Canine Foster Library

During Business Hours

Mon–Fri 8AM to 4PM

Contact your Home Base Foster Coordinator

Behavioral Emergencies

During Business Hours:
Mon–Fri 8AM to 4PM
Contact your Home Base Foster Coordinator.
After Business Hours & Weekends:
Contact the Foster Care Program Manager at 978-224-7238.

After Business Hours & Weekends

In the event of a Medical or Personal emergency, head directly to one of MSPCA-Angell’s Emergency Rooms.
Please call the ER in advance to make them aware you will be coming in with an MSPCA Foster Animal.

(617) 522-7282
350 S Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130

(781) 902-8400
293 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451

Emergency Signs

Temperature over 103°F or less than 98°F
Difficulty breathing
Seizures
Severe lethargy
Severe pain (restlessness, crying, panting)
Major wounds
Complication with labor/delivery/newborn foster pet
Excessive vomiting (4 or more times)
Not urinating for longer than 24 hours

What To Do

For all other Non-Emergency behavior and/or medical foster animal concerns, please fill out the foster concern form found here.

Returning your foster or want to update us on their progress? Please fill out our Foster Report Card.

Dog Foster Handbook Manual

Emergency Contact

During Business Hours

Behavioral Emergencies

After Business Hours & Weekends

Emergency Signs

What To Do

Training Videos