Why foster?

Fostering saves lives. Every time a dog moves into a foster home, it frees up kennel space for another dog in need and gives the foster dog a chance to decompress in a safe, loving environment. In a home setting, we’re able to learn their true personality, habits, and behavior — information we simply can’t see in a shelter or facility. Foster families help dogs relax, heal, and show their real selves, which allows us to match them with the right forever home. By fostering, you become the bridge between rescue and adoption, giving a dog the time, comfort, and second chance they deserve.

 

Process:

1. Submit your foster application here

2. A team member will schedule a call to discuss the program in depth

3. A meet and greet will be scheduled between the foster dog and all members of your household (including resident dogs) to ensure it's a good fit for all

Duration:

• Typically 3-4 weeks with a pre-determined start and end date (you're never stuck with your foster dog for longer than you committed to!)

• Option to extend if foster is willing and able

What's Provided:

• dog food

• crate

• waste bags

• slip lead

• education on k9 psychology and behavior

• training tools

• foster support available Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm

• emergency after hours support available daily

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FAQs:

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1. Won't it hurt to give them up?

Sure, goodbyes are bittersweet. But you're making room for yet another life to be saved, for another dog to find their forever home while being your houseguest. We also share photo and video updates with you as and when we receive them from the adopters. Our fosters all agree -- the pupdates make it all worth it, knowing they made it possible for their foster dogs to get their furrytale ending!

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2. What if I want to adopt them?

If it's a good fit for both you and your foster pup, you'll get priority in adopting them. 

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3. I don't have a yard and I live in a small apartment. Can I still foster?

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There is a right dog for every safe, loving home. What good is a huge yard if it means you don't have to walk them or interact with them? 

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4. I don't work from home. I work long hours. Won't my foster dog feel lonely?

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Most of us don't have the luxury of working from home. As ideal as it may be for everyone to have plenty of free time to spend with their dog, being home alone in a stable and peaceful environment sure beats sitting on a shelter floor, listening to incessant barking and wondering when someone will take you home. Besides, isn't coming home to a wagging tail one of life's greatest joys? :)

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5. I had a bad experience fostering a dog that was supposedly well-behaved but turned out to have behavioral issues. Can I return the foster dog if it doesn't work out?

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We operate on transparency and integrity, and would not lie about a dog's temperament. Having said that, fosters play a huge role in us learning about their foster dog's temperament. We also pride ourselves on having a foster program that places great emphasis on education and training that empower our fosters to overcome common challenges and complaints e.g. whining in crate, pulling on leash etc. Regardless, if you insist on returning your foster dog, we will take them back. Additionally, we do not place reactive/aggressive dogs in foster homes. Our staff consists of professional dog trainers who work with such dogs until they can be safely fostered or adopted. 

Text 206.678.6264 to learn more!

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