennel Club (AKC)  <\/li>\n<li>NextDayPets.  <\/li>\n<li>Petfinder.  <\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.  <\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.  <\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Pet Project.  <\/li>\n<li>Petco Foundation.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_that_arent_adopted_put_down\"><\/span>Are dogs that aren&#8217;t adopted put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those <b>dogs just don&#8217;t get adopted. If your dog doesn&#8217;t get adopted within its 72 hours and the shelter is full, it will be destroyed. If the shelter isn&#8217;t full and your dog is good enough, and of a desirable enough breed, it may get a stay of execution, though not for long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_die_in_shelters\"><\/span>Do dogs die in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Each year, approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized (390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats). The number of dogs and cats euthanized in U.S. shelters annually has declined from approximately 2.6 million in 2011.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_rescue_Centres_put_dogs_down\"><\/span>Do dog rescue Centres put dogs down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then, if no one claims them, or rescues can&#8217;t offer a space, they are put down  almost 9,000 of them last year, according to the Dogs Trust.  <b>Rescue centres may not put healthy dogs down, but council pounds have to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_license_to_own_a_cat_in_NYC\"><\/span>Do you need a license to own a cat in NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs and cats sold by New York City pet stores must be microchipped and spayed\/neutered prior to sale and can be sourced only from <b>breeders holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) class A license<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_so_difficult_to_adopt_a_cat\"><\/span>Why is it so difficult to adopt a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelters make it harder for you adopt a pet for two main reasons. Firstly, <b>an animal might have a bad background and needs special care. They have to screen you to make sure you are qualified, for you and the animals sake. Many shelter animals were abused or malnourished, and might fear certain things.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_stray_cat\"><\/span>How do you get a stray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips on Handling Stray Cats on Your Own<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Provide Food and Water.  <\/li>\n<li>Lure the Cat Safely Inside a Carrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Trap the Cat  Only If the Cat Can&#8217;t Be Safely Lured into a Carrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Evaluate Whether It Is Appropriate to Take the Cat to a Local Animal Shelter.  <\/li>\n<li>Bring the Cat into Your Home and Provide Vet Care.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_adopt_a_cat_NYC\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to adopt a cat NYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years of age or older<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I foster a pet in NYC?Where is the best place to adopt a dog?Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?How do you get a cat in NYC?Can I foster a dog in NYC?How does foster care for pets work?Where is it best to adopt a dog?What is the best&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24402"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24402"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24402\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}