Contact Our Foster Team

Email: clayfosters@claycountygov.com

Preferred contact method

Please allow 24 hours for a response to non-emergency calls.

Accessibility:
Dial 711 (Telecommunications Relay Service) and provide the operator with the phone number listed above.

Foster Care Information for Clay County Animal Services

Foster for Clay County Animal Services

Open your home and help a pet in need.

Fostering gives dogs, cats, and kittens a safe place to stay while they wait for adoption. Some animals are too young, recovering, or need extra time and care before they are ready for a permanent home.

Why Foster?

Give an animal a safe and comfortable place to stay.
Help puppies, kittens, and other pets who need extra care.
Support animals as they recover, grow, and prepare for adoption.
Make a meaningful difference without making a lifelong commitment.

How the Foster Process Works

Complete the foster application.
Wait for staff to contact you about a foster opportunity.
Welcome an animal into your home and provide short-term care.
Help prepare the animal for adoption.

Our staff will work with you to match your home with an animal that fits your household and comfort level.

Ready to Become a Foster?

Complete our online foster application to get started. Once we receive your application, a member of our team will contact you to discuss available foster opportunities.

Complete the Foster Application