Fostering puppies

Do you aspire to host and help dogs? Discover our expert's 10 tips on how to prepare and become a good dog foster parent. Read More!

Love puppies? Want to help out your community? Animal shelters and rescue groups often need animal lovers who are willing to foster a puppy for a few weeks or months until a permanent home can be found. We can give you some tips. In this article we’ll tell you:

In our guide to fostering dogs, learn the 10 essential skills you need (and probably already know!) to successfully foster dogs for a rescue organization.

Foster families can give orphaned pups the best chance at growing up happy and healthy by learning about their needs and being prepared. Here’s what you need to know. 4 tips for being an awesome foster parent for orphaned puppies

Have a foster dog and want to know what you can do to get the pup adopted into a forever home? Here are our best tips, from fostering experts!

If you're becoming a foster pawrent to a rescue pup, we have the tips to help you help them live their best life as they wait to meet their furever family including acing the first vet talk, dog-proofing, grooming needs, nutrition and exercise, and fun gift ideas. Becoming a dog foster parent is one of the best decisions you can make in life. Our fostering tips should prepare you to be the best pup parent to a dog in need of a loving home.

Why We (Almost) Always Foster Two Puppies at a Time

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved animals, especially dogs. There’s something so special about forming a bond with another species. I think many of us feel the same way. But adopting or buying a puppy (from a responsible breeder) isn’t always feasible for some people. Whether you are limited financially or ... Read more

The hardest part of fostering dogs might be when we have to say goodbye and place them with a new, permanent home. Indeed, it's that fear of, "I won't be able to let them go" that prevents so many people from fostering homeless pets. I share how I learned to comfortably let my fosters go to new homes while still giving myself permission to foster fail on occasion.