Address

307 Kentucky Ave, Saint Cloud, FL 34769

Email Us

info@pawscare.site

Welcome to The Four Paws Foster Care

Every Paw Deserves a Loving Home

The Four Paws Foster Care is a compassionate animal rescue organization based in Saint Cloud, Florida. We provide a safe haven for abandoned and abused pets, offering foster care, medical support, and adoption services until each animal finds a loving forever home. Guided by empathy and driven by love, we believe every paw deserves a second chance.

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About Us

Rescue, Heal, Rehome, Repeat.

At The Four Paws Foster Care, we open our hearts and homes to animals in need. Based in Saint Cloud, Florida, we are a compassionate community of foster caregivers, volunteers, and animal lovers dedicated to healing and rehoming pets that have suffered abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

We believe every animal deserves safety, love, and a second chance. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that each furry friend is nurtured in a caring environment until the perfect forever home is found.

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Our Mission

Nurturing the Neglected, Uplifting the Forgotten

At The Four Paws Foster Care, our mission is rooted in compassion, healing, and hope. We are dedicated to rescuing, nurturing, and rehoming animals who have suffered abandonment, abuse, and neglect. Each life we save is treated with the dignity and love it deserves—because we believe that no animal should ever feel forgotten, unloved, or alone.

We provide a warm, safe sanctuary where healing begins. Through personalized foster care, veterinary support, and emotional rehabilitation, we prepare each pet for a brighter future—one filled with trust, companionship, and joy. Our mission is not just about rescue; it’s about rebuilding lives, one paw at a time.

Our Vision

A World Where Every Paw Finds a Home

We envision a future where every animal is cherished, protected, and loved—where shelters are empty because communities are empowered to care, adopt, and advocate.

Our vision is to create a world where no animal is left behind. A world where compassion is the norm, not the exception. We strive to be more than a foster care network—we aim to be a beacon of hope for animals and humans alike. Through education, advocacy, and community involvement, we dream of building a compassionate society where every pawprint leads to a loving forever home.

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Paving the Way from Rescue to Forever

At The Four Paws Foster Care, our programs are designed with one powerful goal: to give every rescued animal the second chance they deserve. From the moment they are brought into our care to the day they leave for their forever homes—and beyond—we support their journey with compassion, dedication, and love.

Foster Care Program

Our foster care network is the heart of what we do. We place rescued animals into loving, temporary homes where they receive one-on-one care, emotional support, and the attention they need to heal and thrive. Foster families give pets a chance to learn trust again and prepare them for permanent adoption. We provide all necessary supplies, medical care, and training resources—foster families provide the love.

Adoption Services

We match our animals with responsible, compassionate adopters who are ready to give them a safe, loving home. Each adoption is handled with care and transparency. We ensure that the personality and needs of every animal are well understood—because finding the right fit means a lifetime of happiness for both the pet and the family.

Rehabilitation Support

Many animals come to us hurt, sick, or traumatized. Our program ensures each pet receives proper veterinary treatment, vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation. We work closely with trusted veterinarians and trainers to provide both physical and emotional recovery—restoring hope one paw at a time.

Education & Community Outreach

We believe that lasting change comes from awareness and compassion. Through school visits, community workshops, and digital content, we educate the public about animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, spaying and neutering, and the power of fostering. By inspiring the next generation, we build a more compassionate future for all animals.

Emergency Rescue & Shelter Transition

When animals are abandoned, abused, or in immediate danger, our team responds quickly. We work with shelters, local authorities, and other rescue partners to save lives and bring animals into our care system. Our goal is to reduce shelter overcrowding and prevent euthanasia by offering an alternative path: love, healing, and home.

Support Program

We stay connected with our adoptive families long after the adoption day. Our Forever Support Program offers post-adoption guidance, behavioral tips, and a community of fellow adopters. We’re always here for our animals—even after they find their forever home.

Our Values

Guided by Heart, Driven by Compassion

At The Four Paws Foster Care, our values are the foundation of every life we touch, every pet we rescue, and every home we help build. These guiding principles shape our actions, fuel our purpose, and define who we are—today and every day.

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We lead with empathy—for every animal in our care and every person who joins our mission. We understand trauma, and we respond with patience, tenderness, and unconditional love. Every creature deserves to feel safe and valued.

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We believe every life has worth, no matter the breed, age, or medical condition. We honor the individuality of each animal and commit to giving them the time, care, and respect they need to heal and thrive.

????️ Safety & Trust

We create a nurturing environment built on safety, consistency, and trust. Our foster homes are carefully vetted, and our team is trained to provide compassionate, professional care that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing.

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We focus not only on rescue, but on renewal. Every animal in our program is on a journey of healing—and we walk that journey with them. Our care transforms trauma into trust, fear into affection, and abandonment into belonging.

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We operate with honesty, accountability, and openness. Whether we’re matching pets with adopters, using donations, or making difficult decisions, we do so with the highest ethical standards.

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Our commitment doesn’t end with adoption. We support pet families through resources, guidance, and post-adoption follow-up. Every animal we rescue is family—for life.

These values are more than just words. They are the heartbeat of our mission—the reason we rise each day to fight for those who cannot speak for themselves. With every paw we protect, we affirm our belief:
Love heals. Hope saves. And every animal deserves both.

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The Hearts Behind Every Rescue

Behind every rescued paw and wagging tail is a team of compassionate, committed individuals working tirelessly to make a difference. At The Four Paws Foster Care, we are more than just staff and volunteers—we are a family united by love, purpose, and the belief that every animal deserves a second chance.

Our team brings together expertise, empathy, and relentless dedication. From hands-on care and emergency rescue to home visits, adoption matching, and community outreach, each person plays a vital role in our mission to heal and rehome animals in need.

Mark Berry

Director

Driven by a lifelong passion for animal welfare, Mark Berry founded The Four Paws Foster Care to create a sanctuary for the forgotten and the mistreated. Their leadership and vision continue to inspire everything we do.

Gladys Anderson

Operations Manager

The glue that holds our logistics together—from coordinating rescues to managing foster placements. Their attention to detail ensures every animal gets exactly what they need, when they need it.

Estelle Lewis

Foster Coordinator

The bridge between animals and foster families, ensuring each placement is safe, supportive, and successful. They provide training, guidance, and heartfelt support to our fosters.

Edith Fortenberry

Adoption Specialist

Matching forever friends takes insight and heart—and our specialist ensures every adoption is a lifelong connection. They guide families through the process and follow up with care.

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???? Together, We Heal and Rehome

Every rescue story is a team effort. Every animal saved is a victory shared.
At The Four Paws Foster Care, we don’t just rescue animals—we restore hope, rebuild trust, and create families. And it all starts with the people who care.

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Voices of Gratitude & Love

At The Four Paws Foster Care, the animals aren’t the only ones whose lives are transformed. From adopters to volunteers, every person who walks this journey with us carries a story worth sharing. Here’s what our community says about their experience with us:

Brent Lopez

Adopter

“When I adopted Max, he had been through so much—but thanks to the love and care he received at Four Paws, he came home already trusting again. Their team guided me every step of the way, and now I can’t imagine life without him.”

Mireille Hall

Volunteer

“Helping out at The Four Paws Foster Care has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I’ve seen animals come in broken and walk out full of love and confidence. The team is supportive, passionate, and genuinely kind.”

Crystal Matthews

Adopter

“I was nervous about adopting my first pet, but Four Paws made it so easy and meaningful. They cared about finding the right fit, not just placing an animal. They’re more than a rescue—they’re a family.”

Robert Peeler

Foster Parent

“Fostering with Four Paws has been life-changing. They provide all the support and supplies, but most importantly, they provide purpose. I’ve fostered 6 animals so far, and every goodbye is bittersweet—but so beautiful.”

“Real Compassion, Real Impact”

“There are a lot of rescues out there, but The Four Paws Foster Care truly leads with heart. Their work is thorough, their care is top-notch, and their impact is real. I recommend them to anyone ready to love and be loved back.”

The Four Paws Foster Care

At The Four Paws Foster Care, we do more than rescue—we restore lives, rebuild trust, and create forever families. Choosing us means standing with a team that leads with heart, acts with integrity, and puts the well-being of every animal above all else.

Foster-Based, Home-Focused

We don’t use kennels—we use real homes. Our foster care model gives animals the comfort of a warm, loving household, helping them recover emotionally and socially before adoption.

Tailored Adoptions

We carefully match each pet with the right family. Our adoption process is personal, thoughtful, and focused on creating lifelong bonds—not quick placements.

Total Care Approach

From medical treatment to behavioral rehabilitation, we provide full-spectrum care for every pet. We work with trusted vets and trainers to ensure every animal is healthy, happy, and ready for their forever home.

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At The Four Paws Foster Care, we believe that love has the power to heal even the deepest wounds. Every day, we open our hearts to the animals who need us most—those left behind, forgotten, or mistreated—and we give them something priceless: a second chance at life.

Our mission goes beyond rescue. We foster hope, rebuild trust, and celebrate transformation. From the gentle touch of a foster parent to the joyful moment of adoption, we are there for every pawprint on the path to healing.

We invite you to stand beside us. Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate, you become a part of their story—a story of survival, love, and new beginnings.