ADOPTION & fostering

Fostering is the temporary care of a dog in your home, offering them a safe, loving environment before they find their forever home. It’s a crucial step in helping dogs transition from the shelter to adoption, giving them the time and care they need to thrive.

Meet our dogs
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Differences between adoption and fostering

Adoption

  • permanent home

    A lifelong commitment and responsibility for the dog

  • Full Responsibility

    Guardian covers all aspects of care, including health and training

  • Stable Environment

    Provides a safe haven which meets the dog's needs

Fostering

  • Temporarily home

    Providing a dog in need of a calm and safe environment for a certain amount of time

  • No Financial Commitment

    The shelter fully supports foster parents in all of their dogs' needs

  • HEALING ENVIRONMENT

    Provides the care and attention a dog needs to recover

Types of fostering

  • Up to 3 weeks

    SHORT TERM

    Post-operative care, injury recovery, or short-term fostering for puppies who need 10–15 days of care until their vaccination

  • 1 TO 3 MONTH

    Medium Term

    Pregnant, nursing, and post-natal dogs; puppies younger than 2 months who cannot feed themselves; reserved dogs flying abroad; and emaciated dogs

  • 1+ YEARS

    LONG TERM

    Disabled dogs (e.g., blind or amputees), dogs with permanent medical conditions, and timid or scared dogs

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Want to become a foster parent?