Fostering

Learn about fostering pets with SCARF and how to become a foster.

Fostering Pets Saves Lives

Sam Coffey Animal Rescue Friends (SCARF) is a foster-based organization. This means our Junction-area pets transition to forever homes through the love and care of fosters. Foster homes provide TLC and basic training, and our organization covers vet care and can loan supplies.

While it can be hard to say goodbye to a foster pet, it’s incredibly rewarding to set them up for success and see the joy the pet will bring to a new family. If you fall in love with your foster, you get first consideration for adoption.

Foster FAQ

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about fostering a pet with SCARF.

  • Why Foster?

    A foster home provides a rescue pet with a safe transition to their forever home. Fostering helps them learn behaviors and assimilate to a home environment.

  • What Supplies Are Needed?

    The rescue will provide all of the supplies you’ll need to get started, including pet food, collar, leash, kitty litter if needed, and a crate.

  • How Long Will I Foster For?

    This varies from pet to pet, but the average foster placement is about three weeks.

Apply To Foster

Each application is reviewed to ensure that fostering is a good match for your home and lifestyle. A lot of effort was put into rescuing the pets we welcome and we want to make sure the pet is a good fit for your family as well as the individual needs of the pet.

View our foster application and liability statement.

Foster Application