Temporary pet care when people need support most.

Recovery Tails Society helps people access treatment, hospitalization, and other critical life transitions by ensuring their pets have safe, temporary care.

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What we do

We provide short-term foster care for pets when their ownersare unable to care for them due to treatment and hospitalization.

Our work focuses on keeping people and their animals connected, so no one has to choose between getting help and keeping their pet.

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Temporary foster placements

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Support for both owners and foster volunteers

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Coordinated intake and referral process

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Reunification planning

How it works

Week 1

Reach out or submit a referral

Individuals and organizations can contact us directly or complete a referral form.

Week 2

Review and planning

We review each case, assess needs, and determine whether we can safely support the placement.

Week 3

Placement  and care

If approved, we match the pet with a foster home and coordinate care until reunification.

who we support

We work with individuals and referral partners across the community, including:

People entering treatment or recovery programs

Individuals being hospitalized

People experiencing housing transitions

Community organizations supporting clients

For referral partners

We work alongside hospitals, housing providers, treatment programs, and community organizations to support clients who need temporary pet care.

If you are supporting someone who may benefit from RTS, we welcome referrals and collaboration.

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Why this matters

For many people, pets are family.

Without support, individuals may delay or avoid treatment, hospitalization, or other critical services because they have no safe place for their animal to go.

RTS exists to remove that barrier. By supporting pet care, we support people.

Founders

Recovery Tails Society was founded by people working directly in mental health, recovery, and community support.

Priya and Kayleigh bring experience in mental health and addictions care, working closely with individuals navigating complex systems and life transitions. We are both passionate and committed to creating community based support.

Next steps

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