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Fostering Animals
1.
How many times have you fostered a dog or cat?
Once
2–3 times
4–8 times
More than 8 times
2.
I understood what would be expected of me as a foster caregiver before I started.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
3.
I had enough information to confidently choose a shelter or rescue organization.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
4.
The support provided by the shelter/rescue increased my confidence as a foster caregiver.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
5.
Having clear information about the animal's needs made me feel more comfortable fostering.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
6.
It was easy to determine which shelter or rescue organization I should foster through.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
7.
Trust in the shelter/rescue organization played an important role in my decision to foster.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
8.
What motivated you to become a foster caregiver? (Select all that apply)
Desire to help animals in need
Learning more about pet ownership
Wanting companionship without long-term commitment
Recommendation from a friend or family member
Previous adoption experience
Interest in animal rescue work
Supporting a specific shelter or rescue
Other
9.
Before fostering, what concerns did you have? (Select all that apply)
Not having enough time
Becoming emotionally attached
Concerns about pet behavior
Financial concerns
Not knowing what would be expected of me
Lack of support from the organization
Other
10.
What is one thing that would make fostering easier for new foster caregivers?