Foster
Why Foster?
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Fostering gives animals a break from the stress of the shelter.
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Fostering helps animals become more adoptable by helping them adapt to a home environment.
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Fostering gives you the benefits of having a pet without making a long-term commitment.
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We provide all the supplies.
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We provide all medical care for the animal.
How Can I Sign Up To Foster?
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First, fill out our volunteer application HERE.
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Take a look at our adoptable dogs and cats and choose which you would like to foster OR ask the shelter staff which animal is most in need of a foster home.
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We will then work with you to schedule a time to come in.
What if I Need to Travel?
We are very flexible with respect to our fosters. We will work with you if you need to find somewhere else for your foster pup or cat to stay. Don't let that hold you back!
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🐾 Foster Puppy Guidelines –
Keeping Them Safe & Healthy 🐾
Thank you for opening your home to a foster puppy! Puppies are fragile, especially before their full set of vaccines, so please follow these DOs and DON’Ts to keep them safe:
✅ DO:
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Keep your puppy at home until fully vaccinated (usually by 16 weeks).
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Use a clean, low-traffic area for potty breaks — avoid areas where unknown dogs may have been.
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Stick to Purina One Puppy Food if possible — it helps avoid upset tummies. Let us know if you run out!
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Wash hands after handling other animals.
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Monitor for signs of illness (vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite) and contact us right away with any concerns.
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Socialize safely — introduce to household sounds, different people, gentle pets, etc. This helps them grow into confident, adoptable dogs.
❌ DON’T:
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DO NOT take your foster puppy to public places — that means no dog parks, pet stores, apartment dog runs, or neighborhood sidewalks.
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DO NOT allow your puppy to interact with unknown or unvaccinated dogs.
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DO NOT bathe the puppy excessively — one bath every few weeks is plenty unless advised otherwise.
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DO NOT switch food brands without talking to us first — sudden changes = messy consequences!
💡 Other Tips:
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Puppies sleep A LOT — give them quiet time to nap and recharge.
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Teething happens — offer appropriate chew toys (not your shoes or cords).
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Keep puppies indoors — they’re not ready for the backyard unsupervised.
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Crate training can help build good habits and make them more adoptable.
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Take tons of cute photos and share their personality with us so we can help find them a great home!