SPCA OF NIAGARA
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
Foster Care
Objective: To provide temporary care for young or injured animals in your home until they are of age, weight and good health to be returned to shelter for adoption.
Duties:
-Provide care to mother cats or dogs and their litter
-Occasionally administer medicine to sick animals
-Transport your foster animal to shelter for treatment as needed
-Treat injured/sick animals as directed by SPCA staff
-Return foster animals and supplies to shelter once ready for adoption
Training:
-Complete foster application
-Interview with Foster Coordinator and Veterinarian Technician
Commitment:
“Flexible” Varies depending on need
Supervision:
Direct supervision by Foster Coordinator and by the Veterinarian Technician