{"id":25150,"date":"2022-03-25T11:16:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:16:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:11","slug":"how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I foster a dog in Denver?"},"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-dog-in-denver\/#How_do_I_foster_a_dog_in_Denver\" title=\"How do I foster a dog in Denver?\">How do I foster a dog in Denver?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Can_you_get_paid_to_foster_cats\" title=\"Can you get paid to foster cats?\">Can you get paid to foster cats?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Are_there_any_kill_shelters_in_Denver\" title=\"Are there any kill shelters in Denver?\">Are there any kill shelters in Denver?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Where_is_Animal_Rescue_of_the_Rockies_located\" title=\"Where is Animal Rescue of the Rockies located?\">Where is Animal Rescue of the Rockies located?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#How_do_I_temporarily_foster_my_dog\" title=\"How do I temporarily foster my dog?\">How do I temporarily foster my dog?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#How_do_you_foster_a_puppy\" title=\"How do you foster a puppy?\">How do you foster a puppy?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#How_do_fostering_cats_make_money\" title=\"How do fostering cats make money?\">How do fostering cats make money?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Do_you_get_paid_for_fostering\" title=\"Do you get paid for fostering?\">Do you get paid for fostering?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Is_fostering_a_cat_hard\" title=\"Is fostering a cat hard?\">Is fostering a cat hard?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Is_fostering_cats_a_good_idea\" title=\"Is fostering cats a good idea?\">Is fostering cats a good idea?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Are_there_high_kill_shelters_in_Colorado\" title=\"Are there high kill shelters in Colorado?\">Are there high kill shelters in Colorado?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Is_the_Denver_animal_shelter_no_kill\" title=\"Is the Denver animal shelter no kill?\">Is the Denver animal shelter no kill?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Does_Denver_animal_shelter_euthanize\" title=\"Does Denver animal shelter euthanize?\">Does Denver animal shelter euthanize?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Does_Denver_Dumb_Friends_League_euthanize\" title=\"Does Denver Dumb Friends League euthanize?\">Does Denver Dumb Friends League euthanize?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Where_is_Wallington_animal_rescue\" title=\"Where is Wallington animal rescue?\">Where is Wallington animal rescue?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#How_do_you_get_a_puppy_in_Colorado\" title=\"How do you get a puppy in Colorado?\">How do you get a puppy in Colorado?<\/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-dog-in-denver\/#Can_my_dog_be_fostered\" title=\"Can my dog be fostered?\">Can my dog be fostered?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#Do_you_have_to_pay_to_foster_a_dog\" title=\"Do you have to pay to foster a dog?\">Do you have to pay to foster a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#Is_it_hard_to_foster_a_puppy\" title=\"Is it hard to foster a puppy?\">Is it hard to foster a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#Do_you_get_paid_for_dog_fostering\" title=\"Do you get paid for dog fostering?\">Do you get paid for dog fostering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#What_is_fostering_a_puppy\" title=\"What is fostering a puppy?\">What is fostering a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#What_supplies_do_I_need_to_foster_a_puppy\" title=\"What supplies do I need to foster a puppy?\">What supplies do I need to foster a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#How_much_do_you_get_paid_for_fostering_UK\" title=\"How much do you get paid for fostering UK?\">How much do you get paid for fostering UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#How_much_do_foster_parents_get_paid_a_month_UK\" title=\"How much do foster parents get paid a month UK?\">How much do foster parents get paid a month UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-foster-a-dog-in-denver\/#Is_it_difficult_to_foster_cats\" title=\"Is it difficult to foster cats?\">Is it difficult to foster cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_foster_a_dog_in_Denver\"><\/span>How do I foster a dog in Denver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Application process:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Complete General Volunteer Application and pay $30 application fee.<\/li>\n<li>Attend volunteer orientation.<\/li>\n<li>Complete background check.<\/li>\n<li>Complete foster training.<\/li>\n<li>Complete home inspection.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_paid_to_foster_cats\"><\/span>Can you get paid to foster cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>as <b>we don&#8217;t expect you to pay anything towards fostering. We will give you a large supply of food but when supplies run low it is your responsibility to come and collect more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_kill_shelters_in_Denver\"><\/span>Are there any kill shelters in Denver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that shelters are creating great outcomes for all cats and dogs they receive, that message is in jeopardy, Dr. Steele goes on to say, <b>There are no kill shelters in Colorado<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Animal_Rescue_of_the_Rockies_located\"><\/span>Where is Animal Rescue of the Rockies located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Denver, Colorado<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_temporarily_foster_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I temporarily foster my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Finding short or long-term foster care for my pet<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ask family members and friends first. The best temporary home for your pet is with people who already know and like your pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Contact the people you got your pet from.  <\/li>\n<li>Contact crisis support groups.  <\/li>\n<li>Contact local rescue groups.  <\/li>\n<li>Find local pet boarding or pet sitters.<\/li>\n<p>31 Mar 2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_foster_a_puppy\"><\/span>How do you foster a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take home a foster pet from our centre. Fostering means bringing any animal or a homeless pet to your home.  with the goal of nurturing them for a while until they can be sent to a permanent home with a family who&#8217;ll love them forever. It&#8217;s a crucial part of the animal rescue world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_fostering_cats_make_money\"><\/span>How do fostering cats make money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must have genuine affection for and experience with animals, submit to a home check and foster application. You can set your own fee however please bear in mind <b>most rescues are not for profit and rely on donations to fund their operations. Foster fees typically range from $70 &#8211; $75 a week to $300 a month per pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_get_paid_for_fostering\"><\/span>Do you get paid for fostering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Independent Fostering <b>Agencies pay a fostering allowance for each foster child. The allowance pays for the foster child&#8217;s day to day care. Fostering Agencies also pay foster carers a professional fee. The fee is an income payment for the foster carer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_fostering_a_cat_hard\"><\/span>Is fostering a cat hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes animals come from hard situations and may not be used to a home.  The animal may be the easiest foster, but if they aren&#8217;t, it&#8217;s important not to scold them while they learn how to just be an animal, which they may not be used to. Rachel goes on to say, Most of all, <b>fostering cats is incredibly rewarding<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_fostering_cats_a_good_idea\"><\/span>Is fostering cats a good idea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why should I foster a cat? Fostering a cat is <b>one of the most rewarding experiences you can have (other than adopting, of course).  giving your foster cat the time he needs to be ready for adoption. helping the shelter or rescue learn more about the cat so he can end up in the best home possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_high_kill_shelters_in_Colorado\"><\/span>Are there high kill shelters in Colorado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steele goes on to say, <b>There are no kill shelters in Colorado. And if there were, this bill would prohibit them. Dumb Friends League has publicly supported the bill.  The four largest shelters in Colorado have over 30 veterinarians who are providing excellent care to every cat and dog that they receive, Steele says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Denver_animal_shelter_no_kill\"><\/span>Is the Denver animal shelter no kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>MaxFund Animal Adoption Center | Denver&#8217;s No-Kill Animal Shelter | Denver Animal Rescue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Denver_animal_shelter_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Denver animal shelter euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>End Of Life. The deep bond between an animal and their humans is unbreakable. At Denver Animal Shelter, we understand that loss can be emotional and difficult. When it&#8217;s time to say goodbye, <b>we offer humane euthanasia services for animals that are suffering<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Denver_Dumb_Friends_League_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Denver Dumb Friends League euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We only euthanize animals when it is the right action for the pet. If it is determined to proceed with the euthanasia, once goodbyes are made, a staff member will come out and receive the pet to go back for the procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Wallington_animal_rescue\"><\/span>Where is Wallington animal rescue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>South London<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_puppy_in_Colorado\"><\/span>How do you get a puppy in Colorado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The adoption process in Colorado<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Find a dog that seems like a good fiteither online or during an in-person visit to the shelterand fill out an adoption application.<\/li>\n<li>An adoption counselor will review your paperwork and arrange a meeting with the dog.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_be_fostered\"><\/span>Can my dog be fostered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases you can foster if you have other dogs in the home, as long as <b>they are fully vaccinated and used to dogs visiting the house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_pay_to_foster_a_dog\"><\/span>Do you have to pay to foster a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fostering an animal can be a wonderful way of saving a pet&#8217;s life, while also serving your community. <b>Usually, pet foster parents are not paid for their work, but you may receive reimbursements for some of your expenses, while also learning valuable care-giving skills.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_foster_a_puppy\"><\/span>Is it hard to foster a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes a lot of love and time, but it&#8217;s the best experience. If you&#8217;re a first-time foster parent and are wondering if fostering a puppy is for you, know that <b>while it can be challenging, it&#8217;s sure to be very rewarding experience.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_get_paid_for_dog_fostering\"><\/span>Do you get paid for dog fostering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, <b>pet foster parents are not financially compensated for their work; however, the shelter that places the animal usually provides food, medicine and veterinary care. Foster parents who drive animals to vet appointments or who pay other expenses associated with the pet&#8217;s care may be eligible for tax deductions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_fostering_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is fostering a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet fostering <b>provides temporary care to shelter animals who need to live in a home environment prior to adoption. While pet fostering is ideal for some people, it is not for everyone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_supplies_do_I_need_to_foster_a_puppy\"><\/span>What supplies do I need to foster a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Everything you need at home for fostering a dog or cat<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriately-sized food and water bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Plenty of poop bags.  <\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, a litter box for your new feline.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget the scoop!  <\/li>\n<li>A durable crate for when your pooch is alone.  <\/li>\n<li>A pet gate to block off-limit areas.  <\/li>\n<li>A cozy bed for snoozing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_you_get_paid_for_fostering_UK\"><\/span>How much do you get paid for fostering UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All foster parents receive a foster care allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child. The minimum is usually <b>between xa3134 and xa3235 a week<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_foster_parents_get_paid_a_month_UK\"><\/span>How much do foster parents get paid a month UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fostering allowance for parent and child placements is xa3650 per week and the demand for this service is always strong. Total allowances for most of our standard placements including respite payments is around 0 per week, which would work out to be around <b>xa31,700 a month<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_difficult_to_foster_cats\"><\/span>Is it difficult to foster cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes animals come from hard situations and may not be used to a home.  The animal may be the easiest foster, but if they aren&#8217;t, it&#8217;s important not to scold them while they learn how to just be an animal, which they may not be used to. Rachel goes on to say, Most of all, fostering cats is <b>incredibly rewarding<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I foster a dog in Denver?Can you get paid to foster cats?Are there any kill shelters in Denver?Where is Animal Rescue of the Rockies located?How do I temporarily foster my dog?How do you foster a puppy?How do fostering cats make money?Do you get paid for fostering?Is fostering a cat hard?Is&#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-25150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25150"}],"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=25150"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25150\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}