Thank you for applying to be a Finder-Foster. By taking this animal into your home you are providing a safe space for them to hang out until their family finds them. Reuniting animals with their humans is the primary goal of the program.
We ask for your assistance by posting to social media sites (Nextdoor, Facebook Lost & Found pages, Finding Rover, Pawboost) and hanging fliers in the area where the animal was found. OAS will provide you with a pre-printed FOUND ANIMAL flier. Once you register as a foster, additional information will be emailed to you.
After the stray hold period, the animal will be available for adoption and as the Finder-Foster you will have first option to adopt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guidelines for Finder-Fosters
Foster dogs are not allowed in dog parks or off-leash outside of home/confined area until the stray hold period is over. Greetings with other off-leash dogs are not permitted until the stray hold period is over. Please keep in mind, this dog is not your property. We are aiming to keep the dog safe for its owner, should they come forward, and prevent any liability on the part of the Finder-Foster during the stray hold period.
If any medical issues arise, the animal must be brought to OAS for medical care. If you take the animal to your own vet you are taking responsibility for payment of any charges.
Contact OAS if any major behavioral issues arise such as altercations or bites to humans or other animals.
If you have other animals in the home, please keep the foster animal separated for feeding and at times when you are not there to directly supervise interactions.
Register as a stray hold foster
Please complete the form below, including the ACR number (5 digit number) you will be provided by the service representative. This is a requirement to be a Finder-Foster. We will reach out to you at the end of the stray hold period to determine next steps.