Foster
Our foster program is one of the most powerful tools we have to make a difference for our animals. The foster program is a vital component in improving the lives of the animals in our care and increasing adoption rates. Foster homes provide short-term accommodations to animals in need, which provides immeasurable benefits to both the foster animal and family.
The primary qualifications for becoming a foster parent are love and time. Any animals in the foster household must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on veterinary care. Once references have been checked and you have been approved as a foster parent, the Foster Coordinator will help you to select the best foster fit for your household.
We are always in need of new foster families to care for puppies, kittens, cats and dogs. We will provide you with the tools you need for success, you provide the love!
If you are interested in becoming an OCAS foster, please review our foster FAQ's below as well as examine the links to the right. If you have any additional questions regarding the program, please email our Program Coordinator. If you wish to apply to become a foster, please come to the shelter during business hours to begin the application process.
The primary qualifications for becoming a foster parent are love and time. Any animals in the foster household must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on veterinary care. Once references have been checked and you have been approved as a foster parent, the Foster Coordinator will help you to select the best foster fit for your household.
We are always in need of new foster families to care for puppies, kittens, cats and dogs. We will provide you with the tools you need for success, you provide the love!
If you are interested in becoming an OCAS foster, please review our foster FAQ's below as well as examine the links to the right. If you have any additional questions regarding the program, please email our Program Coordinator. If you wish to apply to become a foster, please come to the shelter during business hours to begin the application process.
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Laurie Hubik
Foster Coordinator
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Animal Services
Physical Address
244 Georgetown Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: 910-455-0182Fax: 910-989-5798Emergency Phone: 911
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All prospective fosters will meet with our Program Coordinator to assess the best fit for your family. Once you have completed your application, you may return by email to ocasfoster@onslowcountync.gov or in person, during shelter business hours. To schedule a follow-up appointment with our foster coordinator, please call 910-937-1164. Thank you!
FOSTER SUCCESS STORY- LUKE Sweet Luke arrived at the shelter a very timid and overwhelmed pup. Realizing Luke would benefit from a foster home, Luke was sent to an OCAS foster family where he would join a pack of hound foster siblings. In a short time, our scared boy was building confidence and coming out of his shell. Luke has since been adopted to a wonderful family. This would not have been possible without the special love and care of his foster family. Just another reason our fosters are so vital to our success at OCAS! Happy Tails, Luke!