Foster a Pet

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As Christmas and New Year's holidays approach, Athens-Clarke County Animal Services is hosting a special short-term foster initiative to provide our shelter dogs with the chance to experience the comfort of a home environment during the holiday weekend.

We are currently seeking responsible, caring individuals and families to foster a dog from December 19 - January 2. Providing even a brief reprieve from the shelter helps reduce stress, improves behavior, and greatly increases a dog’s chances of being adopted.

Program Details

  • All foster pickups and drop offs are by appointment only. 
  • All pets must remain in the home over closure holiday dates, as the Adoption Center is CLOSED.
  • All people and dogs living in the home are required to come to the meet-and-greet to ensure a good match.
  • ACC Animal Services supplies all fosters with a crate/carrier, food, bowls, toys, and a leash and collar.
Two dogs snuggled together on a couch

Steps to Foster an Animal from Athens-Clarke County’s Adoption Center

  1. Fill out our foster application
    • Once you complete the application you will be taken to a link to schedule a time to come into the Adoption Center to complete the process. All fosters must be pre-scheduled. 
    • Provide an idea what the home is like (low/high energy, active/calm) and what you want to do with the animal (hike/run/short walks, Netflix and chill, out and about). All of this info helps us find a good match.
  2. Submit a video of your residence to our Foster Coordinator (animalservicesfoster@accgov.com)
    • The Georgia Department of Agriculture also requires a home check, so all interested fosters must submit a short video of their home as well. This should be a short tour that shows where the foster pet will be housed. Please start outside with the house or apartment number shown. The video must be one continuous video without cuts or breaks.
    • The video must include footage of your thermostat, and footage of running water from your faucet to provide proof of working utilities.
  3. In-Person Orientation
    • During your in-person training the foster coordinator will cover some frequently asked questions, review the Foster Waiver and Georgia Department of Agriculture Home Inspection and Agreement Waiver, as well as meeting potential foster dogs/cats and getting supplies.
    • All available appointments will be listed, please check back if you do not see a time that works.
  4. Meet-and-Greets
    1. If you have roommates, family, or other animals we will schedule a meet-and-greet to make sure your chosen foster is a good fit.
    2. These will be scheduled on the day of your in-person training.

Questions?

Foster Coordinator
animalservicesfoster@accgov.com
706-613-3540 extension 8342