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Hours of Operation Lost & Found MondaySaturday 8 am to 4 pm Spay Neuter Clinic MondayFriday 8 am to 4 pm Adoption Center MondaySaturday 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Lee County Domestic Animal Services 5600 Banner Drive Fort Myers FL 33912 2395337387 (Phone) 2392777387 (Fax) www.leelostpets.com Benefits of Being a Foster Parent you are an invaluable member of our life saving team you make an impact on community animal welfare you make a difference in an animal’s life you provide love, kindness and security to an animal in need Foster Care Program Save a Life. Become a Foster Parent Today!!! 5600 Banner Drive Fort Myers FL 33912 [email protected] Phone (23) 5337387

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Hours  of  Operation  Lost  &  Found  

Monday-­‐Saturday  8  am  to  4  pm  Spay  Neuter  Clinic  

Monday-­‐Friday  8  am  to  4  pm  Adoption  Center  

Monday-­‐Saturday  11:30  am  to  3:30  pm  

Lee  County  Domestic  

Animal  Services  

5600  Banner  Drive  Fort  Myers  FL  33912  239-­‐533-­‐7387  (Phone)  239-­‐277-­‐7387  (Fax)  

www.leelostpets.com    

 

 Benefits  of  Being  a  Foster  Parent    

• you  are  an  invaluable  member  of  our  life-­‐saving  team  

• you  make  an  impact  on  community  animal  welfare  

• you  make  a  difference  in  an  animal’s  life  

• you  provide  love,  kindness  and  security  to  an  animal  in  need    

   

Foster  Care  Program  

Save  a  Life.  Become  a  Foster  Parent  Today!!!    

5600  Banner  Drive  Fort  Myers  FL  33912  [email protected]    Phone  (23)  533-­‐7387  

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Young  or  ill  foster  animals  will  need  to  be  housed  in  a  quiet  place  of  their  own  and  should  not  interact  with  resident  pets.    

Many  foster  parents  are  already  pet  owners  who  are  able  to  successfully  integrate  foster  animals  into  their  home  after  ensuring  their  own  animals  are  vaccinated  and  spayed  or  neutered.  

Our  staff  will  work  closely  with  you  to  determine  the  types  and  number  of  foster  animals  you  feel  comfortable  caring  for.  

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What  Types  of  Animals  Need  Foster  Care?  

Imagine  a  house  full  of  adorable  puppies  and  kittens!  The  majority  of  animals  in  our  Foster  Care  program  are  underage  babies  too  young  to  be  placed  for  adoption.  These  kittens  and  puppies  need  a  safe,  loving  and  nurturing  environment  where  they  can  play  and  grow.    Injured  or  ill  homeless  animals  and  animals  recovering  from  major  surgery  also  qualify  for  Foster  Care  and  under  the  direction  of  our  veterinary  staff,  are  placed  with  foster  volunteers  who  ensure  that  medical  care  is  administered.    Lee  County  Animal  Services  relies  on  our  foster  parents  to  help  rehabilitate  dogs  and  cats  and  ensure  they  will  have  a  future  home!  

What  if  I  Already  Have  Pets  at  Home?  

What  is  the  Length  of  Foster  Care?  

Depending  on  the  individual  needs  and  your  schedule,  you  may  have  a  foster  animal  in  your  home  for  a  few  days  to  more  than  a  month.  Our  staff  will  work  closely  with  you  to  coordinate  a  schedule  around  your  needs.    

Are  There  Any  Expenses  for  Foster  Parents?  

Lee  County  Animal  Services  will  provide  all  medical  care  for  foster  animals,  including  treatment  for  injuries  or  illnesses,  medications,  spaying  or  neutering,  and  preventive  care.  You  will  also  be  provided  with  the  information  you  need  to  seek  emergency  veterinary  care  for  your  foster  animals.    We  appreciate  any  foster  parents  able  to  supply  standard  animal  care  needs  such  as  animal  food,  cat  litter  and  litter  boxes,  and  bedding  materials,  but  these  supplies  may  be  provided  by  Lee  County  Animal  Services  if  necessary.  Donations  to  the  Animal  Care  Trust  Fund  are  tax-­‐deductible  and    expenses  are  used  to  directly  support  the  medical  care  of  foster  animals.    To  become  a  foster  parent,  go  to  http://www.leelostpets.com