Frequently Asked Questions

Foster FAQs

• Am I provided all the supplies I’ll need to care for the animal?

  Yes! Lollypop Farm takes pride in being able to provide our foster care volunteers with all of the necessary supplies they’ll need to care for the animal they agree to foster. The only thing we ask our foster care volunteers to provide is a loving home!

• How long will I be expected to foster an animal?

  This always varies based on the animal. In our foster pleas, which you will receive via email once you sign up, our foster care coordinator will always provide an estimated length of time that the animal needs to be in the foster home.

• What if I need to return my foster animal earlier than expected?

  We understand that life happens. If you need to return your foster animal to Lollypop Farm earlier than expected, just let us know! There is no judgement, and we are thankful for any amount of time you help an animal stay out of the shelter environment.

• Is it hard to say goodbye?

  It can be. Foster care volunteers definitely need the ability to say goodbye, but we will help you as we send pets off to their new adoptive homes. Each adoption saves a life, but a great foster care volunteer can save many lives by socializing and rehabilitating pets who need a little extra time and care to be ready for new homes.

• What if I want to adopt my foster animal?

  If you decide you’d like to adopt your foster animal, that’s wonderful! Let us know and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

• Can I help find adopters for my foster animal?

  Yes! You know your foster animal best. If you think they’d be a great addition to a person or family that you know, just let us know! We’ll connect with them to see if it’s a good match.