LifeLine Foster Experience Survey 2025
Help us understand our fostering community and improve LifeLine programs by sharing your experiences. Your responses are confidential.
Which shelter(s) did you foster from in 2025?
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Fulton County Animal Services - 30336
DeKalb County Animal Services - 30341
LifeLine Community Animal Center - 30340
What best describes your current foster status with LifeLine?
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I currently have a foster pet or am waiting to pick up a foster pet
I am currently taking a break from fostering but plan to foster again
I am no longer a foster caregiver and I do not plan to foster again
We are sorry to see you go! Why do you not plan to foster again with LifeLine?
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I adopted my foster pet
Communication challenges
Clinic or veterinary processes
Technology or systems used by LifeLine
LifeLine foster policies or expectations
Personal life changes (time, housing, health, etc.)
Other
Are there changes LifeLine could make that might encourage you to reconsider fostering in the future?
How long have you fostered for LifeLine Animal Project?
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Less than 6 months
6 months-1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5+ years
During 2025, which species or foster programs did you participate in most frequently? (Select all that apply.)
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Adult Dogs
Medical Recovery Dogs
Puppies or Litters
Adult Cats
Medical Recovery Cats
Kittens or Litters
Dog for the Day
Other
How satisfied are you with your current foster experience?
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Not at all satisfied (1)
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9
Extremely satisfied (10)
10
1 is Not at all satisfied (1), 10 is Extremely satisfied (10)
If you’d like, please share what influenced your rating.
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Have you noticed changes to the foster program in the past year?
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Yes, mostly positive
Yes, mostly negative
I have not noticed any changes
What changes have you noticed? (Optional)
What struggles do you currently face as a foster caregiver?
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Communication with foster coordinators
Volunteers and staff say different things
Communication with Adopters
Concerns with medical care / concerns with clinic
Handling medical care in home
Handling behavior in home
Finding the right home for my foster
My foster's needs made it hard to get them adopted
My foster wasn't potty trained
My foster had separation anxiety
My foster was destructive
I had to buy my own foster supplies
Transport to and from the shelter
N/A
Other
What do you like most about LifeLine’s current foster program?
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What do you like least, or would most like to see improved, about LifeLine’s current foster program?
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Do you feel you have the level of support, resources, and information you need as a foster caregiver?
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Yes
No
I'm not sure
In what ways could LifeLine better support you in your role as a foster caregiver?
Are there any parts of LifeLine’s foster program that feel unclear or confusing? If so, which parts?
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Would you consider becoming a LifeLine Foster Mentor for other foster parents? A Foster Mentor helps answer general questions and serves as a peer liaison between foster parents and staff.
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Yes, I'd like to learn more
Maybe, I'd like to speak with someone about this opportunity.
No
If you’d like to be contacted about the foster mentor program, you may provide an email address below. Survey responses remain confidential and will not be used to evaluate or impact your participation as a foster or volunteer.
example@example.com
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2025 Program & System Check-In
We’re reviewing several tools, programs, and engagement opportunities used or launched in 2025. Please answer based on your personal experience so far.
Doobert Connect -- New Emergency / Support Line (24/7 foster support via call, text, or email), Launched Summer 2025 (239-201-2924, connect@doobert.com)
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (Doobert Connect)
Worst
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Best
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
If you’ve used Doobert Connect, what worked well or could be improved?
WaitWhile (Shelter check-in system), Launched Late Summer 2025
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (WaitWhile)
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Best
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
If you’ve used WaitWhile, what feedback do you have?
New Adoption System -- Launched September 2025, replaced Adopets: (https://sites.google.com/atlantapets.org/lifelinefosterresources/fostering-101/adoption-process)
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (New Adoption System)
Worst
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Best
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
If you’ve used the adoption system, what worked well or could be improved?
Which best describes your experience in LifeLine Facebook groups? - (https://sites.google.com/atlantapets.org/lifelinefosterresources/foster-community)
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (LifeLine Facebook groups)
Worst
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Best
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
Is there anything you’d like LifeLine to know about your experience in the Facebook groups?
Foster Resource Website - (http://sites.google.com/atlantapets.org/lifelinefosterresources)
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (Foster Resource Website)
Worst
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Best
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
What resources would you like to see added or improved?
Marketing & Behavior Zoom Sessions
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (Marketing & Behavior Zoom Sessions)
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
What topics or formats would make these sessions more useful to you?
In-Person Foster Classes (i.e. Bottle Baby Puppy and Kitten Classes)
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (In-Person Foster Classes)
Worst
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Best
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
What topics and / or locations would make these sessions more useful to you?
In-Person Foster Social Hours (Meet-ups, socials, or informal gatherings for foster caregivers -- typically on the last saturday of the month at Finca to Filter in Boulevard Heights)
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I have used this and found it helpful
I have used this and found it unhelpful
I am aware of this but have not used it
I was not aware of this resource
Please rate your overall experience with this resource (In-Person Foster Classes)
Worst
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Best
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1 is Worst, 10 is Best
What would make in-person foster social hours more appealing or accessible to you?
Which of the above has the biggest impact on your foster experience right now?
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Doobert
WaitWhile
Adoption System
Facebook Groups
Foster Resource Site
In-Person Social Hours
Zoom Sessions
In-Person Trainings
Other
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Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements. (Scale: 1=Strongly disagree 2=Disagree 3=Neutral 4=Agree 5=Strongly agree)
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Rows
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly agree
Overall, I am proud to foster with LifeLine.
I feel appreciated for my role as a foster caregiver.
I feel a sense of connection to LifeLine as an organization.
I know what is expected of me as a foster caregiver.
Before decisions are made that affect my foster pets, foster perspectives are considered.
I feel comfortable taking a break from fostering when I need to.
The process to become a foster caregiver with LifeLine is reasonable and efficient.
I receive the support I need from the foster team to carry out my role effectively.
I receive the support I need from other LifeLine staff or volunteers when appropriate.
I can usually tell when information is coming directly from LifeLine versus someone not representing the organization.
LifeLine provides adequate training on basic handling and behavior topics (e.g., house training, shy or fearful pets, behavior challenges).
LifeLine provides adequate training on healthcare and medical topics (e.g., preventative care, recognizing illness, managing medical needs at home).
I would recommend fostering with LifeLine to friends or family.
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How do you prefer to hear about foster animals that may be a good fit for you? This question is about how you want LifeLine to reach you directly, not how animals should be marketed or placed overall.
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Personalized text, call, or email about matches based on my preferences
Emailed foster pleas where I can pick out the best match
Looking at the lifelineanimal.org/adopt website and choosing out a match myself.
Coming into the shelter to select a foster myself
Coming into the shelter and being matched with whichever animal is most in need
Proactively reaching out to the foster team to share my upcoming availability
Foster pleas shared in LifeLine-managed social media spaces
Foster pleas shared in public social media spaces
I work with directly with a volunteer who helps me pick out my next foster
Other
What types of outreach or messaging would most likely catch your attention and prompt you to foster an animal in need? Please focus on what motivates or reaches you personally.
Are there any fosters, volunteers, or LifeLine staff members you’d like to recognize for being especially helpful or supportive?
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your foster experience with LifeLine?
If you are open to being contacted about your survey feedback, questions, or suggestions, you may provide an email address below. (Providing an email is completely optional. Survey responses remain confidential and will not be used to evaluate or impact your participation as a foster or volunteer.)
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The section below asks optional demographic questions. This information helps us understand and support our foster community and no individual data will be shared publicly. You are welcome to skip any or all questions and click “Submit” to finish.
Zip Code
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Do you own or rent your home?
Own
Rent
What is your age?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
Prefer not to say
Demographic language reflects current U.S. Census standards and is used to help LifeLine understand participation trends in aggregate.
Which of the following best describes your ethnicity?
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
Prefer not to say
Other
Which of the following best describes your race? (select all that apply)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to say
Other
What is your household annual income?
Less than $25,000
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $74,999
$75,000 – $99,999
$100,000 – $149,999
$150,000 – $199,999
$200,000 or more
Prefer not to say
Submit
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