Foster-based rescue

Fostering saves lives. We make it simple.

Every dog in our care lives in a real home. No cages. No shelters. We cover all medical costs, food, and supplies. You provide the couch — and we handle everything else.

Active foster homes

100%

All vet costs covered by us

147

Dogs fostered in 2025

Types of fostering

Find the right commitment for you

Every type of foster placement saves a life. We match dogs to households — not homes to a waiting list. The right match matters more than speed.

Short-term foster

Care for a senior dog while we find their forever home. Most short-term fosters last 8 to 12 weeks. You are not committed beyond your availability — if you have a holiday coming up, we arrange respite cover.

2 – 3 months

All vet costs covered
Food and supplies provided
24/7 coordinator support
Respite available for holidays

Hospice foster

Open your home to a dog with terminal or complex medical needs for the rest of their life. The hardest and most rewarding role we offer. Our hospice fosters describe it as a privilege — a final chapter of real dignity for a dog who deserves it.

6 months – 2 years

Full palliative care funded
Specialist vet support
Dedicated hospice coordinator
Bereavement support included

Respite foster

Cover for our regular fosters when they travel, have a family emergency, or need a break. Short windows — usually 3 to 14 days. Perfect for first-time fosters who want to test the commitment before taking on a longer placement.

3 – 14 days

Ideal for first-timers
Detailed handover notes provided
Full coordinator briefing
No long-term commitment

The process

From application to placement in 4 steps

We move at the pace of a thoughtful match — not a waiting list. Most approved fosters are matched within 2 to 4 weeks of approval.

Apply online

Fill in the application form below. Tell us about your home, schedule, and experience. It takes about 8 minutes. No references at this stage.

Phone call

Our foster coordinator calls within 48 hours. Not an interview — a conversation. We want to understand what kind of dog fits your life right now.

Home visit

A coordinator visits your home. Takes 30 minutes. We check safety (fencing, hazards) and meet anyone else in the household. Usually completed within a week of the phone call.

Matched and placed

Once approved, we find a dog whose needs match your home. You get full details before you commit. No pressure. When the match feels right to both sides, we arrange the placement.

The deal

What we each bring

What we cover

All vet visits — routine and emergency
All medication and medical supplies
Food and prescription diet if needed
Collar, lead, bed, crate, toys
24/7 vet helpline access
Respite cover for holidays
Your dedicated foster coordinator
Transport to vet appointments (by request)

What you provide

Your home — a safe, warm space
Your time and companionship
Daily meals and medication administration
Regular walks appropriate to the dog
Attendance at vet appointments
Communication with your coordinator
Monthly update photo for sponsors

Ready to foster

Apply to foster

No payment will be processed. This form demonstrates how a real foster application would be captured and routed to the admin dashboard.

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Phone number *

Address

City, State, Zip

Home type

Foster type preference

Current pets

Children in home

Previous experience with senior or medical dogs

Availability for vet appointments

Anything else we should know?

Application received. This is a demonstration — in a real implementation, our foster coordinator would call you within 48 hours to discuss your application. Your sample submission has been added to the demo admin dashboard so you can see how the system works.

No real application is being processed. This is a demonstration of how foster applications would be captured and managed in a real implementation.

Questions

What fosters ask us

I work full-time. Can I still foster? +

Yes — most senior dogs sleep 16+ hours a day and are content alone for 6 to 8 hours. We match dogs to your schedule during the application process. We also have respite fosters who can cover days you're travelling or working unusually long hours.

What if the dog gets sicker while with me? +

You call us. We cover every emergency vet visit, every specialist referral, every medication change. Our foster agreement is clear: if a dog's needs change, we adjust the plan with you. You are never on the hook financially or making medical decisions alone.

Can I adopt the dog I'm fostering? +

Yes — we call this a "foster fail" and we love when it happens. If you want to adopt your foster dog, you have right of first refusal and we will guide you through the adoption process. Many of our hospice and sanctuary placements started as short-term fosters.

Do I need a garden? +

Not always. It depends on the dog. Some of our senior dogs are content with short on-lead walks and do not need outdoor space. We will only match you with a dog whose needs fit your housing. A flat with a committed walker can be right for certain dogs.

What happens if I go on holiday? +

We arrange respite cover. Just give us two weeks' notice and we will find a qualified respite foster to care for your dog while you're away. You don't have to cancel your holiday. We have a network of respite fosters available for exactly this reason.