Can I foster with the BC SPCA if I have pets at home? - BC SPCA
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Can I foster with the BC SPCA if I have pets at home?

Yes, if all your own pets are spayed/ neutered (if applicable), have up-to-date vaccinations and parasite control prevention. These measures help prevent illness and accidental litters.

If your own pets get sick from your foster animals, the BC SPCA will not cover their medication costs or vet visits.

From time to time, foster animals need to be separated from your own pets. The BC SPCA would provide guidance on how to do so when this happens.

Finally, you should consider the stress resident pets may feel from sharing space with foster animals. Even if they cannot see one another, they might get stress from smelling or hearing one another. Our team can assist with facilitating gradual introductions to reduce the stress on both foster animals and resident pets.

Categories: Fostering Animals, Preparing your home for a foster animal