Dear Residents of District 5,
As a proud rescue dog owner, I understand the need to take care of our furry friends. That’s why I am excited to announce a new program, launching on January 29th, dedicated to doing just that: the D5 Furry Pets Foster Care Program.
I created this program to help reduce the amount of pets in our shelter and increase adoptions. We will provide eligible residents with a stipend of $25 for every night they foster a pet in need, up to $50 per night if they foster a pair of dogs or cats, or a litter of puppies or kittens. During this time, we will also cover basic supplies needed for the care of the pet, such as food.
If eligible, you can foster the pet for up to 21 days, a value of $525-$1050. Plus, if you can get the pet adopted into a new home within two we
