Foster-to-Adopt

Sometimes, due to many factors (age, size, medical or behavioral needs) we have animals who are overlooked at the shelter. In an effort to give some of our harder-to-place guests a chance, we are introducing a foster-to-adopt program at Cape Ann Animal Aid! We hope that by giving some of these dogs or cats a 2-week trial run, you may see the benefits of adopting one of these lovable animals and decide to make it permanent.

Foster-to-adopt animals are hand-picked by CAAA staff, and animals eligible will have Foster to Adopt information in their bio. If you are interested in fostering to adopt, please fill out an adoption application and indicate that you are interested in Foster to Adopt.

Details:
- Foster-to-Adopt program gives families 2 weeks to decide if the animal they are fostering would be a good fit for their home
- Animal will be pulled off the website for 2 weeks to ensure there is no pressure on the family to decide before the deadline
- Some supplies may be borrowed from CAAA during foster period
- If at any point the living arrangement is not working out, you may bring your foster back to CAAA
- If you decide not to adopt but would like to continue to foster until your pet is adopted, you will be trained for the full adoption process for public adoptions
- Applications are approved as a typical adoption and are subject to all adoption policies and procedures
- Please Note: Due to isolation laws in different states, Foster-to-Adopt from CAAA is only available to MA residents. Foster-to-Adopt pets may not leave the state of Massachusetts at any time during the foster period.