Yes if you meet these criteria: -You have exhausted all viable options to find a safe foster place for your pet (i.e., do not have any friends/family to watch your pet, and cannot afford to board your pet). AND -You are entering into residential treatment (alcohol and/or substance). or -You have to be hospitalized/are hospitalized in a medical setting. If you do not meet the above criteria, we will attempt to provide the appropriate resources.

No! Fern's Place will never ask you for payment for services! Fern's Place exists because there are already too many barriers for people to overcome when they are in a crisis, let alone find safe shelter for their companion animals.

Length of time in foster care is dependent on the availability of our foster families. Each person's circumstance is different and we will discuss options available for your particular situation.

It can be difficult to arrange visits with your pet, so we do not offer this service. However, we we are happy to have our fosters send pictures/videos and updates while you're in treatment. If you will not have access to electronic devices and you have someone that will be visiting you, we can always send them updates of your pet.

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