Fosters are essential in rescue and are vital in us being able to save animals in need. If we do not have a foster, we cannot save the animal. We have many foster opportunities, some fosters choose to only foster short term, waiting to be transported to their forever homes, or long term, until they find a forever home.
Fosters are not financially responsible for the care of the animal. Animal Aid for Vermilion Area will provide all food and vet care, however we do ask that our fosters bring their fosters to the vet appointments. Please note that if you do choose to pay for the vetting, food and driving your fosters to vet appointments and adoption events, all of these expenses are a tax deduction.
We also ask that fosters attend at least one adoption event per month at PetSmart in Lafayette on Saturdays. We welcome your family to attend the event with you and your foster! We try to hold weekly adoption events from 10:30am until about 4pm.
We like our fosters to provide updates on the animals in their care, this includes pictures and stories to help the adoption process.
We would love for you to be part of our family! Check out our FAQs page for more information. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions on fostering!
SHELTER DAY SATURDAY - Vermilion Parish Police
Jurors have allowed AAVA to spend a few hours each Saturday at the
Vermilion Parish Rabies Animal Control (VPRAC) facility to interact with
the dogs and cats currently in the shelter. AAVA volunteers take
pictures, bathe, socialize, and temperament test. We could use a
few more hands to help out.
Must be 18 years old to volunteer at the
shelter. Complete the application (pdf below) and return via email,
animalaidvermilion@gmail.com, along with a legible copy of your driver's
license/identification card.
