Adopt or Foster
Getting Started With Pet Adoption
How The Process Works
- Choose a dog or a cat
- Complete an adoption application by following the appropriate links below
- SARA contacts you by email or phone within 24-48 hours
- Visits are arranged by appointment only
- Have a meet & greet
- Sign an agreement for your new friend for life
Dogs and Cats Adoption Fees: $200
Contact: maria@sarasanctuary.org
Fostering is a temporary living arrangement for an animal at SARA while they wait for placement in a forever home.
Why Foster?
Foster families are a huge benefit for SARA’s residents as they literally save lives! Having fosters step in and provide temporary homes for SARA’s animals frees up space for new ones to be welcomed into SARA. Often, SARA receives animals that require special attention, as they are either in need of specialized medical care, too small to be left unattended, unable to live with other animals, or traumatized by their previous living situation and in need of a quiet home where they can decompress. Other animals can benefit from being in a foster home, as it is a great way to provide them with socialization and increase their visibility for adoption. Whatever the case may be, all of SARA’s animals are promised safety and love from their foster families.
Being part of the foster team at SARA comes with its own personal benefits! Many of SARA’s current fosters report feeling satisfied about being able to provide special care for their furry companions, even if only for a limited time. Many fosterers are unable to adopt a companion animal due to time constraints or living situations; the short-term commitment of fostering allows them to enjoy an animal's company without a lifetime commitment. If you have the space in your home for an animal and the desire to help one of SARA’s residents move closer to adoption, fostering is for you!
Of course, foster fails are always welcome! If you decide to adopt, there is no adoption fee.
How Long Is a Foster Commitment?
SARA’s foster animals will remain with their foster family until they find their forever home. We understand life gets busy, and this is not always possible. SARA will welcome the animal back at any time if you are unable to continue caring for your foster friend.
Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent
Fill out the application. If you are not sure which animal you would like to foster, no big deal! Our foster coordinator will help you find the best fit once your application is approved.
The application is reviewed and approved. We are focused on the safety of our animals. We will conduct a phone call and schedule a virtual home visit.