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Broward County Governmental Center
115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster parent! Anyone who lives in the Tri-County area (Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach Counties) is welcome to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to become a foster parent. If you are under 18, the primary caregiver in the home must be at least 18 years old.
We receive a variety of pets needing foster care. Some dogs and cats may be too young to stay at the shelter overnight and are not yet ready for adoption. Others may have injuries, illnesses, or may be stressed and not adjusting well to the shelter. Your assistance can have a positive impact on the lives of these pets.
Fostering a pet takes dedication and commitment, but it is extremely rewarding. Foster pets must return to our Foster Clinic every two or four weeks for checkups, so please be sure you can commit to the time and care needed for your foster pet's health and success.
What kind of pets need foster care?
Email Foster@broward.org to receive a foster application, or visit Broward County Animal Care between 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM to apply in person.
Foster Program Requirements:
| Foster Application Checklist |
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| Please be prepared to provide the following documents with your application: |
| Government-issued ID (Driver License, Identification Card, or Passport) |
| Proof of current address (recent mail or utility bill) |
| Current Rabies Certificate for each owned pet over four months of age |
| Proof of current Broward County registration tag for each owned pet over four months of age |
All foster pets must be examined by our Foster Clinic every two or four weeks, or as directed by clinic staff. Checkups are by appointment only and may be scheduled online or by emailing Foster@broward.org.
If a foster pet is experiencing an emergency between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM, please email Foster@broward.org or contact the Foster Team directly.
For more information, email Foster@broward.org.
Q: Can I receive court-mandated hours by fostering?
A: No. Community service hours are only available for school students.
Q: How old do I have to be to become a Foster Parent?
A: You must be at least 18 years old. Minor children may participate in the household, but the applicant and primary caregiver must be at least 18.
Q: Can I have other pets while I am fostering?
A: Yes. Personal pets must be healthy, current on vaccinations, have a current Broward County rabies registration tag, and remain separated from foster pets during the required quarantine period.
Q: Can I foster if I live in another county?
A: Yes. Residents of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties are eligible.
Q: Does Broward County Animal Care provide food and medicine?
A: Yes. Starter kits are provided, along with approved medical care and medications. Additional supplies are provided as available.
Q: Can I adopt my foster pet?
A: Yes. Foster parents receive priority to adopt, along with family and friends. Foster pets must first be returned to the Adoption Center to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before the adoption is finalized.
Q: Can someone else foster my foster pet?
A: No. Foster pets must remain under your supervision. If you need to transfer a foster pet to another registered foster, you must receive approval from the Foster Team first.
Q: What if someone I know wants to adopt my foster pet?
A: When dropping off your foster pet for sterilization surgery, notify the Customer Service Representative and provide the prospective adopter's contact information so an adoption pickup can be scheduled after surgery.