Foster

When you foster, you agree to take a homeless dog or cat into your home and give him or her love, care and attention, either for a predetermined period of time or until the dog is adopted.

Why do adoption groups need foster homes?
There are many reasons a dog might need foster care. Some of the most common include:

• A litter of puppies or kittens either with or without parents needs somewhere safe until they are old enough to be adopted.
• A puppy or kitten is too young to be adopted and needs a safe place to stay until he or she is old enough to go to a forever home.
• A dog or cat is recovering from surgery, illness or injury and needs a safe place to recuperate.
• A dog or cat is showing signs of stress such as pacing or hiding in the shelter.
• A dog or cat needing behavior modification.

Why should I foster a pet?
Fostering a dog or cat is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have (other than adopting, of course).
By taking an animal in need temporarily into your home you’re:

• freeing up a spot so we can take in more animals who need rescue
• giving your foster pet the time he needs to be ready for adoption
• helping us learn more about the pet so they can end up in the best home possible
• helping to socialize the animal

How do I sign up to foster?
Fill out the foster application & agreement by clicking the link below. The form will automatically send to us and we will contact you once we are able to view it, typically no later than 72 hours. If you need immediate assistance or need more information, please call us at (805) 688-8224. Thank you for your interest in making a difference!