Foster Programs

Katie (volunteer) with foster pups Mardi and Audrey

ACN's Emergency Foster Care Program

Animal Compassion Network’s ability to help animals in need is directly related to the strength of our Emergency Foster Program. ACN foster families are volunteers who open their homes and hearts to animals in need. It is only through their compassion that we are able to help as many as we do. For each Emergency Foster cat or dog, ACN pays for the spay/neuter surgery, testing, vaccinating, parasite treatment (including de-worming and heartworm and flea prevention), microchipping and all food, litter and necessary supplies (crates, litter pans, leashes, etc). In addition, ACN pays for 100% of all medical bills, referrals, training and behavior evaluations, as needed.Please consider becoming an Animal Compassion Network (ACN) foster family today.   Read more about this program »

ACN's Public Partner Program

Animal Compassion Network’s Public Partner Program is designed as an alternative to surrendering a pet to the shelter. We understand that there are circumstances that may force a family to give up a beloved pet. We also know that many of you have rescued a stray and want to see them go onto a good home. With the overwhelming number of animals entering local shelters, there is no certainty that an animal will actually make it into the shelter’s adoption room, and the alternative is inconceivable to the people who care about the fate of their animal. Not only does the Public Partner Program allow a family or rescuer to meet the adoptive family and feel good about our safe-for-life promise, it betters the odds for the shelter cats and dogs vying for the available spaces in adoptions.

Because our Emergency Foster Homes are usually always full (with a wait list to take in animals from other dire circumstances), you will be asked to foster the pet you need to re-home as a Public Partner. The Board of Directors has recently voted to remove the limit on the number of Public Partner pets accepted, so all who request help and meet the program criteria are welcome. Our service is the responsible and happy way to find your pet the new home he or she deserves. 

To enter a dog or cat into ACN’s Public Partner Program, please call (828) 258-4820 and listen to what your responsibilities will be before beginning the intake process. If you accept your part in the process, please leave a message and a volunteer will return your call and get you started.

If you prefer to contact us via email, please read through the program parameters carefully before emailing us to begin an intake.

Read about your part in the Public Partner Program here »