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Gladwyne, PA

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PACT for Animals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, that operates Operation Foster to support military personnel facing deployment and owners undergoing critical medical treatment. Founded in 2010, the organization provides free temporary foster care for companion animals, including cats and dogs, to ensure pets are safely reunited with their families instead of surrendered to shelters.

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What services does PACT for Animals provide?

Through its Operation Foster program, PACT coordinates free, temporary foster home placement for pets of deployed military service members and patients undergoing medical treatment until they can be reunited.

Does PACT for Animals foster cats?

Yes, PACT provides temporary foster care for companion cats and dogs, requiring core feline vaccinations including rabies, FVRCP, and FeLV for kittens.

What is the process to become a foster with PACT for Animals?

Prospective fosters complete an online application followed by a veterinarian verification check and a virtual home check conducted via video call.

Who covers pet expenses during foster care with PACT for Animals?

Pet owners are responsible for all pet-related costs such as veterinary care, medications, and food, with monthly food deliveries arranged to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for foster families.

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PACT does not accept surrenders for permanent rehoming; rather, it provides temporary foster care at no cost to prevent military personnel and hospitalized medical patients from having to surrender their pets to shelters.

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