Project Safe Haven

The Silver Creek Regional Humane Society, Inc. (Society) will assist in temporary sheltering of pets belonging to people who are in a crisis shelter and referred by staff, or an agency, directly working with the family. Routine care can be provided for pets for up to 90 days at no cost to the client. Stay can only be extended at the discretion of Society management and referral staff. The Society cannot accept animals that are aggressive, are not the client's pet(s), or have bitten someone. Animals must be current on routine vaccinations including rabies. Due to space limitations in foster homes, the number of pets must be limited to three per family. The client must provide specific pet information to the Society prior to the animal being sheltered.

During their stay, the pets will receive the following:

• Adequate major pet food, however, special diets must be provided by the owner. Cooked food, if normally given, can be cooked by the foster family.
• Clean quarters, fresh water, toys, personal attention, and exercise.
• Administration of prescribed medication (must be in original bottle with instructions of dosage, times, etc.)
• Record of vaccinations and name of veterinarian in case of emergency. Current vaccinations are mandatory. If pet is not current, the Society will provide routine vaccinations at the Society's expense, however, rabies vaccination will be provided at a discounted fee to the client.
• Extraordinary direct emergency medical care such as fractures, burns, lacerations, etc., will be provided as needed. These services will be billed directly by the attending veterinarian after notification and authorization by the client.
• Contact and visits between pet(s) and owner may not be possible for safety sake, however, contact with the foster family can be made through the Administrative Office (see phone number below).
• The cost of all extraordinary medical care will be the responsibility of the owner.