Program Purpose

The Business & Client Foster Program at Rover Exotics Rescue LLC allows businesses and individual pet owners to temporarily place their exotic animals into our foster care system when they are unable to care for them. Whether due to emergencies, overstock, relinquishment, or other circumstances, this program ensures exotic pets receive expert care and attention while awaiting rehoming or return.

Program Overview

Rover Exotics Rescue LLC partners with businesses and clients to provide a safe, structured fostering solution for exotic animals. Our network of trained foster volunteers offers temporary homes, while our team coordinates care, rehoming (if needed), and communication. This program benefits businesses by reducing strain on their resources and supports clients during challenging times, all while prioritizing animal welfare.

Who Can Participate?

  1. Businesses:
    • Pet stores with unsold exotic inventory.
    • Breeders with surplus animals or those needing temporary placement.
    • Veterinary clinics with abandoned or surrendered exotic pets.
    • Other animal-related businesses facing capacity or care challenges.
  2. Clients:
    • Individual exotic pet owners facing temporary hardships (e.g., illness, travel, financial issues).
    • Owners needing to surrender their pets permanently or temporarily.

How It Works for Businesses

  1. Contact Rover Exotics Rescue LLC:
    • Reach out via email info@roverexoticsrescuellc.com or phone 323-884-0390 to discuss your needs.
    • Provide details about the animal(s): species, age, health status, and reason for fostering.
  2. Assessment:
    • Our team evaluates the animal(s) to confirm they fit within our rescue’s scope (e.g., species we support).
    • A drop-off or pickup is scheduled (transport fees may apply if outside our service area).
  3. Agreement:
    • Businesses sign a Business Foster Contract outlining ownership, duration (temporary or permanent surrender), and any cost-sharing (e.g., food or vet care contributions).
  4. Foster Placement:
    • Animals are placed with trained foster volunteers who provide species-specific care.
  5. Outcome:
    • Temporary: Animals are returned to the business when ready (e.g., after a store remodel or sales period).
    • Permanent: Animals enter our adoption program, with businesses relinquishing ownership.

For Clients (Individual Owners)

  1. Submit a Request:
    • Complete an online Client Foster Request Form at www.roverexoticsrescue.com/foster-request or call our team.
    • Include details about the pet and the reason for fostering (e.g., “traveling for 3 months” or “can no longer care for”).
  2. Evaluation:
    • We assess the pet’s needs and confirm eligibility for our program.
    • Clients arrange drop-off.
  3. Agreement:
    • Clients sign a Client Foster Agreement specifying:
      • Temporary fostering (with intent to reclaim) or permanent surrender.
      • Duration (1-6 Months.
      • Optional contributions (e.g., supplies or a donation).
  4. Foster Placement:
    • The pet is matched with a foster volunteer who provides daily care and updates.
  5. Outcome:
    • Temporary: Clients reclaim their pet at the agreed-upon time, ensuring they can resume care.
    • Permanent: Pets are placed for adoption through our rescue, with no further obligation from the client.

Benefits

For Businesses

  • Inventory Management: Free up space and resources by transferring unsold or surplus animals.
  • Reputation Boost: Partnering with a rescue enhances your business’s community image.
  • Cost Savings: Reduce expenses on feeding, housing, and caring for animals long-term.
  • Collaboration: Option to receive updates or feature adoptable animals in your marketing (with permission).

For Clients

  • Peace of Mind: Know your pet is in expert hands during a difficult time.
  • Flexibility: Temporary fostering allows you to reclaim your pet when circumstances improve.
  • Support: Avoid the stress of rehoming independently or abandoning a pet.
  • Community Good: Contribute to the rescue’s mission by freeing up foster space for other animals in need.

Program Policies

  1. Animal Eligibility: We accept exotic species within our expertise (e.g., reptiles, birds, small mammals). Contact us to confirm.
  2. Health Requirements: Animals must be assessed for contagious diseases; quarantine may be required.
  3. Ownership:
    • Temporary fostering retains ownership with the business/client.
    • Permanent surrender transfers ownership to Rover Exotics Rescue LLC.
  4. Costs:
    • Rover Exotics Rescue LLC covers veterinary care and basic supplies during fostering.
    • Businesses/clients may choose to contribute supplies, food, or a donation (optional or negotiated).
  5. Liability: Rover Exotics Rescue LLC is not responsible for pre-existing health conditions or damages caused by the animal prior to intake.

Foster Care Process

  • Intake: Animals undergo a health check (funded by the rescue unless otherwise agreed).
  • Placement: Matched with a foster volunteer based on species needs and volunteer expertise.
  • Care: Fosters provide food, enrichment, and habitat maintenance per our guidelines.
  • Updates: Businesses and temporary clients receive periodic updates (e.g., photos, health reports) upon request.
  • Transition: Animals are returned (temporary) or adopted out (permanent) as outlined in the agreement.

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