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Foster Care

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Foster Program Contacts

Welcome Foster Parent!

Riverside County Department of Animal Services thanks YOU!

Thank you for opening your home and your heart to a foster animal. Whether you foster an animal that needs some time to grow, or an adult who needs a little extra TLC, you make it possible for us to provide the very best care for all of our residents.

Fostering is messy, rewarding, stinky, adorable, and sometimes a heartbreaking job. Throughout your foster experience we want you to know you are not alone. We have staff available to assist you!

If you have any questions or issues, please email the foster supervisor at [email protected] or call (951) 358-7376 during business hours.

For after-hours emergencies, please call (951) 358-7387.


Manuals

DAS Dog Foster Manual

DAS Cat Foster Manual

Training Resources

CAT AND KITTEN RESOURCES

The Kitten Lady YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5VvB6tmC4lu_WCx7hE0PZA

Best Friends: Bottle Feeding Kittens
https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/bottle-feeding-kittens

Best Friends: All Cat Training Resources
https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-training-cats/all-cat-training-resources

Bottle Baby Kitten Basic Presentation

DOG AND PUPPY RESOURCES

House training your foster dog:
https://www.maddiesfund.org/house-training-your-foster-dog.htm

Inside Out Dog Training Youtube Channel-Great tips for training and behavior
https://www.youtube.com/user/Insideoutdogtraining/videos

Best Friends: All Dog Training Resources
https://resources.bestfriends.org/pet-training/dog-training

Understanding Dog Body Language - Learn how to read dogs behavior better