Why You Should Foster

Every dog deserves a champion

BECOME A FOSTER HOME

FOSTER CARE

Fosters provide a temporary home for a dog until they can be adopted. A foster home is a less stressful environment than a shelter kennel. Dogs in shelter kennels may not show their true personalities; they can become withdrawn or reactive due to stress. Placing dogs with temporary families allows us to learn about the dog so we can match them with the best adoptive home. 

Why foster?

Animal companionship without the expense

Pet ownership is a huge financial commitment for 10+ years. Not everyone is in a position to make that commitment. When you foster, all costs relating to food, supplies, training and veterinary care are taken care of by the rescue.

Flexibility

As a foster, you can decide when you are (or are not) available to take a dog. Maybe you spend your winters down south? Perhaps you’re a university student with a particularly difficult semester? Did you land a new contract that requires longer hours or travel? You are welcome to take breaks from fostering to accommodate life’s unexpected twists.

Improve your handling and training skills

Every dog has something they are working on. It could be leash walking, house training, recall, separation anxiety or resource guarding. As a foster, you will be exposed to many dogs with different training needs. With our guidance, you’ll learn to correct many of these behavioural issues and become a more confident and competent dog handler.

FOSTER HOME APPLICATION

Make a difference

Fostering is an emotionally rewarding experience that you can be a part of!

Get Involved

There are many ways to help our animals in need. If you can’t adopt consider becoming a foster home, a volunteer or donating.

Foster

Every dog relies on a foster parent to be their stepping stone to a better life.

Volunteer

Help a little or a lot. We have various positions and always need help. Join our team.

Donate

Don't have time to volunteer or foster? Sign up to make a one time or monthly donation.