Fostering

Our foster program is a vital part of our work, giving dogs a much-needed break from the stress of the shelter environment. We work hard to match our foster dogs with loving families who can provide the care they need until they are adopted. If you’ve ever considered fostering a dog, our pups are a great place to start! Our foster program provides all the support and resources you need to help a dog transition to their forever home. The dogs below are currently in boarding and in need of foster homes. If one of these dogs isn't your perfect foster match, we have many more that we can talk to you about.

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WINNIE

If you know cattle dogs, you know they’re loyal to the core, and Winnie is no exception. At first, she may be a little reserved—she likes to observe and understand new people. But give her a moment, and you’ll find a loyal, loving companion who wants nothing more than to be by your side.

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MAMA KATE

This sweet girl is house-trained and crate-trained, but she’s so well-behaved that she can be trusted to roam freely at home. She’ll follow you around with her big, soulful eyes, silently begging for love and affection.

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BRYANT

Meet Bryant, a snuggly sweetheart with a gorgeous brindle coat and a heart full of love. Born at the end of February, he weighed in at almost 30 lbs at four months old, putting him on track to be a big boy! He loves other dogs and people equally, and he’s already crated trained and potty trained. He’d be an easy and fun dog to foster for someone who loves puppies but doesn’t want to deal with potty training.

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ROGER

Roger is a happy, playful pup who loves collecting toys—especially soft, squeaky stuffies—and gathering them into his very own treasure pile. He’s an adventurous little explorer when he’s outside, but also a pro napper who loves to snuggle into blankets and pillows for maximum coziness.

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RUSSELL

Russell is a certified snuggle bunny who loves nothing more than curling up next to his favorite human. He is both crate trained and house trained, but if he had his way, he’d be snoozing on a cozy couch or snuggled up in bed with his person.

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HARPER

Looking for a little extra love (and a whole lot of squish) in your life? Meet Harper, an adorable wrinkly Shar-Pei mix with the softest fur, the squishiest face, and the biggest heart!

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TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD FOSTER A RESCUE DOG

1) It allows us to take in more animals in need! We receive 10’s of requests weekly for urgent cases that we can’t help unless YOU step up!

2) It prepares them for their new home. People who adopt from rescues instead of shelters do so because they know their new family member will be accustomed to living in a home and we will have a clear idea of their temperament.

3) Getting to know the dog helps the rescue place them in the best home. You help us help them!

4) It's fun! Fostering a dog means you'll have a new buddy to play with, hike with, and laugh with. There is no shortage of smiles when you have a foster dog.

5) It keeps them healthy and active… and you, too!

6) Your pets will love the company. It may not be an immediate friendship, but once they get to know each other, your dog and your foster dog will love having each other to play with when you're not around. Your dog will also serve as a role model for your foster by showing them the ins and outs of living with your family.

7) Puppies or special needs dogs get the one-on-one attention they need. Like Eliza, who was deemed feral at the shelter and at risk of being euthanized if a foster hadn’t stepped up!

8) It's flexible. Did you know that you can foster a dog just over the weekend? If you don't have time to commit to be a full-time foster, you can take dogs in for a couple days at a time to give them a break from boarding!

9) They learn what love is. Sadly, there's a good chance your foster dog has never had a loving home. You have the power to transform a nervous, shy dog into a confident, loving companion just by showing them what it means to be loved!

10) You might just find your new best friend.

You might not know it or expect it, but by bringing in a foster, you may find that they were in their forever home all along.

Credit: Fi Collars, Fi Team

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