Volunteer efforts in support of The SPCA’s Foster Friends Program help to prepare underage or injured pets for their permanent and loving homes. Foster Friends volunteers provide an invaluable service for the animals in their care, who, for a variety of reasons are not yet ready for adoption. The Foster Friends volunteer experience is rewarding for both animal and foster parent alike.

Upon successful completion of the foster process, all fostered animals are placed through The SPCA’s regular adoption process. This requirement ensures that animals are placed appropriately as well as spayed or neutered, licensed, microchipped, etc.

The SPCA provides specific training to assist our Foster Friends volunteers, as needed. Click here to download an SPCA Foster Friends Volunteer Application.

CONSIDER FOSTERING A HORSE!

In addition to our foster program for underage and injured dogs and cats, The SPCA is now seeking foster homes for horses in need, especially for “Ben,” an injured horse rescued recently by SPCA Humane Officers.

Ben was rescued Sunday, January 20^th from a residence in Prunedale after SPCA Humane Officers learned about an injured horse that was not receiving Veterinary care.  Officers responded to the scene and found Ben with multiple wounds consistent with rope burns.  Residents on the property surrendered the horse to The SPCA, who removed Ben from the property and sought immediate Veterinary care.  The case is currently open and ongoing. 

Ben is a seven year old registered Thoroughbred.  Jockey Club records show his registered name is "Super Temp."  He was bred in California and raced three times, winning $535 for his owners.

To learn how you can foster or adopt a horse from The SPCA, please contact us at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721.  If you have information about Ben or any other neglected or abused animal in Monterey County, please contact The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 x213.  All calls are confidential.

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