Consider your lifestyle
Think about your daily routine. We receive dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities, so being honest about what you're comfortable with helps us make the best match.
Foster
Become a foster
Thank you for considering it.
Every foster home creates space for another dog to be rescued. We’ll walk you through every part of it, and we cover all of the costs.
Where second chances begin
What it means
What does it mean to become a foster?
Fostering a dog means opening your heart and home to a dog in need, temporarily caring for them until they find their forever family. As a foster, you provide love, stability, and basic training, helping the dog adjust to life in a home environment.
This crucial step not only eases the transition for the dog but also increases their chances of being adopted. Fostering saves lives. Every foster home creates space for another dog to be rescued.
It’s also incredibly rewarding for people, offering the joy and companionship of a dog without the long-term or financial commitment. Many fosters find that the bond they form lasts a lifetime, even after the dog goes home.
Foster process
Five tiny steps. Lots of impact.
Opening your home, step by step
Step 1 of 5: Consider your lifestyle
Step 1 of 5
Real fosters. Real dogs.
Join our foster family. Be the bridge to a dog’s new beginning.
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Foster FAQ
Common questions, honest answers
Do I need a backyard in order to foster?
Absolutely not, but if you have one, it’s great. The dogs need to go for walks and get out into the world to bond with their foster home and grow their confidence.
I live in a small home, condo, or apartment. Can I still foster?
Yes. Many of our most successful fosters live in apartments. What matters is consistency, daily walks, and a calm space, not square footage.
Are medical expenses covered?
Yes. Hope’s Haven covers all veterinary expenses, including emergency care, for any dog in our foster program. You never pay for vet bills as a foster.
I have kids. Can I foster?
Many of our fosters do. We match the dog’s temperament to your household. Some dogs thrive with children, others need a quieter home. We’ll only place a match that’s right for both sides.