FAQ module icon

Frequently Asked Questions

The material in this question and answer series is for your information only. It is not legal advice and is not designed to be used in place of legal advice. You should consult your own attorney for legal advice. The St. Joseph Legal Department provides this series to provide a general summary of procedures concerning violations of city ordinances in the City of St. Joseph, Missouri. It is issued to inform generally, not to advise of specific rights. As with any general information, the answers given here may not specifically apply to you.
Can my children interact with the foster?

We highly recommend letting your children interact with your fosters if an adult is involved with the interactions. Children should not be left alone with foster animals.

Show All Answers

1. How do I become a foster parent?
2. I found a litter of kittens. Can I foster them through your program?
3. What supplies do I need to provide myself?
4. Can my foster interact with my resident pets?
5. Can my children interact with the foster?
6. Do I have to have people come to my home?
7. If people come to my home and want to adopt my foster pet, what do they do next?
8. Who do I call for help?
9. Do my owned pets have to be up to date on their vaccines?
10. Do my owned pets have to be altered before I foster?
11. Can my owned pets come to St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue’s for care? Is there a discount?
12. What if I must leave town unexpectedly?