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Open Your Heart & Home
We are 100% foster based and without volunteers willing to support our efforts we can't change the outcomes of these animals in need.
Becoming a foster is a generous and kind act that is rewarding and fulfilling. Foster homes help us as we work to find forever homes for our rescues.
What you need to know:
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We will provide supplies: food, crate, leash, treats and other items as needed for the foster animal
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We are responsible for all vet care while the animal is in foster. Foster animals are required to go to a Sarama Animal Rescue partner vet, and all appointments are made by the rescue and scheduled at a time convenient for the foster family.
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The length of time an animal is in foster care varies. Animals can be in foster homes for a few days, weeks, months or even a year. Foster families can commit to any length of time they are comfortable with when fostering an animal. We request a minimum of two weeks’ notice before requesting to end a foster stay.
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We will provide a trainer to assist with any behavioral concern or training need that may arise. We use only certified trainers to ensure the safety of our animals and foster caregivers. All training must be scheduled through the rescue.
Cats Who Need a Foster
Herbie
Age: 1 year old
Sex: Male
Herbie was rescued after he was found struggling to survive on the street in Philadelphia. He was adopted not too long after and had been happy, until his human died and Herbie was left alone in the house.
He came back to our rescue and has been in foster care ever since. Herbie is smart, silly, playful and charming. He loves toys, watching birds out the window and finding comfy beds for a cat nap.
While he’s very friendly with humans, he isn’t really a fan of other animals. He would do best in a single companion animal household.
Herbie is estimated to be 7 years old, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and tested negative for FIV/flev. He’s currently on a prescription diet to prevent crystals but has no other known health concerns. He’s a happy cat who just needs a home and someone to live him.
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Carmella
Age: 8 year old
Sex: Female
Meet Carmella! After a rough start to life and an adoption, Carmella is ready for a forever home.
Carmella has been returned to our rescue due to the health of her owner. Carmella is very affectionate with her foster parents and wants all of their attention. She has lived with dogs and other cats in the past, but has been very wary of them since returning to her foster home. She may do well with other pets with a slow introduction. Carmella is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and FeLV/FIV negative.
Oreo
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Male
Oreo is such a sweet cat who craves gentle pets and attention but is also very shy and will need some time to warm up to you. Once he does, he bonds very strongly.
He was surrendered to us when a family members allergies became too much. He used to live with several other cats and did well with them.
He’s around two years old, neutered, vaccinated microchipped and tested negative for FIv/felv.
Dogs Who Need a Foster
Bean
Age: 4 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: Pit Bull Terrior Mix
Poor Bean is pretty scared of everything and being in a kennel environment is not the best thing for him.
When he met a behaviorist, he was much more relaxed and social than we anticipated. Which made us happy! She adjusted his anxiety meds so help him cope in the kennel but we really need to get this boy out into a foster home ASAP.
Bean is neutered and up to date with vaccines.
He needs a quiet home with someone who will give him time to decompress and help him feel comfortable. He loves treats, toys and napping in bed.
He’s generally good walking on a leash in areas where there aren’t a lot of people or other dogs. If you live near nature trails, that’s a plus!
Right now we are looking for a home with no other dogs or cats for Bean
Big Mike
DOB: 08/04/2019
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
There are so many good things to say about Big Mike, it's hard to know where to start.
His current foster describes him as calm and well mannered with a great temperament.
It's clear that Big Mike was loved before he ended up at ACCT Philly. He is completely housebroken, walks well on a leash, knows basic commands such as sit, down and stay.
He enjoys meeting humans of all ages and was comfortable being around other dogs in playgroups when he was at the shelter.
He's approximately 6 years old, vaccinated and neutered, microchipped and weighs 70 pounds. He truly is a gentle giant.
His foster is traveling at the end of the month so we need to secure a new foster or forever home for Mike. Big Mike is currently in foster care in Philadelphia.
Chinchilla
DOB: 09/25/2022
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Chinchilla is a fun-loving low-rider with one of the most impressive heads you’ve ever seen.
His big puppy eyes are always on full display when food is around, because there’s nothing Chinchilla loves more than a treat. He also loves belly rubs and booty scratches, chewing on bones and toys, and lots and lots of snuggles. He is a little shy at first with strangers, but a treat and a pet is a great way to get him to warm right up. He is crate-trained and housebroken, walks well on a leash, kid-friendly, and has lived with other dogs. It’s unknown how he is with cats.
Wags
DOB: 08/27/2024
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Wags needs a home where he can get adequate exercise but also be provided structure and basic training.
Wags was a model citizen in his first temporary foster home who had him for a month. But since he moved to a new foster he has really been struggling. He gets along well with the other dogs but he is too high energy for the kids (and sometimes the adults too) and needs to be separated and crated.
He still gets jumpy and mouthy when excited. We can provide a professional trainer to help if needed.
Wags was time stamped for euthanasia at ACCT Philly and we pulled him because he had foster offers who all backed out on him before even meeting him.
Ginger
DOB: 2/1/23
Sex: Female
Breed: Mixed
Ginger is a sweet, very playful puppy. She was born in February of 2023. She gets along very well with dogs and cats on a case by case basis.
Ginger is a little skittish at first but warms up quickly with treats.
She is house trained and will do a little whine to let you know she has to go. A home with a fenced in yard would be good for Ginger as she is not yet comfortable with leash walking.
Ginger would also do best in a home with another dog. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Butch
DOB: 07/30/2021
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Butch is a sweet shepherd mix we pulled from ACCT Philly when he was time stamped. This poor dog was found tied to a pole with a heavy chain around his neck and was traumatized when he got to the shelter.
Butch is housebroken, crate trained, loves tennis balls, knows basic cues, will sit and and wait for his food, loves to be pet and to cuddle.
His current foster family has a toddler and Butch isn’t comfortable with little kids unfortunately. He is fine with older kids.
Butch has also been reactive to other dogs so he would need to be the only dog in the house or separated, at least for now.
We are looking for a foster home in NJ, PA, NY or Delaware.
Seahawk
DOB: 08/25/2021
Sex: Male
Breed: Mixed
Seahawk is a young playful dog who needs decompression time to adjust to a new home.
He is dog friendly but is still recovering from kennel cough. Being separated is challenging for him and this is why his foster can’t keep him. His foster is also sick and hasn’t been able to give him time and exercise he needs.
