If you have ever thought of fostering, maybe it's time!! Fostering requires a short-term commitment and you will be rewarded with loads of love from a very appreciative furry friend. You may be required to fill out an application and go through an interview, which is the rescue's way of protecting the animals in their care. Most rescues pay for food and all rescues pay for veterinary care. You may be asked to bring your foster pet to adoption clinics but each rescue is different. Finding one that fits your family's needs won't be hard! There are currently puppies, adolescent dogs, senior dogs, and special needs dogs... in all shapes and sizes... in need of foster care.

You may feel that you can't foster because you will become too attached and will want to keep the animals. Don't worry--rescues will be thrilled if you become a "foster failure" and choose to adopt the pet instead!

The Goal of Foster Care

To care for a dog in one's home until such time that it can be adopted. This can be anywhere from a few days to a few months.

How Does Fostering Help?

	Fostering provides comfort and safety to dogs that have endured hardship, while they are waiting for their "forever" homes.
	Fostering allows an organization to match dogs with potential individuals and families that are looking to adopt.
	Fostering helps shelters that don't have enough space, staff or resources to care for the animals.
	Fostering prevents the euthanization of adoptable dogs.
	Fostering provides lessons in compassion and generosity to children.

Foster Care Organizations in the Capital District

Fostering is the very foundation of many of the animal organizations in the capital district. For every foster home that is found, another dog is saved from "what might have been. There are currently puppies, adolescent dogs, senior dogs, and special needs dogs... in all shapes and sizes... in need of foster care. Some organizations cover expenses for the care of the foster animal. If you can provide a foster home or would just like to find out more, please contact one of the rescue groups under Shelter & Rescue Information on this website.