Why Foster?

  • You’re Giving a Dog a Second Chance at Life

    Many dogs in shelters have never known love, comfort, or stability. When you foster, you’re giving them a safe place to heal, trust, and learn what it means to be part of a family. You are their bridge from uncertainty to a forever home.

  • You’re Changing More Than One Life

    Fostering not only saves the dog in your care, but it also frees up space in the rescue to save another. Every foster home is a lifeline for dogs who would otherwise have nowhere to go. Your kindness has a ripple effect, making an impact far beyond just one pup.

  • You’ll Experience Unconditional Love Like Never Before

    The love of a rescue dog is like no other. They know when they’ve been given a second chance, and they’ll show their gratitude with every wag, cuddle, and joyful moment. Even if they’re only with you for a short time, they’ll leave a paw print on your heart forever.

Apply to Foster

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TO DO LIST FOR Fostering A DOG OR PUPPY!

We don’t require a lot, but there are a few things!

  • Complete the foster application located above.

  • We want to see where our puppies will be living, so show us around, you don’t have to get to personal, but we need to see some living space as well as your backyard/fence if you have one! email you photos/videos to fosters@fostersandpaws.org

  • Send us something that says it is ok to have pets where you live! Check your rental agreement, lots of time it is there!

  • Someone from our foster team will be in touch shortly! Thanks for helping us save more lives!

Dogs in need of a foster!

Check out the amazing dogs/puppies that need a foster. If there is no bio it is likely that they are new to the rescue and we are still learning about them and getting them vetted. Hopefully you will find a foster that will fit into your family while we look for their forever homes!

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Take a second to add us on Facebook! Our Volunteer/Foster page is a great place to learn about events and showcase your foster!