Murphy's Pet Project | Foster / Adopt

Foster/Adopt

We are in need of both foster and adoptive homes for pets of all kinds. If you are interested in fostering, please contact us for additional information.

Foster Parent Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, clean, warm, indoor housing and care. Foster animals are to be kept INDOORS at all times.

  • Provide clean bedding (blankets, towels, etc.) and toys. Toys can be simple or elaborate, depending on you and your fosters.

  • Provide high-quality food and litter, considered a donation. You may keep receipts for tax purposes.

  • Be responsible for scheduling and honoring appointments at the shelter for vaccinations and other medical treatments, including their spay or neuter appointments.

  • Communicate with Murphy’s Pet Project regarding condition of pets and ANY questions about their care and/or health. Foster homes will be provided emergency contact numbers.

  • DO NOT incur any veterinary expenses without prior authorization.

  • While fostering for MPP, we ask that you DO NOT foster for any other rescue group.

  • Be able and willing to commit a minimum of 2 hours each day to playing with and socializing your foster pets. This is a very important responsibility and is also one of the most fun aspects of fostering.

Murphys Pet Project Responsibilities

  • Provide vaccinations, blood tests, treatment for parasites, spay/neuter surgeries and any other necessary medication.

  • Authorize veterinary care when deemed necessary.

  • Provide emergency contact phone numbers.

Length of Fostering –varies by case.

Foster pets remain in foster care until they meet the following criteria:

  • They are approximately 10 - 12 weeks old and weigh enough to be safely spayed or neutered prior to being made available for adoption.

  • They are tame, social, healthy and have completed a 10 day quarantine.

The Foster "Room" in Your Home

A pet-proofed extra bedroom, bathroom, or laundry room are ideal. New animals brought into your home should be isolated from your household pets. Please understand that whenever you expose your own pet to a foster pet, there is a risk of illness or infection. Wash your hands after handling your foster pets. If your fosters have a contagious condition, you might also want to wear a long-sleeved shirt while handling them, then take it off prior to having any interaction with your own pets. Your pets should be current on all vaccinations for their own protection. MPP is not legally allowed to provide medications or treatment for any pets except those belonging to MPP.

The Adoption Process

You are our best source of information about your foster(s). Any observations you can provide will help ensure a good placement, and will result in happy pets and happy adopters. If you would like to adopt your own foster pet, you must complete an Adoption Application and qualify as an approved adopter. As a foster, you will be offered a reduced adoption fee. If someone you know would like to adopt one of your foster pets, the prospective adopter must go through the routine adoption procedure and pay the normal adoption fee. While we appreciate referrals from our foster homes, please do NOT promise any pet to anyone. ALL ADOPTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY MPP. Petse should not be "shown" to interested adopters unless and until an approved adoption application is on file at MPP.

Fostering should be a rewarding experience. Foster homes provide a safe and comfortable place for Murphy's Pet Project pets to live while preparing for their forever homes. Your loving service to these animals is greatly appreciated.

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