Thank you for your interest in this program. We are no longer taking
applicants at this time, but if you are still interested in fostering a pet, please email [email protected].
What is the Furry Pets Foster Program?
The District 5 Furry Pets Foster Care Program aims to increase adoptions and help pets in District 5 find forever homes. Foster parents are encouraged to seek adoption placement for the pets in their care by acting as an Adoption Ambassador, posting photos and videos of the foster pet on social media and introducing the foster pet to friends and family interested in adoption.
For a limited time, while available funding lasts, foster parents can receive a stipend of $10 per night for fostering a pet in need. Max 2 pets per foster. qualified pets include animals on campus exceeding 30 days. Program participants will be allowed to foster a pet while finding forever homes for their foster pets, maximum payment of 14 days. To participate, you must be 18 years or older, have a valid ID and reside in Riverside County District 5. if a foster parent gets the pet adopted or they adopt their foster pet within 2 weeks or less of fostering, a 600 bonus will be given to the foster parent.Note: payments will not be processed until day 31 after the adoption has been finalized. Payment may not be received 60-90 days after finalized adoption.
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How do I apply?
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Step 1- Apply (with link below)
All interested foster parents must fill out a Furry Pets Foster Application. An email address MUST be provided in order to receive payment. Please complete the form below.
Furry Pets Foster Application Form
Step 2- Review foster orientation video: (new one)
Step 3- Come Meet Available Pets - ask about pets who have been here for over 30 days
Please come down to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, located at 581 S. Grand Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92582, to meet available pets.
Step 4- REQUIRED Register as a County Vendor or else they don't get $$$
After submitting your application, you will receive an email to apply as a supplier/vendor through the Auditor Controller to receive payment. This is REQUIRED to receive payment. The link for eSupplier Portal Registration will be sent via email from sj[email protected]. Please check spam/junk folders. During this process, you will be required to fill out a W-9 form.
Click the link below to watch a short video with step-by-step instruction on how to register:
More helpful videos and tools can be found on our website Supplier Training Videos | Auditor Controller County of Riverside
If you have any questions during your registration process, you must contact the ACO Supplier Registration Team via email at [email protected].
Step 5- Look for an adopter for your foster
If you find an adopter or would like to adopt yourself, bring the animal back to the shelter. If the animal is adopted in 14 days or less, you can receive a stipend of $600.00.
Tips and tricks: social media, videos, exposure.
Step 6 - Payment
Payments will end after 14 days of fostering. You can bring the animal back to the shelter or continue fostering with no additional payment.
Fostering Payment will be processed once the pet is returned, if you choose to continue fostering the pet without payment, please reach out to [email protected] - no need to come in. It may take up to 30-60 days to be received. Bonus Payment can take up to 60-90 days after adoption is finalized.
Registration as a County Vendor MUST be completed in order to process payment.
Please be advised that all payment is taxable income.
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