Becoming a Foster

Seeking People who can Foster must reside in the Bay Area, Central Valley, or Central Coast and be available to bring foster(s) dogs to Adoption Appointments and or Events.

Fostering is providing temporary care for a dog with no long-term commitment, while foster-to-adopt is a temporary commitment with the option to adopt the dog permanently. With foster-to-adopt, you have a grace period to decide if the dog is a good fit for your home, while a traditional foster is expected to eventually find the dog a new permanent home. The rescue or shelter usually covers costs for foster dogs, but with a traditional foster, you may have to give them up, whereas with foster-to-adopt, you may get to keep them. Feature Foster to Adopt Commitment Temporary, with no obligation to adopt.Temporary, with the option to adopt permanently. Goal To provide temporary housing and care for a dog until a permanent home is found.To "test drive" the dog to see if it's a good fit before committing to a permanent adoption.Responsibility You provide a temporary home and care, but the rescue/shelter retains legal ownership.You provide temporary care, with the rescue/shelter working with you to learn more about the dog, similar to traditional adoption.Decision timeline Ongoing, as the goal is to find a permanent adopter.You have a specific time frame (e.g., 7-10 days) to decide whether to adopt. Costs T he rescue or shelter typically covers food and medical expenses.The rescue or shelter typically covers initial expenses, and you'll be responsible for costs after you officially adopt. Outcome The dog moves to a new, permanent home (either with you or someone else).The dog either stays with you permanently or goes back to the rescue/shelter to be placed with another adopter.

If you would like you can fill out a Foster Application below

Any Questions you can email us at rescue.woofden@gmail.com or call us at (669) 454-2046