I think...
> I'm Too Busy​
> I'm Too Old
> I'm Too Young
> I'm Not Mobile Enough
> I Don't Have Enough Money 
To foster!
If so, read below

Whoa, Wait a Minute ...


What exactly does fostering mean? It means bringing a homeless dog into your home, caring for them, providing them with affection and socialization, until a permanent family comes along that will love them forever.

The benefits of fostering are numerous, and not only a wonderful thing for the dog and shelter or rescue, but can be beneficial to the one doing the fostering in so many ways!






What Does Fostering Mean and How Will It Impact Me?

1. FOSTERING SAVES LIVES +
Often times, rescues that have no central facility rely solely on foster homes to determine how many dogs they can take in. This is important because we aim to rescue as many animals as we can from hoarding/animal abuse situations and from county shelters (long-term residents and/or those at risk of euthanasia due to overcrowding). Shelters also rely on fosters to provide a change of environment for long-term residents or dogs who may be having a hard time adjusting to a kennel atmosphere. Fosters are also critical to shelters’ and rescues’ ability to help expectant female dogs by affording them a quiet and comfortable atmosphere to deliver puppies and care for them in those first weeks of crucial development.
2. YOU HAVE A HAND IN HELPING MAKE THE DOG MORE “ADOPTABLE” +
Often times, certain dogs may not “show” well in a kennel environment due to excess energy or jockeying for attention. While fostering a dog, you are able to provide exercise and stimulation, which in turn creates a calmer dog in the kennel that is closer to how they will act in a home. You can also work with the dog on leash training, house training, or other basic training that helps potential adopters imagine the dog in their home.
3. YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE A DOG’S FUTURE +
Shelters and rescues often look to fosters for dogs who may have endured a difficult past with a history of abuse, cruelty, neglect, or under-socialization. As a foster, you have the chance to help a dog gain trust, feel safe, and experience human love—sometimes for the very first time. You get to watch them transform before your eyes.
4. FOSTERING CAN BE GREAT FOR YOUR FAMILY +
If you have existing pets, introducing a dog can be a great experience. It adds a companion, new socialization, and an extra playmate! Children can also benefit, as fostering teaches responsibility, empathy, and selflessness. It’s also a great way to “test” the idea of having a permanent dog in the home.
5. YOU BECOME PART OF A WONDERFUL “COMMUNITY” +
Fellow fosters from the same shelter or rescue will help guide you, offer ideas, answer questions, and may even become close friends. There’s nothing like being part of a community of people who share the same passion and love for animals.
6. YOU WILL MAKE SOMEONE’S FAMILY COMPLETE +
When your foster dog finds their perfect forever home, the feeling is indescribably rewarding. You’ll feel pride knowing you played a part in their journey. Even though goodbyes can be bittersweet, knowing the dog has found happiness—and that another life waits to be saved—is one of the best feelings there is.

The Benefits of Fostering

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DEAR FOSTER MOM/DAD:
There I sat, alone and afraid,
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love,
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.

I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold,
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.
You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend,
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.

And just when I thought you'd done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.

First you said, "Sweetheart, you're ready to go,
I've done all I can, and you've learned all I know."

Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss,
Along came a new family, they even have kids!

They took me to their home, forever to stay,
At first I thought you sent me away.

Then that second lesson became perfectly clear,
No matter how far, you will always be near.

And so, Foster Mom, you know I've moved on,
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.

But I'll never forget what I learned that first day,
You never really give your fosters away.

You gave me these thoughts to remember you by,
We may never meet again, and now I know why.

You'll remember I lived with you for a time,
I may not be yours, but you'll always be mine.



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So, Change a Life,
Save a Life, & Become a Foster Today!