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BABY BOTTLE FOSTER PROGRAM:
The Los Angeles Department of Animal Services is currently recruiting volunteers to serve as foster “parents” to under-age kittens and puppies.
Interested? Please fill out and submit a Foster Parent Application to the Animal Care Center closest to you. If your application is approved, a New Hope Coordinator will call to schedule you for an Orientation. You will be required to provide a copy of a California ID, California Drivers License, Student ID, or Passport at orientation. Minors, ages 16-17, must also present a Minor Consent Form and attend the orientation with a parent or guardian.
The Bottle Baby Foster Program is designed to save the lives of orphaned puppies and kittens less than 8 weeks of age. Underage kittens and puppies that come into Animal Care Centers without a mother cannot be expected to survive without the help of loving foster “parents” who are willing to feed and nurture them until they are old enough to be adopted. Once the puppies and kittens are ready for adoption, they are returned to the shelters to await adoption into a new home.
What Are the Responsibilities of Foster “Parents?”
Foster “parents” will be responsible for feeding and caring for the underage puppies and kittens in their care and ensuring that they receive medical attention from the nearest Animal Care Center if necessary. Foster caregivers must be able to provide a clean safe environment for the fostered animals, as well as a lot of love and patience
What Does the Department of Animal Services Provide?
The Department of Animal Services will provide foster “parents” with the training they need in order to properly care for the new foster kittens and puppies. The Department will also provide the foster caregivers with support from New Hope Coordinators at each shelter who will be available to answer any questions or concerns that may arise.
Each foster caregiver will receive:
- A Starter Kit and an on-going supply of milk replacement;
- Any necessary medical care is provided by Department veterinary personnel (private veterinarian costs that the foster chooses to incur will not be reimbursed);
- The opportunity to adopt puppies or kittens from the litter being fostered. Or pick of the litter. Expenses by the Foster Parent are tax deductible the Department can provide a donation form for tax purposes.
To submit your application, RSVP or to receive more information, please contact one of our 7 shelters and ask to speak to one of the New Hope Coordinators (NHC) listed below. Become a foster “parent” today!
Toll Free: (888) 452-7381
North Central Center South Los Angeles Center
3201 Lacy Street, 3612 11th Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90031 Los Angeles, CA 90018
NHC- Anna Hernandez NHC- Tomika Johnson
ana.hernandez@lacity.org tomika.johnson@lacity.org
West Valley Center West Los Angeles Center
20655 Plummer Street, 11361 West Pico Blvd.,
Chatsworth, CA 91311 Los Angeles CA 90064
NHC- Larry Herskovic NHC – Samantha Westbrook
larry.herskovic@lacity.org Samantha.westbrook@lacity.org
Harbor Center East Valley Center
735 Battery Street, 14409 Vanowen St.,
San Pedro, CA 90731 Van Nuys, CA 91405
NHC - Adan Lozoya NHC - Valerie Markoff
Adan.Lozoya@lacity.org Valerie.markloff@lacity.org
Northeast Valley Center
15321 Brand Boulevard.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(Opening 2008)
To download a Foster Parent application and / or Minor Consent form click on the links below:
Baby Bottle Foster Parent Application
Minor Consent Form
For more information on fostering puppies and kittens, click on the informative links below:
Kittens
Kitten Care Handbook
Puppies
Fostering Puppies Information
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