Fostering saves lives. By opening your home to a rescued dog — even temporarily — you give them the love, stability, and care they need while they wait for their forever family.
Four simple steps to becoming a foster parent and changing a dog's life.
Fill out our foster application form and tell us about your home, lifestyle, and experience with dogs.
We'll assess your home to make sure it's a safe, comfortable environment for a foster dog.
We'll introduce you to a rescued dog whose needs and temperament fit your lifestyle.
Sign the foster agreement, receive your foster kit, and bring your new temporary companion home!
Every foster parent's availability is different — choose the option that works best for your schedule.
1 – 2 Weeks
Perfect for emergency situations, post-surgery recovery, or when a dog needs a short break from the shelter.
Emergency2 – 8 Weeks
Ideal for dogs waiting for adoption or going through longer medical treatment — builds a deeper bond and stability.
Popular2 – 6 Months
For dogs who need extended care — senior dogs, those with ongoing medical needs, or dogs still waiting for the right family.
Life-SavingWe make fostering as easy as possible. Here's exactly what we cover and what we ask of you.
All expenses are covered by us. You provide the love and a safe home — we provide everything else.
No. We provide training and support every step of the way — whether you're a first-time dog parent or an experienced fosterer, we're here to help.
You choose the duration. We offer short-term, medium-term, and long-term options to fit your availability.
That happens often. You'll have first option to adopt the dog if you decide to make it permanent — this is called foster-to-adopt.
Yes. We'll match you with a foster dog that gets along well with your existing pets.
We can arrange a backup foster or short-term boarding for your foster dog while you're away.
We cover all medical expenses for every foster dog. You just provide the love and daily care.
Fill in the form below to start your fostering journey. Our team reviews every application and gets back to you within 48 hours.
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Active foster parents
Fostering Bruno was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Watching him go from scared and anxious to confident and playful was incredible.
We've fostered three dogs so far. Each one has taught us something new. It's hard to say goodbye, but knowing they found their forever home makes it worth it.