Foster A Dog
If you want to foster a dog from the Bellaire Pound, please get in touch with the Animal Control Officer Briana Sapon.
View dogs currently in the Bellaire Pound.
Animal Control Officer
Briana Sapon
Office: 713.662.8173
Email: bsapon@bellairepolice.com
What Do Foster Families Do?
Foster families provide temporary care in their homes for the dogs in the Bellaire Pound until they are ready to be adopted. A few reasons for animals to be placed in foster care are:
- Animals that are too young – may need to be bottle-fed or given a few weeks of growth time to reach an adoptable age/size.
- Nursing mothers who need a quiet place to raise their babies or a place to stay while their milk dries up AFTER feeding their babies.
- Dogs undergoing heartworm treatment – a 6 – 8 week commitment, sometimes longer.
- Animals with minor illnesses – Most common are Upper Respiratory Infection or Kennel Cough. These can be a 10 – 14 day commitment at the minimum.
- Rescued animals that have sustained injuries and need a place to recuperate.
How Can I Qualify to be a Foster Parent?
- You must have the time and ability to care for foster animals in a stress-free, indoor environment, preferably away from other animals.
- You must be extremely conscientious about monitoring the medical condition, energy level, weight, and behavior of the animal(s) in your care.
- Be willing to ask questions or call with any concerns.
- Be emotionally able to return the animals that are placed in your care when they are ready to be placed for adoption.