Transferring Foster Assignments

When to Transfer

Transfers are used when a pet needs to move from one foster home to another. Common reasons include:

• The current foster is going on vacation or has a change in availability.
• The pet needs a foster with different skills or experience (for example, medical care or behavioral support).
• Capacity adjustments across foster homes.
• The current foster can no longer care for the pet.

How to Transfer an Assignment

1. Go to the current foster's profile and open the Assignments tab
2. Find the active assignment you want to transfer
3. Click the Transfer button on the assignment card
4. In the transfer dialog:
   • Select the new foster from the dropdown. The list shows each foster's name, current assignment count, and capacity (e.g., "Jane Doe (2/5)"). The current foster is excluded from the list.
   • Enter a transfer reason (required): Explain why the pet is being moved. This is recorded on the assignment for future reference.
5. Click Transfer to complete

What Happens During a Transfer

When you transfer an assignment:

• The original assignment is marked as Completed with the end date set to the current date.
• A new assignment is created for the receiving foster with Pending status.
• The transfer reason is recorded on the new assignment.
• Notes are automatically appended with transfer context.
• The original foster's capacity frees up.
• The receiving foster's capacity is updated.

You'll need to confirm the new assignment (click the green checkmark) to change it from Pending to Active.

Choosing a Transfer Destination

The transfer dialog only shows fosters who:

• Are in Active or Training status
• Are not the current foster

The dropdown displays each foster's current assignment count and capacity to help you choose a foster with availability.

Next Steps

• Assign pets to fosters for the basics of creating and managing assignments
• Manage foster profiles for overall profile management