Foster

Dog Gone Home Rescue Inc. (DGH) relies heavily on the generous support & loving care fosters who open up their homes to provide a temporary place for a rescued puppy/dog to decompress and feel safe while they get ready for their next, forever home. The amount of time a foster may have the dog will vary on a case by case basis. Sometimes a dog may need a few days, and others could require weeks to allow time to heal from surgeries, or to develop trust and receive extra attention. While our dogs are in foster care, DGH will cover medical costs and also provide some furbaby essentials like food, a crate, toys and blankets.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FOSTER FAMILY?

  • Opening your home to an animal in need

  • By definition temporary care of a homeless animal that is owned by a shelter or a rescue

  • Our rescue does not have a physical building, so we rely on the compassion and volunteerism of private individuals

  • Wanting to stand up for the voiceless and ensure the DGH’s motto “Making Their Next Home, Their Forever Home”

  • Socialize a dog and get to know it’s personality, enabling DGH to be the perfect match maker

  • Participating in crate training, on/off leash training and socialization 

  • Caring for your foster pup like they were one of your own

why foster?

Fostering creates space at shelters and provides temporary homes for homeless puppies

  • It is an effective way to reduce overcrowding and euthanasia of unwanted animals

  • It is a highly rewarding experience  

  • It’s fun and can teach your entire family new skills

  • Watching your foster blossom never gets old

  • You’re literally saving a life

FOSTER CRITERIA

  • You will need to be able to “Puppy Proof” your home

  • Be committed to invest your time, energy and resources into a homeless pup, giving love & support 

  • Provide transport services for potential meet & greets or transport to a spay/neuter appointment

  • Note taking and reporting back to Foster coordinator with updates, progress on the foster dog, any behavioral traits or issues / potential problems

You must be 25 years old and up to be a Foster and fill out an application.   Click Here for Foster Application


For more info, please email:  info@doggonehome.org and put FOSTER into the subject header.