The Special Needs Department manages our Foster Care, Adoption Partner, Wildlife and Exotic programs. Last year approximately 800 animals were fostered, and we partnered with rescue organizations to find homes for more than 2,600 animals. More than 1,800 wild animals were transferred to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley after being stabilized by trained personnel in the Special Needs Department.

1. You will need an area where you can keep your foster babies isolated from your own companion animals.
2. You will need a schedule flexible enough to allow for routine veterinary exams and vaccinations as well as any emergencies that may occur.
3. Many of these animals cannot be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time.
4. All non-emergencies are seen by our veterinarian between 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM.
5. You must be at least 18 years old. Please fill out the Feline Foster Care application.

1. You will need a safe, secure space inside your home to house your foster dog.
2. You will need a schedule flexible enough to allow for routine veterinary exams & vaccinations as well as any emergencies that may occur.
3. You will need to provide transportation for your foster dog to meet with potential adopters on a scheduled basis.
4. You must be able to commit time and efforts in socializing, training and exercise your foster dog as well as to provide ongoing input on any behavior changes.
5. You must at least must be 18 years old. Please fill out the Canine Foster Care application.

To view the Feline foster care brochure click here. To view the Canine foster care brochure click here.