Outreach programs touch many lives. Our wonderful volunteer friends and supporters make these programs possible. We currently have three outreach programs in place; Foster Care , Pet Life-Line , and the Just 'Fur' You Program. Won't you consider joining us?

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Foster Care
Foster Care is a service provided by volunteers like you, individuals and families in our community, who provide temporary care for homeless pets until adoption.  Foster parents ease the homeless pet's grief and anxiety in the transition to a new home.

Foster parents are always needed for cats, kittens, bottle babies, all size dogs and puppies.  Our greatest need is for foster parents for medium to large dogs and mother cats and their kittens.

We provide all the medical care and spay/neuter of the pet while you and your family provide love, exercise and socialization.  While you are preparing your foster pet for adoption, our Foster Care/Adoption Coordinator is working with you to post the pet's photo, personality description and any special needs on our website and Petfinder.com, to assist you, and to plan the pet's attendance at our regularly scheduled adoption days, where potential adopters can meet pets in foster care.  You can help with the adoption by putting up posters in your community or at your place of work.

Fostering a Pet
To foster a pet, download the foster application, print it and fax to: 302-427-2855,
Attn. Ranee Patterson.

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Pet 'Life Line' (302.427.8008)
Our information and referral line is maintained by dedicated, trained volunteers.  They provide information, referrals and advice on pet care and responsible pet ownership:

	How to find a home for a stray or your own pet without having to relinquish them to a shelter
	Adoption advice
	Affordable Spay/Neuter Programs
	Delaware laws
	Breed-specific rescue groups
	Dog licensing locations
	Behavior tips and more

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Just 'Fur' You
You and your pet can volunteer together and make a difference in the lives of those in need - join the Just 'Fur' You program.

Animals as Teachers and Healers

Human-animal interactions provide a multitude of benefits to adults & children in a variety of human care facilities. Studies show that animals can improve the physical and mental health of individuals whose lives they touch. Programs that involve the assistance of animals teach:

	Empathy			Relationship Skills			Socialization
	Self-esteem			Communication Skills			Responsibility
	Nurturing			Acceptance			Commitment

Participating Residential Facilities:

• Arbors at New Castle, New Castle.
• Hillside Center, Wilmington.
• ManorCare, Pike Creek.
• ManorCare, North Wilmington.
• Mary Campbell, Wilmington.
• Millcroft, Newark.
• Newark Manor, Newark.
• Shipley Manor, North Wilmington.

Participating Day Programs:

• Absolom Jones Senior Center

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FAQ's about the Just 'Fur' You Program

Q. Who can benefit?
A. Animal-assisted visitation can benefit everyone! Our program targets children and adults who suffer from isolation, depression, illness, special needs, disability and abuse/neglect.

Q. Who visits and how often?
A. Approved volunteers and their own pets visit a local eldercare facility or children's facility. A regular visitation schedule is developed with the facility and a volunteer by the Just 'Fur' You coordinator. This ensures continuity of expectation for participants.

Q. How do I get involved in the Just 'Fur ' You program?

• Register as a member of Faithful Friends Volunteers.
• Call Lynne Robinson, Pet Visitation Coordinator, 427-8514 ext. 5 to register for an orientation with Faithful Friends for you and your pet. Orientations are held the first Saturday of each month.
• Provide up-to-date vet records plus two references on your dog's temperament: one from your pet's veterinarian and one from someone else who knows your pet well.
• Have your pet evaluated by a Faithful Friends evaluator.
• Complete informational paperwork at orientation and pay the yearly membership fee of $25.

A 2.   Residential Facilities

• Register your facility as a member of Faithful Friends.
• The Coordinator will meet with you at your facility to discuss the needs of your residents and the times you want to receive therapy pet visitors.
• Sign a participation agreement with Faithful Friends and pay the yearly fee of $25.

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What other ways can I help ?
Become a volunteer , organize a fundraiser, make a donation or become a foster parent.