Become a Foster

Give Them Time.

Fostering quite literally saves lives — and you don't do it alone. We don't run the fostering ourselves; we connect you to the best foster organization in your area, who handles the matching, the supplies, and the vet care. You bring the couch and the love.

How fostering works

Four steps. Your local org carries the weight.

01

Find your local foster org

Drop your ZIP below and we'll connect you to the best foster organizations and rescues in your area.

02

They match you a companion

Your local org pulls from the shelters at capacity and finds an animal that fits your life — not the other way around.

03

They cover the costs

Food, crate, leash, and all vet care are covered by the foster organization. You just bring the couch and the love.

04

You give them time

Days or weeks. You're the bridge between a shelter kennel and a forever home — or a person who needs them.

The questions everyone asks

You've got questions. We've got you.

Fostering quite literally saves lives. Even now, around 396,000 healthy dogs and cats are killed in U.S. shelters every year — over 1,000 a day — almost always for one reason: no room. And that's just America; worldwide the WHO estimates 200 million+ stray dogs. Every foster opens a kennel and stops the clock for the next one…

That's up to you! Some dogs are adopted quickly (a few days to a few weeks), while others may need a little longer…

Nope! The foster organization covers all medical expenses and often provides food, a crate, leash, and other supplies…

That's totally okay! We'll do our best to match you with a dog that fits your household…

Yes! Many foster dogs do just fine in apartments or with working families…

That's a common (and beautiful) concern! It just means your heart is in the right place…

No judgment, no guilt, no worries — we've got your back…

Just scroll below and join the movement, silly!