Foster a Pet
Foster parents are integral to BAM's daily work. The Foster Care Program expanded when BAM absorbed St. George‑based H.A.R.T. in late 2016, and the continuing network of foster homes makes it possible to prepare more animals for adoption. Foster families may choose animals that suit their home, experience, activity level, and household.
Can I Foster?
Any adult with spare time and space may be a potential foster. Foster families include retirees, families learning what dog personality best fits them, people who travel and cannot keep a pet year‑round, and animal lovers with extra care to give. Applicants complete Volunteer Orientation and a foster application so BAM can determine the best fit.
What Supplies Will I Need?
BAM provides requested items needed to care for a foster pet. Many foster parents supply bedding, litter, bowls, and food; eligible expenses may be treated as donations or reimbursed. Collars, leashes, required medications, and follow‑up care are provided.
What Is My Responsibility?
Follow BAM's feeding and medication instructions, notify the Foster Coordinator about medical or behavioral changes, and keep scheduled appointments. Foster parents are expected to attend adoption events with the animal in their care unless an Adoption Counselor familiar with that animal can attend instead. BAM also welcomes people interested in fostering weaned puppies or small puppy groups.
How Long Will I Foster?
The length of care varies. Some animals need a foster home for a day; others may remain for months. Animals awaiting spay or neuter surgery remain in care until the procedure is complete because BAM does not finalize an adoption before required surgery.
What If I Fall in Love?
Fostering is intended to be temporary, but if the pet does not already have an adoptive home waiting, BAM may welcome an application for the foster home to become the permanent home.
Fostering When You Already Have Dogs
Household pet and foster rules differ by city and county. Confirm local requirements with your animal‑control agency before bringing a foster pet home.
Not Every Foster Pet Is a Dog
Although most animals entering BAM's care are dogs, BAM receives requests involving other species, from guinea pigs to horses. Applicants should share their interests, experience, available property, and appropriate fencing or facilities.
Call 435‑773‑5209 or email admin@bamutah.com to ask about Foster Parent Training.
Your time can change their story.
Whether you open your home, lend a hand, or rally your community, there is a meaningful place for you at BAM.