All You Need Is Love

Dog fostering is a wonderful way to give a pet in need a temporary, loving home while they wait for adoption. For foster families, it's a rewarding experience that offers companionship and the chance to make a real difference in a pet’s life. For dogs, they thrive with the individual attention, socialization, and training they get in a home, boosting their chances of finding a forever family. For kittens, they receive the lifesaving care they need to survive and thrive!

Yes! Many of our foster families have other pets. We ask that the foster animals are kept separate from any resident animals for an initial quarantine period, generally about 2 weeks. All pets in the home must be current on core vaccinations while fostering.

Yep. When potential foster families sign up, we will go over the pets and their needs. Depending on what your schedule will allow for, we will pair you with the right foster fit!

It depends on the litter. For most puppies and kittens, they typically need to be at least 2 months old and at least 2 pounds when they return for their spay/neuter surgery and adoption. The general time can be anywhere from about a week to 8+ weeks, depending on their age upon placement in foster care. We will always discuss a litter's estimated time needed in foster care prior to placing them with you.

Of course! However, we encourage foster families to see fostering as an ongoing volunteer relationship with our organization. If your goal is adoption, we encourage you to visit our website or one of our campus locations to find your perfect match. Fosters who adopt will be subject to standard adoption procedures and fees.

As a foster parent, we provide you with everything you'll need: food, medical attention, beds, bowls, leashes, and more. We want to make your fostering experience smooth and enjoyable! As a foster parent, you'll take care of feeding (food provided by NHS), administering medication, exercise, and grooming. For dogs, you'll also help assess their behavior and temperament to find them the perfect forever home.

Fostering gives homeless dogs a much-needed break from the stressful shelter environment. Additionally, there are so many heartwarming stories of dogs finding their forever homes thanks to foster families. From shy, scared pups blossoming into confident, loving companions to seniors finding comfort and friendship in their golden years, each foster experience is unique and truly impactful.

Some people think foster dogs are all problematic, but that's not true! Many foster dogs are perfectly healthy and well-behaved pets who just need a temporary home due to situations like overcrowded shelters, or their owners being unable to care for them.

Shelters can be stressful for pets, sometimes causing behavioral issues or health problems. By fostering, you give a homeless pet temporary home where they can relax, decompress, and show their true personalities, which makes them much more adoptable.

Fostering lets homeless pets get one-on-one attention, training, and socialization in a home setting. This is great for helping shy, fearful, or under-socialized dogs and cats become more confident and ready for adoption.