Why Foster A Dog? Foster Care For Dogs 101
Do you want to foster a dog?
What does fostering a dog mean?
Many dogs in America need fostering, and a welcoming home. Are you ready to help?
Taking a dog into your home and providing them with love and care is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Here’s everything you need to know about foster care for dogs and puppies!
A normal day with foster puppies (Path of Hope Facebook)
Should I foster a dog?
When you foster a dog, you’re saving lives directly. As a foster, you provide temporary housing, caregiving, and training to dogs in need.
The common reasons for foster are:
You’re thinking about adopting a dog or a puppy, but you want to try it out first before making a lifelong commitment
Transforming a stray or shelter dog to an adoptable dog, by socializing them to a new, safe environment and getting them used to being around people and other pets
You’re looking for canine companionship, for yourself, or your pets without a 15 year commitment
You just want to help!
If any of the above applies to you, you’re ready to foster!
Our puppy is always in need of fostering (Path of Hope Facebook)
Why do dog rescues like us need foster?
As a foster-based rescue, we don’t have a physical shelter, and rely on foster homes (Like You!) to provide temporary care and housing for the dogs and puppies, prior to their adoption
The dogs we rescue need to live in a safe environment until a suitable home is found.
Some puppies are too young to be adopted.
If we don’t have fosters, we can’t save lives. Dog rescues like us are in desperate need of foster homes, In fact it’s the number one bottleneck we have to saving more lives.
How can you say no to this adorable face? (Path of Hope Facebook)
What does it cost for me to foster a dog?
Fostering is Absolutely Free! As a dog foster parent, you’re not expected to pay for any necessary costs, like food, medical care, vaccinations, spay or neutering. The rescue will provide everything you need. And if we don’t have something, we will buy it for you.
The biggest cost of animal fostering is your time, and emotions. You’ll gain experience as a foster parent, and you’ll learn to say goodbye to the dog you spend weeks taking care of. It’s important to remember that you’re saving lives, and you’re rewarded with this incredible feeling, and many more snuggles.
To save a life, foster a puppy from us today! (Path of Hope Facebook)
How do I sign up to foster today?
You can Contact Us to apply to foster, and fill out a quick application. Once you’re approved, your dedicated Foster Case Manager will work with you to find the right foster dog or puppy for your home.
Fostering a dog doesn’t have to be a big commitment. While it can be challenging at times, the feeling of knowing you are helping save a life makes it all worth it.
Looking for dogs for adoption in Spokane, Washington? Check out our Adoption Page with Cute Puppies.
