FAQ
What percent of pets are reunited with their families? 85% Percent of Pets were reunited with their families in 2021! The 15% not reunited relating to hospitalization or rehabilitation of individual/family with Temporary Care having a 100% live outcome rate in 2021.
Is there a cost? So we may support all veterinary needs, Temporary Care is a 3-tier program. There is no fee for Tier 1 Care of which 96% of pets received in 2021. Tier 1 Care commonly includes spay/neuter, basic vaccination and monthly prevention in addition to HW, FIV and FeLV testing. For pets receiving Tier 2 Care (Advanced veterinary support, typically relating to infection or treatable disease) there is a fee of <$250 collected at reclaim. For pets receiving Tier 3 Care (Major veterinary support, typically relating to life-saving intervention) there is a fee of <$500 collected at reclaim.
Will I get to visit my pet? Pets receiving Temporary Care for 60-90 Days may be provided the option to visit with their families in-shelter once-monthly, pending bandwidth of staff/client available.
Will I be provided the foster’s contact and vice versa? No – This is for the safety and privacy of all. Updates of your pet (including photos of your pet) will be communicated to you once weekly via text or email via the Safety Net Resouce Coordinator.
Further requirements for pets? Pets must be of sound temperament and manageable health and if not altered prior to Temporary Care, will be spayed/neutered in program at no cost.
Further requirements for individuals and families? Clients must provide weekly progress updates via text, email or phone. These are generally informal updates but intended to ensure frequent and consistent communication is had. Clients are also responsible for transportation to and from appointment(s)