Foster Dogs is the bridge to creating a positive and inclusive foster community, all over the country.
Education is at the core of our mission, welcoming brand new foster parents through the most knowledgable volunteers and rescuers. We provide free resources and programming to build comfort, confidence, and experience in the world of fostering.
We advocate for the fostering of homeless dogs and for the positive experience of the people who support the cause. Promoting individual stories and best practices towards a more inclusive and compassionate foster and rescue system.
We are building bridges between rescue organizations, foster parents, and animal welfare volunteers, to create a more equitable and accessible space.
Some of our early-2021 Programs & Special Projects*:
EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES ⟹
Our Foster Education Series aims to help people prepare themselves for what’s expected when fostering a dog, how to deal with challenges, and how to prepare for the journey. Virtual Webinars (and previously, in-person workshops) are open to anyone interested in fostering a dog, and/or seeking out a supportive community.
FRIDAY NIGHT FOSTER CLUB ⟹
Started March 2020 at the start of quarantine, this Instagram Live foster celebration and adoption event shows off currently adoptable dogs from all over the country. With hundreds of dogs from over 40 rescue organizations in 16 states - and counting! View latest episodes.
FOSTER MANUAL ⟹
Our Foster Dog Manual is game-changing: What to Expect When You’re Fos’pecting! This incredible guide is available (free) to the public, distributed around the country. Whether your new to fostering or you're looking for a refresher, download your free copy today.
WHY WE FOSTER PODCAST ⟹
Hosted by @NYCPetPhotographer Stacey Axelrod, “Why We Foster” is a brand new podcast about the national pet foster community, opening their homes - and changing their own lives at the same time Listen to the latest podcast today!
FOSTER FORUM ⟹
Over 2,200 foster folks from around the US, sharing advice, materials, and support for how to have a positive foster experience no matter one’s organization affiliation
CHLOE’S FOSPICE FRIENDS ⟹
Specialized programming, education, and community-building for foster hospice caretakers, rescuers, and their animals
*Our programs have pivoted to becoming an online evergreen setup, as our organization switched in 2021 to a no-staff, low-overhead model to allow for our nonprofit to become more sustainable with the changing times in the national rescue climate.
