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Handbooks, medical guides, behavior support, and more. Consolidated so you're never hunting across multiple pages. Use the guide below or reach out to the foster team anytime.
Everything you need to
foster a dog, in one place.
DOG FOSTER RESOURCES- PALM VALLEY ANIMAL SOCIETY
Many thanks to Austin Pets Alive!, whose original documents many of these reources were adapted from.
WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE
Six sections covering everything you'll need
Tap any section in the accordion below to read the full guide.
Getting Started
Bite protocol | Levels of emergency | Bringing home a new dog
Medical Support
Mange | Ringworm | Heartworm | Distemper | Parvo
Behavior Support
Crate | House training | Enrichment | Chewing | Fear | Anxiety
Puppies & Pregnant Mamas
Puppy basics | With/without mom | Pregnant dog | Fading puppy
Dog & Cat Introductions
Dog-to-dog | Cat intros | Defensive behavior | Resource guarding
Marketing Your Foster Pet
Photos | Bios | Social sharing | Finding adopters
Ready to give it a try?
Sign up through our foster questionnaire and we'll be in touch when a short-term opportunity is available.
Questions? Email foster@pvastx.org or text 956-278-0702
Support the Foster Program
Our foster program runs on community support. Your donation helps us grow the program, care for animals in foster homes, and save more lives across the RGV.